UK Coastal Route – Stage 2 – Northumberland Coast & Scottish Borders

Stage 02

Eshott Airfield (EGFL) to Charterhall Airfield (EGFQ)

Northumberland Coast to the Scottish Borders

Distance
47.7 NM
Est. Time (ETE)
00h 35m
Target Alt
1,500–2,000 ft
Touch & Gos
1 Airfield

This scenic VFR leg tracks north along the dramatic Northumberland coastline before swinging inland along the Anglo-Scottish border.
Enjoy striking coastal views over iconic landmarks like Lindisfarne (fog on the tyne?) and Bamburgh Castle – once the ancient capital of the Kingdom of Northumbria – it’s also famous as the real-life Bebbanburg from The Last Kingdom series.
Route past the Cheviot Hills towards the final point in the route, a former WWII RAF station notorious among wartime trainees for its hazardous, misty weather. It earned the grim nickname “Slaughterhall” and is where The Last Enemy author and Spitfire ace Richard Hillary tragically lost his life during a night-training flight in 1943.

Route Map & Radio Navaids Visual

NEW VOR/DME (114.25): Outbound reference along Northumberland coastline (R-356)
TLA VOR/DME (113.80): Cross-border tracking to Milfield & Charterhall (R-110)
ESHOTT SAFETYCOM (122.855): Local CTA departure & airfield traffic coordination

Navigation & Waypoint Breakdown

Ident Type Track (°M) Nav Aid / Radial Alt Leg Total ETE Landmarks & Notes
EGFL Departure — NEW 114.25 R-360 197 ft 0.0 NM 0.0 NM 00:00 Takeoff Eshott; track north towards the coastline.
BAMBURGH Coastal VRP 350° NEW 114.25 R-356 2,000 ft 19.8 NM 19.8 NM 00:10 Pass directly over iconic Bamburgh Castle on the basalt crags.
HOLYISLE Scenic VRP 335° TLA 113.80 R-110 2,000 ft 5.2 NM 25.0 NM 00:13 Circle Holy Island / Lindisfarne Castle; track southwest inland.
EGMC Touch & Go 255° TLA 113.80 R-118 Circuit 10.4 NM 35.4 NM 00:22 Milfield Airfield (Grass); touch & go near the Cheviot foothills.
EGFQ Arrival 310° TLA 113.80 R-105 380 ft 12.3 NM 47.7 NM 00:35 Cross Anglo-Scottish border into Berwickshire for full stop.

Stage Highlights & Scenic Landmarks

Coastal VRP

Bamburgh Castle

Imposing 11th-century fortress standing high on a volcanic dolerite outcrop above miles of sandy beaches. One of Northern Britain’s most spectacular coastal air sights.

Scenic Landmark

Holy Island / Lindisfarne

Historic tidal island famous for Lindisfarne Priory and Castle. Watch for the submerged causeway winding across the flats depending on the state of the tide.

Touch & Go #1

Milfield Airfield (EGMC)

Former WWII airfield now active with soaring and light aircraft. Nestled in the Glendale valley directly east of the formidable Cheviot Hills.

Destination Arrival

Charterhall Airfield (EGFQ)

A classic wartime RAF station in the Scottish Borders country. Features long, spacious runways set against rolling farmland in the Merse of Berwickshire.

Radio Navigation Frequencies

  • Talla VOR/DME (TLA): 113.80 MHz
  • Newcastle VOR/DME (NEW): 114.25 MHz
  • Eshott SafetyCom: 122.855 MHz
  • Scottish Information: 119.875 MHz

Local Cautions & Procedures

  • High Ground & Turbulence: Watch for lee waves and severe downdrafts when flying near the Cheviot Hills west of Milfield.
  • Glider Activity: Milfield (EGMC) is a busy winch-launching glider center. Keep sharp lookout and maintain radio contact.
  • Charterhall Join: Uncontrolled airfield; give way to active circuit traffic and announce intentions on SafetyCom.

Download MSFS Flight Plan (.PLN)

Copy the XML snippet below and save it as UK_Coastal_Stage_02.pln to load directly into Microsoft Flight Simulator:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<SimBase.Document>
    <FlightPlan.FlightPlan>
        <Title>EGFL to EGFQ Stage 2 UK Coastal Circumnavigation</Title>
        <FPType>VFR</FPType>
        <RouteType>Direct</RouteType>
        <CruisingAlt>2000</CruisingAlt>
        <DepartureID>EGFL</DepartureID>
        <DepartureLLA>N55° 16' 42.06",W1° 43' 13.76",+000196.50</DepartureLLA>
        <DestinationID>EGFQ</DestinationID>
        <DestinationLLA>N55° 42' 18.00",W2° 21' 40.00",+000380.00</DestinationLLA>
        <ATCWaypoint id="EGFL">
            <ATCWaypointType>Airport</ATCWaypointType>
            <WorldPosition>N55° 16' 42.06",W1° 43' 13.76",+000196.50</WorldPosition>
            <ICAO><ICAORegion>EG</ICAORegion><ICAOIdent>EGFL</ICAOIdent></ICAO>
        </ATCWaypoint>
        <ATCWaypoint id="BAMBURGH">
            <ATCWaypointType>User</ATCWaypointType>
            <WorldPosition>N55° 36' 32.00",W1° 42' 35.00",+002000.00</WorldPosition>
        </ATCWaypoint>
        <ATCWaypoint id="HOLYISLE">
            <ATCWaypointType>User</ATCWaypointType>
            <WorldPosition>N55° 40' 44.00",W1° 48' 00.00",+002000.00</WorldPosition>
        </ATCWaypoint>
        <ATCWaypoint id="EGMC">
            <ATCWaypointType>Airport</ATCWaypointType>
            <WorldPosition>N55° 35' 22.00",W2° 3' 40.00",+000266.00</WorldPosition>
            <ICAO><ICAORegion>EG</ICAORegion><ICAOIdent>EGMC</ICAOIdent></ICAO>
        </ATCWaypoint>
        <ATCWaypoint id="EGFQ">
            <ATCWaypointType>Airport</ATCWaypointType>
            <WorldPosition>N55° 42' 18.00",W2° 21' 40.00",+000380.00</WorldPosition>
            <ICAO><ICAORegion>EG</ICAORegion><ICAOIdent>EGFQ</ICAOIdent></ICAO>
        </ATCWaypoint>
    </FlightPlan.FlightPlan>
</SimBase.Document>
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