Tourist Attractions
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Explore the Roman Hadrian's Wall Enjoy Northumberland's stunning castles, unspoilt countryside and coastline. Day trips to Durham, Newcastle, Edinburgh and the Lake District |
Places to Visit
Nearby
Towns - Haydon
Bridge, Hexham
market town near Corbridge,
Haltwhistle.- Hadrian's Wall - Walk the new Hadrian's Wall National Trail. See Vindolanda, Housesteads and Chesters Roman sites.
- Historic Castles - Alnwick Castle, Lindisfarne Castle, Bamburgh Castle, Chillingham Castle in Border Reivers country.
- Beautiful Coastline - Large unspoilt stretches of white sands in a region of strong Christian Heritage where you can visit Holy Island and the Farne Islands nature reseve.
Northumberland
National Park - A nature reserve stretching from Hadrian's
Wall to the Cheviot Hills with superb walking scenery, a variety of
wildlife and many historic sites.- Kielder Water - The largest man-made lake in Europe, with red squirrels, deer, rare birds and a haven for fishing, boating, riding and watersports.
- Day Trips - Durham City and Cathedral, Newcastle and Gateshead Metro Centre, Carlisle, Scottish Borders and Edinburgh
Visit Northumberland • Acivities in Northumberland
Activities
Fishing
- We arrange private fishing by arrangement and there are a wealth
of beautiful Northumbrian
rivers available.- Walking - Walk the new Hadrian's Wall National Trail. Challenging long and short distance walks across hills and uncrowded beaches.
- Golfing - Less than 20 minutes drive away are the International Golf Course at Slaley Hall, contender for the Ryder Cup 2009, and the prestigious Matfen Hall, both offering a mix of challenges for all skill levels.
- Cycling - Enjoy cycle tours on virtually traffic-free lanes, forest roads and bridleways
- Bird Watching - Upland, lowland and coastal species.
Location photography by Graeme Peacock
