I know, I know, we’ve already visited Newcastle. But this time, we’re gonna see the place in a totally different way… and along a totally different route.
As I keep saying for every coastal ride on this list, I recommend always sticking to the coast as tightly as you can:
Drive from Glasgow to Edinburgh along the route I’ve already recommended. From here, follow the coast until you reach Berwick (the English border town). Between Edinburgh and Berwick, you should stop at both North Berwick and Eyemouth (and prepare to stop endless times between St Abbs and Eyemouth, one of my favorite coastal stretches in Scotland).
It’s then time to drive from Berwick to Newcastle, along the unnecessarily-lengthily-named Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Along the way, you’ll pass great beaches, massive castles, and some of my favorite coastal settlements on the planet. This part of the region is most famous for its cycle route, the Coast and Castles cycling route, but it’s equally excellent as a road trip.
Must-visit stop-offs on this part of your trip include Craster, Bamburgh Castle (the most impressive castle in the area), Alnmouth (my favorite seaside town in Northumberland), Warkworth Castle, Creswell, Whitley Bay, and Tynemouth.
What to Do in Newcastle: Wander around the city center, head to the Ouseburn area for food and drinks, and go watch a football match at St. James Park. And if you have time, hike in the nearby Cheviots (both Cheviot and Hedgehope are excellent ascents), and explore the hikes and history of Hadrian’s Wall.
🏠 Where to Stay in Newcastle: As I said earlier in this guide, Newcastle’s best budget option is the super-modern YHA Newcastle… while the city’s best all-round hotel is Motel One Newcastle.
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