Cresswell Pele Tower: Discovering the Sentinel of Druridge Bay
If you’ve ever walked the endless golden sands of Druridge Bay, you know the feeling of the North Sea wind…
Welcome to our guide to Northumberland, England’s most northerly county and a land of ancient history and wild, open spaces.
From the iconic point where Sycamore Gap once stood on Hadrian’s Wall to the summit of The Cheviot, the county’s highest peak, this is a landscape that rewards every explorer.
Here, we’ve gathered our favourite routes along the Roman frontier, guides to magnificent castles, and tips for discovering the stunning heritage coastline.
Whether you’re planning an epic hike or a journey through time, our articles are here to help you discover the very best of this incredible region.
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Wild Wonders of the North: A Serenity Cruise to the Farne Islands
There is a raw, elemental beauty to the Northumberland coast that captures your heart and refuses to let go. It’s…
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Bamburgh Castle: Walking the King of the Northumbrian Coast
I’ve walked countless miles of the British coastline, but I’m not sure any view stops me in my tracks quite…
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The Cheviot – A Walk In Northumberland
A few years ago, I came across a list of the Top 500 peaks in the British Isles, it not…
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A Walk Along Hadrian’s Wall
I’ve always had a yearning to walk a Long-Distance Path (LDP) but never seemed to find the time. But after…
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The Tar Bah’l of Allendale Town on New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve in Allendale Town high on the Pennine Hills in Northern England and there was some strange goings…
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A Stay at The Waiting Room, Northumberland
The Waiting Room sits above Staward Gorge and Allen Banks in Northumberland, overlooking the railway line of Staward Station. The station…
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Hadrian’s Wall – Steel Rigg to Housesteads
If anybody was to ask me which is my favourite section of Hadrian’s Wall to walk then I would have…
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Beautiful Britain – Entrancing Views Along The A68
Lately have had the need to take the drive up to Edinburgh and back on a few occasions. A couple…
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Alnwick Garden Treehouse – A Celebration of Nonsense by Sarah Beeny
On my travels be them in the moors, hills or cities I can come across some fantastic buildings. When it…
