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Named discs/flying bird logoSt Oswald's Way

Northumberland

154 km / 96 miles
Linking between St Cuthbert's Way at the Holy Island and the Hadrian's Wall Path at Heavenfield this route recalls the life and importance of King Oswald/Saint Oswald who ruled and travelled this countryside in the 7th century and who played a major part in bringing Christianity to the United Kingdom.


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Details:

Waymark: Named discs/flying bird logo
Path Type: Paths Marked on OS mapping
Waymark: Named discs/flying bird logo
Attributes: Paths marked on OS mapping
Average Gradients
Coastal
Heritage
Pilgrimage
Religious
Start: NU127416 - Holy Island, Northumberland View on StreetMap
Finish: NY937695 - Heavenfield, Northumberland View on StreetMap
Open Date: 2007
Web Sites: St Oswald's Way Northumberland CC - Holy Island Tide Tables Independent Hostels UK - St Oswalds Way

Maps:

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Bunk House
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Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2016.
© OpenStreetMap contributors under Open Database Licence.
Rights of way data from selected Local Authorities.
Large scale digital mapping is provided by John Thorn.
At high zoom levels the route is indicative only.
Purchase Ordnance Survey Maps (path is named on OS maps):
OS Landranger 75, 81, 87
OS Landranger Active 75, 81, 87
OS Explorer 42, 43, 316, 325, 332, 340
OS Explorer Active 42, 43, 316, 325, 332, 340
Other Paper Maps:
Map (Other)
St Oswald's Way Map for Walkers (St Oswald's Way Management Group - 2006)
Harvey National Trail map
St Oswald's Way (Harvey Maps - 2023)

Walking Support Providers:

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Baggage Handling (CarryLite)
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Self-Guided Walking Holidays (Contours Holidays)
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Self-Guided Walking Holidays (Absolute Escapes Ltd)
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Walking, Hiking and Cycling Holidays (Brigantes Accommodation & Baggage Courier Service)
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Baggage Handling and Self Guided Walks (Celtic Trails Walking Holidays)
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Walking, Hiking and Cycling Holidays (Let's Go Walking! Ltd)
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Walking, Hiking and Cycling Holidays (Mickledore Travel Ltd)
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Guided Walking Holidays (Navigate Northumberland)
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Baggage Handling and Self-Guided Walks (Great British Walks Limited)

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Accommodation within 5 km of this Path:

 
 
From
Path
Along
Path
Bunk House
< 1 km
20 km
Bunk House
< 1 km
36 km
Hostel Accommodation
< 1 km
36 km
Hostel Accommodation
< 1 km
36 km
Bunk House
5 km
44 km
Group Accommodation
2 km
112 km

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St Oswald's Way GPX Exchange Format Route File
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Route Profile:

154.0 km (95.7 miles)
2,124 m (6,969 ft) ascent
305 m (1,001 ft)  maximum height

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