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Newcastle |
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| Northumberland |
Visit
Northumberland |
Nearby
Towns - Newcastle, Hexham
market town near Corbridge,
Haltwhistle.
- Hadrian's
Wall - 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,
Carlisle,
Scottish
Borders and Edinburgh
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| Activities |
Acivities
in Northumberland |
Fishing
- We arrange private fishing by arrangement and there is a wealth
of beautiful Northumbrian
rivers available.
- Walking
-Challenging long and short distance walks
across hills and uncrowded beaches.
- Goling
- Locally there is Ponteland
Golf Club and 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.
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| Location Photography by Graeme
Peacock |
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