The Northumberland coastline stretches from the outskirts of Newcastle up to the Scottish border at Berwick-upon-Tweed
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Northumberland Coast Path & its continuation northwards into Scotl&, the Berwickshire Coastal Path, a combined a 148km / 92 mile route from Cresswell to Berwick-upon-Tweed & further along the North Sea coast to Cockburnspath, presented at 1:40, 000 on a GPS compatible, light, waterproof & tear-resistant map from Harvey Map Services. The route is shown on seven panels. Maps in the Harvey’s series covering Great Britain’s national trails & other long-distance footpaths are printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant synthetic paper & cover the routes at 1:40, 000 or 1:60, 000. Topography is shown by contours at 15m intervals, with additional spot heights plus colouring and/or graphics to provide a very detailed picture of the terrain (boulder fields, scree, crags, etc) & vegetation / land use (pastures, moorl&, woodlands, etc). In Scotland peaks & hills classified as Munros, Corbetts & Donalds are marked. The overprint for the long-distance trail shows sections on local or main roads (highlighting danger points), on tracks, & on footpaths, indicating intermittent or not visible paths. The maps also show other right of way paths, including permissive paths & bridleways. Symbols indicate various facilities & accommodation options (including campsites & youth hostels), pubs & refreshments, food shops, banks, information points, etc, both along the route itself & in the nearby locations. All maps are GPS compatible, with the British National Grid overprinted on each panel. The maps also include useful contact details & general advice. To see other titles in this series please click on the series link. ...

The Northumberland coastline stretches from the outskirts of Newcastle up to the Scottish border at Berwick-upon-Tweed
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The product contains 1:25, 000 (OS Explorer) digital map data & aerial photography of the region, which can be zoomed & scrolled. It is seamless, continuous map data, loaded in the background, which can be worked with in feet, meters, miles or kilometers. OS Grid or Latitude/ Longitude can be used for co-ordinates. Waypoints, paths & personal routes can all be added & printed, with hill profiles to view height changes on paths. Supports Garmin & Magellan GPS for exchange of routes, waypoints etc.

Includes:: complete GB Overview Map & Road Atlas at 1:250, 000 scale, with route planning tools & a Gazetteer of locations. Minimum system requirement: Windows 2000/XP, 256 Mb RAM memory. Recommended: XP, 1.5 G Hz processor, 1GB RAM memory. Virtual Landscape requires Direct X 9 compatible video card.

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The Official Cycle Touring Map of Northumberland at 1:150, 000, including the adjoining areas of Cumbria & County Durham, showing the routes of the National Cycle Network & other cycle trails including the Grand Tour Cycle Tour of Northumberl&, with enlargement for the Tyneside & the county’s market towns. National Cycle Network routes are shown in different colours & with their official numbers. Graphics indicate on-road or traffic-free sections, as well as dangerous stretches or points. Also highlighted is the course of the 377kms/234 miles Gran Cycle Tour of Northumberland which incorporates sections of various other well known cycle trails (Hadrian’s Wall, C2C, etc) & the Sandston Way between Berwick-on-Tweed & Hexam, with a special icon showing which routes are part of the trans-Europe North Sea Cycle Route. A wide range of symbols shows locations of campsites & caravan parks, youth hostels, bike shops/repairs, visitors centres, historical sites, etc. Topography is indicates by altitude colouring in broad bands of 200m, with additional colouring and/or graphics to show the Northumberland National Park, North Pennine AONB, & forests. The map has 10km grid lines but does not indicate the coordinates of the British National Grid & is not indexed. Enlargements show in greater detail the Tyneside (with a further enlargement for central Newcastle) plus Berwick-upon-Tweed, Bekford, Rothbury, Wooler, Hexam, Alnwick, Haltwhislte, Morpeth & Bellingham. ...

Northumberland in the Slow Travel series from Bradt Guides is a comprehensive guide to the far north of Engl&. It encourages visitors to slow down & explore the green lanes, footpaths, rivers & cycle trails that link Northumberland`s ` Castle Coast` with the heather-topped hills, Roman fortresses & villages of the interior. A guide to Newcastle is found in the chapter on Tyne & Wear. Local knowledge of historic towns, heritage sites, wildlife-watching spots & countryside walks, & words & tips from local heritage experts make this an authoritative guide
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From the time of Edward I until the union of England & Scotl&, the northern border of Northumberland was in a constant state of warfare. As a result, there are more castles, bastles & pele towers in Northumberland than in any other county. This is a lively photographic survey of seventy-five strongholds, ranging from the impressive castles at Bamburgh, Alnwick & Dunstanburgh to battlemented country houses & remote fortified farmsteads. The text explains their importance & architecture, & tells their dramatic & bloody stories. ...

Alan Hall’s Cicerone guide to Walking in Northumberland is an extensive survey of some of the best walking opportunities in one of England’s most northerly counties. A collection of 36 walks guides those exploring the area through a diverse landscape ranging from wild walks, craggy ascents & forest treks to gentle riverside strolls. Endless miles of sandy bays, rippling dunes & rocky points resonate with the region’s rich history as the walks lead you through one of the cradles of northern Christianity & past silhouetted coastal castles. The guide is organized into four sections
- the Cheviot Hills, Crags & Dales, Northumbrian Shores & Long Distance walks
- each providing a revealing insight into some of the county’s most beautiful landscapes, both inland & on the coast of the North Sea. An extensive introduction provides information on the county, climate & weather patterns, flora & fauna & a history timer chart giving a snapshot of Northumberland through the ages. Detailed route descriptions are accompanied by Ordnance Survey extracts mapping the route ahead as well as colour photographs illustrating some of the highlights of the region.

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Northumberland is England`s most northern county, a magical place filled with ancient castles, golden sand beaches, rolling hills, rugged moorland & friendly little Northumberland towns & villages. This much-awaited addition to the award-nominated series of easy walking guides is an affordable & practical guide to 40 of the best family walks in the region. ...

Northumbria & Coast in the AA Leisure Guide series; exploring the walking, cycling & car touring opportunities in a range of British destinations. The guides also provide details of outdoor activities, local events & festivals, shopping, the best pubs & tea-rooms & the must-see attractions in each region. Each title in the series allows readers to find individual sections easily & is designed for practical use on the road. An illustrated Essential Sights introductory section lists some of the region ...