Your challenge will begin at Doxford Farm just north of the historic town of Alnwick.
After settling into your tents, you will then get to meet all the challenge leaders and support team at the all-important welcome and safety briefing. This will be where your leaders explain everything you need to know about the next few days ahead, including what to take with you on the trek each day. It will also be your opportunity to ask any questions and get to know the team. It will then be early to bed, excited about the adventure ahead.
Accommodation: Camping. Meals: Dinner
After a hearty breakfast it will be time to put on our hiking boots and hit the trail! This is no easy introduction as our trek begins right from the stunning Bamburgh castle. The route heads south, through the coastal fishing village of Seahouses. From here we continue following the coast before reaching remote Dunstanburgh castle, perched out on the headland. From the castle the finishing point for the day is almost insight as we head into the village of Craster and the chance to rest of tired feet. From here we head back to the campsite to recharge our batteries with a dinner and a good night’s sleep.
Accommodation: Camping. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today's trek sees us heading to the hills as we challenge ourselves to reach the summit of Northumberland’s highest point, The Cheviot. Although this may be our shortest day the ascent is unrelenting as we climb to the summit where, hopefully, views to as far away as the Lake District and Edinburgh await us. The terrain today in the most challenging of the whole week with the footpath prone to being especially wet and muddy in places.
Accommodation: Camping. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today’s trek is a looped walk that starts and finishes in the traditional market town of Rothbury. Surrounded by rolling hills, Rothbury is at the heart of the Northumberland National park and with the river Coquet running through the town centre it is a great start and finish point for our days walk through the surrounding countryside. At the end of the day, if time allows, there will be the opportunity to explore the town before returning to the campsite.
Accommodation: Camping. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we have our longest bus transfer of the week as we make our way south to Hadrian’s Wall. It will be an early start to reach the beginning of today’s trekking route but it will be well worth the tired eyes as our route takes us along the most stunning, and challenging, section of this unique roman monument. You will trek passed roman forts and the iconic ‘sycamore gap’ as we head east along the wall negotiating the surprisingly undulating terrain. Today is likely the toughest day of the challenge but the rewards will be well worth the extra effort.
Accommodation: Camping. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Our final day of trekking will see us heading north to the Scottish border town of Berwick-upon-tweed. This impressively fortified town is magnificently situated on the coast and is a great starting point to our trek today. Heading south from the town the route follows the Northumberland coastal path passing remote beaches and dunes with our finishing destination rising from the sea ahead of us, Holy island. This spectacular island has been visited by pilgrims and Vikings for centuries, and now is visited by the famous Coppatrek! With Gi trekkers!
Upon returning to our campsite, we will be able to celebrate with the whole team as we contemplate what we have achieved together.
*Please note: Holy island can only be visited at set times as it requires us to cross the causeway at low tide. Depending on timings it may not be possible to cross to the island. To view the tide times for crossing to the island please click here.
Accommodation: Camping. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Celebration Dinner
After a final breakfast we will say goodbye to everyone having formed new friendships that are sure to last a lifetime whilst raising vital funds for CoppaFeel!’s life saving work.
BELIEVE >> ACHIEVE >> INSPIRE
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