Itineraries

There are lots of different ways you can approach your time on the Great North Walk. You can enjoy it is as as a series of day walks, a weekend hike or an Inn-to-Inn walk. The following suggests some possible itineraries but feel free to mix and match them. Always be prepared to change your plans to suit the weather or needs of your groups when on the track.

If you prefer luxury and would rather sleep in a bed each night check out the inn-to-inn options.

Everyone walks at different speeds. The walking times have been calculated in a consistent way and assume that you are fairly fit and carrying a pack. The times give a sense of actual time spent walking, it does not include rest time. Always allow extra time to rest.