Northumberland 250 Road Trip - The UK's TOP Emerging Destination!

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Join me on an unforgettable road trip through the stunning landscapes of Northumberland and the North East of England! This is becoming the UK's top emerging road trip destination thanks to the popularity of the Northumberland 250 🌍 From historic castles to rugged coastlines, this journey is packed with scenic beauty, cultural landmarks, and hidden gems. Whether you're looking for a weekend getaway or planning an extended adventure, Northumberland offers everything from picturesque villages to breathtaking national parks.
🔹 Stops on Our Route:
Alnwick Castle 🏰: Discover the iconic Harry Potter filming location.
Bamburgh Castle: Majestic fortress with panoramic views of the North Sea.
Holy Island (Lindisfarne): Visit the mystical tidal island known for its rich history.
Hadrian’s Wall: Walk along ancient Roman ruins.
Durham City: Explore its UNESCO World Heritage cathedral and charming riverside.
🔹 Why Northumberland?
Scenic drives along the Northumberland Coast 🏖️.
Hiking trails in Northumberland National Park 🌿.
Quaint villages like Hexham and Seahouses.
Wildlife spotting at Farne Islands 🐦.
Amazing photo opportunities at Sycamore Gap, featured in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.
🔹 Best Time to Visit:
Spring 🌸 for blooming landscapes.
Summer 🌞 for beach walks and coastal adventures.
Autumn 🍂 for colorful countryside views.
If you're a fan of road trips, nature, and historical exploration, this is a route you won’t want to miss! Watch the full video to get travel tips, itinerary ideas, and a detailed map of our route through one of England's most beautiful regions. 🌄
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[@robbieroams]

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[@OutandaboutwithAndy]

Arghhhh Robbie, us Northerners have been trying to keep all this secret and keep it for ourselves. 😂

[@robbieroams]

@@OutandaboutwithAndy I really don’t blame you it’s incredible!

[@markscouler2534]

Don't tell everyone FFS we don't want bloody southerners spoiling the place lol

[@georgedykes1033]

As a Northumbrian born and bred, and having just returned after 50 years away, its the best you tube, I have seen well done Robbie.

[@robbieroams]

Thanks George that’s very kind of you 🤝

[@n0rthernl1ght18]

I did this in 2021 by motorcycle and it was amazing. I frequent sections of it occasionally when riding on weekends with mates. I never take being born and living in the North for granted.

[@robbieroams]

Couldn't agree more!

[@toooldfortwowheels2048]

My home county is simply incredible, I've lived down in Yorkshire for ten years now, and every time a local says "This is gods own country" I challenge them every single time. Northumberland has so much to offer, so much more space, beautiful towns and villages and some of the best people on the planet.

[@beefy8269]

They may well be right Yorkshire may well be Gods country, but just the southern tip of it

[@robbieroams]

I agree 😆

[@JohnMclean-t7w]

I live just off the 250 route near Rothbury and although campervanners are as welcome as anyone we would just ask that you take all rubbish ( and that includes poo), home with you. Experience tells me that it's the very few that spoil it for the responsible majority.

[@robbieroams]

I agree completely 👍

[@Northumbrian-Today]

Nice content mate. Well done. Some of your drone shots were remarkable!

[@robbieroams]

Thank you that’s very kind ☺️👍

[@garyfinlay1830]

Great blog Robbie . As a Northumberland lad myself I thank you for your comments. And I know I speak for everyone from here that this is a special place a gem not only for the region but the all country.

[@robbieroams]

Absolutely, it’s a place I can’t wait to explore more of. Thanks for the comment ☺️

[@Moonshadows_Musings]

I have lived in the north east of England all my life, and couldn't imagine ever living anywhere else. There are so many amazing places to visit and I think this part of the country has largely been ignored, so we're pretty much a beautiful secret. I know more tourists will have consequences, good and bad, but if everyone treats our stunning homeland with respect folk can continue to enjoy it in the future. The people of the north east are friendly, helpful and welcoming, enjoy your stay if you're lucky enough to get up here!

[@AlexandraRodriguez-h6r]

Sshhh! Keep it secret and wild. We like not being liked by the south so we’re left alone!! Nooo! 😭 Ah, but it’s alright. Enough beauty and solitude to share for a visit. I must say, beautiful video with the shots you were able to get of this majestic land. I moved here from Florida in the US.

[@dawnriddell4752]

Delighted that Northumberland impressed you. I'm born and bred in the county and always enjoy seeing the place I call home through the eyes of a visitor. It reminds me how fabulous it is because sometimes it can be taken for granted. Thank you 😊

[@robbieroams]

It’s fantastic ☺️👍

[@Yorkies-Travel]

Thanks for the inspiration. I have shared your video with my hubby and he agreed it looks beautiful, so we are about to set off on this journey tomorrow for 3 weeks 👍😊

[@5teffi3]

thank you, very inspiring, so beautiful

[@raymondporter2094]

This was genuinely one of the best videos showing places to visit/see in Northumberland & County Durham. Northumberland in particular is the most underrated county in England with people rushing through on their way up to Scotland or rushing back down to England. It's well worth a stop-over or multiple stop-overs for the various (often glorious) castles and beaches and Cragside (in the moors) is worth a day itself with the quirky and absolutely historic house and the parklands around it (great for a picnic). Durham Cathedral is a World Heritage Site and Hadrian's Wall is superb - just a pity about the Sycamore tree! And in County Durham, Beamish Open Air Museum (County Durham) is worth a full day out for a view of life over the last 200 years and Kynren - near Bishop Auckland - was apparently voted as one of the Top Five Shows to See in the UK (late July to mid September), with crowds of 8,000 watching the open air evening shows (2,000 years of history depicted in an epic scale). Lots of other places & things to do....

[@robbieroams]

Thank you 🙏

[@micksparrow8214]

Excellent video. We really love Northumberland and after 3 visits in the last year we haven’t even touched it. You have given me some great ideas.

[@robbieroams]

Many thanks! It’s a wonderful part of the UK for sure 👍

[@Ownedbymydogs]

Great video as ever and if anyone is thinking of buying the guide book just do it. Only guide books I’ve ever bought and used, just brilliant especially if you’re in a camper etc. oh and that sausage roll question as blown my mind 😮

[@robbieroams]

Thank you that's really kind of you! The sausage roll dilemma certainly is a funny one 😀

[@carlyoung5035]

Great video and includes some of my favourite places on earth. We live in North Yorkshire these days but we still have the odd trip to Northumberland. Places like Holy Island and Bamburgh have an atmosphere to go with the history and architecture, and the beaches really are to die for. I still find it crazy that large areas of the North and North East aren't on travellers interaries - some days you can have a whole beach mostly to yourself.

[@robbieroams]

It’s madness that it’s relatively unheard of to a lot of people in the UK ☺️

[@louisesymonds9963]

Apologies just seen the book advert! Brilliant.

[@kkgoof123]

My neck of the woods!👍🏻😁

[@reallyaveragerob]

It's a beautiful neck of the woods!

[@robbieroams]

A beautiful neck of the woods!

[@DS-cf1zc]

I started doing this a few years back when it was first announced, and amazing journey - some amazing views and less visited places. Worth it. Grateful that its not being sign posted like the NC500, as that has been incredibly successful, and at the same time brassed off a whole chunk of the population.

[@robbieroams]

Couldn't agree more!

[@mebrown101]

Thanks for this Robbie. Did an Northumberland coastal trip as part of an NC 1200 run a couple of years back. Well worth returning so will add the new book to my set. Currently on a Cornwall trip using your book!

[@robbieroams]

Nice one! Thank you so much - I absolutely love Cornwall 🙏

[@lornastephenson4213]

Brilliant video. We love Seahouses although it's usually really busy. Got the book ordered see what other places we can go with the dog

[@robbieroams]

Thanks, I hope you enjoy it! ☺️

[@stevenweaver9753]

Thank you Robbie. Thank you again for giving me ideas for places to visit.

[@robbieroams]

You’re very welcome ☺️

[@steviem8466]

Robbie. your video came up on my feed by pure chance, but I had heard of your other books by seeing them on Instagram. Your video is a great way to introduce them. It's a shame that were not able to go into some of the places you talked about and film them for the video. Your book itself reminds me of the old Rough guides, that were equally as informative. Hoping to do this Roeadtrip with my wife, next year (your book in hand of course). So much to see in our country that we overlook by wasting two weeks on a Beach in the Med.

[@robbieroams]

Thank you so much, I can’t agree more regarding the two weeks by the beach!

[@leewoodhouse238]

Lovely video, thank you... I'm from Durham and after living in many places I'm back. But I use to live in Chatton close to Wooler and enjoyed walking my dogs on Bamburgh... Come back soon...

[@robbieroams]

Thanks for sharing! I’m hoping to return next year ☺️👍

[@saadiathomson6881]

What a beautiful part of the country. Who knew?? Will be adding this book to my collection. Not long back from Anglesey using your book as a guide. Keep them coming!

[@robbieroams]

Thank you, it's now one of my favourite parts of the country!

[@karenpratt8665]

Loved the video books dorder for my first trip in a camervan

[@robbieroams]

Thanks best of luck with your trip ☺️

[@yvonnepattenden9232]

This will definitely be my next trip! Thanks for the work you’ve put in to show this. I’ve used your book guides a couple of times for the NC 500 and the southwest. They really do make it fuss free! Cheers Robbie

[@robbieroams]

Thanks so much, I hope you have a great trip!

[@RalphJefferis]

Great video, hopefully it doesn't get to busy.

[@graham_ozzy]

Great video again Robbie well done, thanks for all your hard work going in to your videos and books Another purchase coming up I think 😊 All the the best ozzy

[@robbieroams]

Awesome, thank you!

[@stuartauld3193]

Sshhh man. It's grim up North.

[@robbieroams]

I like what you did there 😂👍

[@philgray1023]

I don't know about that we spent some memorable times there on our visit this year. Watching the funny antics of the rats in the Tesco car park at Wallsend. Watching some adults showing their children the fun of removing large pieces of a sandstone wall at Seaton Deleval and throwing them into the entrance of the sluice. Just for the splash I suppose, and the joy of the fishing fleet. Parking for lunch in view of the Tyne river next to the burnt out stolen cars again with a selection of rubbish dumped for the rat circus. The pay and display parks are memorable too as are the "fines" for the Tyne Tunnel caused by a failure of their payment app. But the daffodils were epic.

[@stevebradley704]

Northumberland born and bred.

[@robbieroams]

🤝

[@stephenkane5127]

Just ordered your new book Robbie,re the delights of my home county Northumberland,my son and his family have just moved up to Durham from that appalling place called London 😂so I’ll enjoy using it to take them on days out ,as you’ve found out you can always bank on wonderful places and friendly people up here,just the weather can be a bit of a lottery.Keep up the good work and I look forward in using your book to enrich my families lives 👍

[@robbieroams]

Thanks Stephen! I have to say I do envy anyone that lives up there, it’s definitely a place that has a bit of everything 👌 All the best with your future trips 😊

[@TheMarcwallace]

Great video Robbie. We really enjoyed your video as people who live there. We’ve done your NC500 and this was just as good. You’ve covered some great sites and sorry you had some rough weather. Worth another trip back up when it’s sunnier. Alnwick gardens is also worth a visit.

[@reallyaveragerob]

Thanks Marc, it's a fantastic part of the country, I can't wait to get back up there!

[@robbieroams]

Thanks Marc, it's such a great part of the country I can't wait to return!

[@gemmad8868]

Thanks so much for this. I've ordered your guide too. ❤ Headed there in my camper next spring

[@robbieroams]

Wonderful, have a great trip ☺️

[@yahyaoui-sz5ee]

Fab thankyou I'm getting my van next spring and I've noticed all your itinery as my ancestors were all from Durham area Spennymoor mostly and consett you've made it very easy for me to travel there now and search out these places ❤

[@robbieroams]

Wonderful best of luck with the van ☺️

[@yahyaoui-sz5ee]

@@robbieroams arrr thankyou

[@Thegeordiemonkey]

Durham cathedral was also in the movie Thor and other films.

[@robbieroams]

Ah that's really cool!

[@cannyscott]

Was it? Brilliant thanks! I never knew. Could you tell me what other films its in and where in the Thor films its in? Cheers!

[@louisesymonds9963]

Hi Robbie, you’ve come up on my feed today and I thank you so much for this video. Finding you is so timely as I’m off exploring in my van next year and really don’t know where to start. I had Northumberland, NC500, Lake District in mind and I see you’ve covered them all. I love the no nonsense approach and it’s choc full of information. Did you mention you have a book too? Thank you and enjoy your travels with your lovely dog.

[@robbieroams]

Thank you and welcome to the channel! We do have guide books for all of the aforementioned places ☺️ All written in the same ‘no fuss style’ ☺️ To be honest, I don’t think you can go wrong with any of them locations! Best of luck with wherever you decide to go to first 🌍

[@louisesymonds9963]

Thank you. Just subscribed and will enjoy catching up on all of your videos. I couldn’t see a Peak District adventure, I thought that may be a good start, being down the road from you in Shropshire. Safe travels.

[@marks3678]

Ssssshhhhhh don't tell everyone. Best beaches in the UK.

[@robbieroams]

You’re not wrong 🥳

[@granddadmark7639]

Absolutely stunning scenery and great advice 👍 did you know ITVs Vera played by Brenda Blethyn has amazing photograph of the area 👍

[@robbieroams]

I will check it out! Thank you 🙏

[@Showboat69]

Shit guys he’s telling our secrets…

[@richwatson5665]

Brilliant video of Northumberland and the north east and you have done an exceptional job in this video, I guess weeks of editing took place considering what you fitted in but thought you give each location a great chance. I’m biased clearly but Northumberland does have it all and I mean nearly but sometimes the weather isn’t great, despite that if you come and explore you will discover something truly special and a place which may just steal your heart.

[@robbieroams]

Thank you very much! It’s a truly wonderful part of the UK ☺️

[@richwatson5665]

@@robbieroams glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@gazm4751]

Great video, but you missed a few of the absolute gems of Northumberland ! and you were so close . At Cragside you were right next to Simonside Hills , probably the best hike and view point in Northumberland, When at Alnwick you wee almost on top of Alnmouth the most gorgeous town and beech. You also missed Hexham and the Tyne valley and lots of others .

[@robbieroams]

Next time! The weather slightly altered my original itinerary but I’m hoping to return next year ☺️

[@joychaplin4110]

Yes the coastal route up to Scotland you should not miss. Beautiful.

[@robbieroams]

It really is!

[@stevewaterworth8231]

Robbie get some waterproof socks boots always leak. Great video as always, I’ll be ordering the book.

[@robbieroams]

That’s a great suggestion 👍

[@Campervanlifeforever]

Awesome video Robbie as usual , we've just done Northumberland in the camper our last day was Durham , We went in the Cathedral and thought it was the Castle 😂 then it clicked

[@robbieroams]

Thank you, yeah it's kinda confusing haha

[@daverutherford6401]

Probably the best KZbin video i have seen of my home area :) i guess as a Geordie we take all we have up here for granted and it takes the likes of these videos to showcase our part of the world, you crammed a lot in to this video but still missed an awful lot lol, did you venture onto st Marys island ? the rocks are usually home to a colony of Seals although with the lighthouse being worked on not sure if they would still hang around, it's a shame you never got that boat trip to the Farne islands, i think you would be well impressed with what i think is the largest Puffin colony in the UK and lastly, just aswell Bamburgh castle was closed as although dogs are welcome a lot of the indoor attractions do not allow dogs (such as the house etc). Loved this Robbie.

[@robbieroams]

Thanks Dave! I’m hoping to return next year to tick off a few places I couldn’t do on this trip ☺️

[@stevenbilclough2563]

Went to Warkworth but missed Alnmouth...so close but no cigar.

[@stuartkyle6195]

Excellent

[@robbieroams]

Thank you so much 😀

[@AngelaPerkins-i3w]

I moved to the North East May this year from Canada and its amazing, I cant wait to visit all these awesome places. Do you travel with your dog all the time as I also have a dog that's is always beside me.

[@TonyL2567]

Great video 👍

[@robbieroams]

Glad you enjoyed it ☺️

[@sharonmayer7572]

Another stunning area to visit 😊 I shall need to make space for a bigger library 📚

[@robbieroams]

It really is haha thank you Sharon ☺️

[@driving_all_over]

Ah nice one mate, got family living up there so I’ve done the coast many a time but I’m yet to do the moors bit

[@robbieroams]

Equally as stunning, I really enjoyed my time there and I can’t wait to return!

[@Stripey-ftm]

the park and rides for durham are excellent and cheaper than intown parking

[@robbieroams]

Excellent tip thank you 👍

[@susanjustlooking4664]

Brilliant but it means our secret’s out 😊 now everyone will know what a fantastic place we live in , I’m. County Durham born and bred 😊

[@robbieroams]

It’s a fantastic part of the country ☺️🙏

[@Scottducasse]

Another mint video, beautifully shot in my hometown Durham, nice to see your real you making an appearance ‘sausage roll 😂’ ’cheers Hadrians wall ‘*shakes head in embarrassment 😂😂😂 I look at you now as the main /best guide book author, loving your work mate 👍🏼 (Ps your Geordie accent was shite 😂)

[@robbieroams]

Haha thanks mate - you’re very lucky to live up there it’s absolutely beautiful 👍👍

[@Marco65730]

Best part of the country, or certainly England, for a variety of reasons…

[@Showboat69]

Love u bud x

[@joannebarrett1837]

Absolutely fantastic! Northumberland is next on our list! So thrilled to hear you have written one of your excellent guides. Thanks Robbie!

[@robbieroams]

Thanks so much - I hope you have a wonderful time it’s brilliant up there ☺️

[@mhz771]

Just to note Tyne & Wear does not exist as a county….

[@alisonsmith4801]

Erm yes it is... I live in the County of Tyne and Wear... think the people who live in the 5 borough's all have Tyne and Wear in their Postal Address.

[@davidmiller8405]

The council was scrapped in the 80s but the County still exists

[@rossmagpie]

..surely this is a Northumbria road trip not Northumberland? e.g. Durham, Barnard Castle and High Force are in County Durham

[@jackyjackanovski]

The women eating the sausage roll was ar monica

[@shirleyburnham2782]

😘

[@deantaylor1944]

when was barnard castle in Northumberland ? lol - great place though

[@philgray1023]

The first 8 minutes has nothing to do with Northumberland. Almost like, the top 10 things to do in Northumberland. 1. Leave and go to Wales. 2. Go to Scotland. 3. Go to County Durham.

[@sportalepies]

Hear the area is quite anti-camper with no overnight parking?

[@robbieroams]

@@sportalepies I didn’t find it any more ‘anti-camper’ than the majority of the UK, the fact Northumberland Council has three main overnight camping car park areas for campers / moho’s is certainly encouraging 👍 There’s a great mix of free off-grid park ups and excellent campsites 👍

[@paulstones1451]

The north east is England's best kept secret or was 😆

[@robbieroams]

It still is 🤫

[@andyxox4168]

BARNARD CASTLE … are you going to get your eyes checked 😂😂😂

[@robbieroams]

😂😂😂

[@NOJAWJIMMY]

Anyone that eats a sausage roll sideways deserves to be on some sort of government watchlist. Absolute wrongun.

[@robbieroams]

Have you tried it? 😂

[@enjoylife3067]

Blyth with no E at the end mate

[@robbieroams]

Apologies, a typo on my behalf, good spot there! :)

[@macinthewild8116]

It’s Northumberland not norfumberland. But thanks for visiting

[@robbieroams]

Apologies 😳

[@SkipBroon]

Best place in Britain but keep it quiet 😅

[@robbieroams]

Bold claim 😍

[@gemmad8868]

Music is annoying though 😅

[@dv8images]

Please don't turn our lovely county into the next NC500 and ruin it with 'influencers'

[@robbieroams]

I don't think it will ever be a place ruined by Influencers!

[@robbieroams]

Should Sausage Rolls be eaten horizontally or vertically? 🤣

[@paulineneil3476]

Vertically. And they have to be from Greggs!

[@rangeymike]

Durham is in County Durham not Northumberland. What are you on about? Crap stopped watching.

[@robbieroams]

At what point did I say it was in Northumberland? Even the location title on each POI says otherwise 👍

[@jackyjackanovski]

Give him a break your splitting hairs

[@TonyL2567]

😂😂 how precious are you?

[@philgray1023]

​@@robbieroamsSo Northumberland 250 means?

[@Showboat69]

And “urggghhh” stop saying muth! It’s not not portsmuth Or plymuth! It’s TyneMOUTH

[@Showboat69]

Cheviot as in cheese not chev! So cheeviott, not Cheviot

[@chrisfoster8814]

Great vid fortunate enough to call it home.🖤🤍👏👏👏

[@robbieroams]

You got that right!