Hexham Self-Drive Travel Itinerary Guide

Explore Northumberland your way with this guidebook that illustrates a scenic 189-mile (303 km) point-to-point trip through one of England’s most awe-inspiring regions.
Designed for flexibility, the guide is organised into two 2 parts—Northumberland National Park and Northumberland Coast—so you only visit the places you choose.
WHAT TO EXPECT
• This online plan is ready to browse and get inspired – use at home or on your phone on the go.
• An overarching plan to shape your multi-destination holiday, with sample itineraries, for your timeframe from 3 to 14 days.
• Inspire your trip, with places to go, where to stay, plus directions/parking etc.
• Note: the guide itself is not customisable. However, each route includes our own pre-populated Google Maps with pins, plus customisable directions by section on Google Maps.
**Get started today with instant access (choose nearest date as with 1 year access, there’s no need to wait until your travel date). Use on smartphone, tablet, or desktop

Meeting Point

Hexham

Hexham NE46, UK

We do not meet you! As you are creating your own self-drive trip, and not meeting a tour guide, you can choose where you start and end! Start/finish at any of the 20 places listed within the suggested routes

What's included:

• Suggested point-to-point plan
• Sample itineraries to illustrate what’s possible
• 1 account licence = 12 months access
• Access via website – not an app so nothing to download

Not included:

• Food and drink
• Travel and associated costs
• Transport
• Live guide

What to expect:

Leazes Park House

While you could search for places to go on your own, this guide offers curated context and ready-made itineraries along a recommended journey—so you don’t have to second-guess or piece everything together yourself.
• Hexham – Explore this historic market town with its impressive abbey, cobbled streets, and easy access to Hadrian’s Wall
• Hadrian’s Wall – Walk in the footsteps of Roman soldiers at sites like Housesteads and Vindolanda, with museums, forts, and panoramic trails
• Northumberland National Park – Escape to wide open landscapes in Simonside Hills and Kielder Forest, ideal for walking, cycling, and wildlife
• Alnwick & Warkworth Castles – Plan visits to two of Northumberland’s most iconic fortresses, with film-famous settings and centuries of history
• Bamburgh, Craster & Amble – Discover coastal villages with dramatic views, seafood, and stories of saints, smugglers, and shipwrecks
• Lindisfarne (Holy Island) – Cross the tidal causeway to explore ancient ruins, sacred heritage, and serene island landscapes
• Scenic drives & stargazing – Follow winding roads through countryside and coast, with dark-sky experiences at Kielder Observatory