St Oswald’s Way and St Cuthbert’s Way Northumberland walking guidebook
A new walking guide book covering St Oswald’s Way and St Cuthbert’s Way Northumberland has been published by Cicerone Press.
News
EAT! Newcastle Gateshead – Festival of adventures in food and drink
EAT! NewcastleGateshead offers a fantastic range of foods and drink this summer, with chefs cooking meals in dramatic, unusual outdoor locations! As well, look for the return of Cake City and the secret Speakeasy, all in August and September.
Northumberland coastal walks with the Coast AONB
Enjoy a summer of fantastic walks with Northumberland Coast AONB. Discover their guided walks programme running from July until August this year. Participate, see some fantastic country and discover new things and new places.
Northumberland Accommodation
Luxury Northumberland lodges offer beauty, tranquility, access to National Park
If you are looking for beautiful accommodation in a tranquil and secluded setting, look no further. Redwater Lodges on the edge of spectacular Northumberland National Park offer a peaceful retreat from everyday life. Here you will find a luxurious enclave, offering all you would expect of a luxury lodge. Find out more.
How much should you pay for a website?
As an accommodation provider should you have a website? Many businesses still do not have them, but the value of a good website is indisputable. Colin Corlett explores the options and costs and gives guidance on free sites and paid-for, self-hosted options.
Choosing a letting agent for your holiday cottage
Marketing pro Colin Corlett takes a look at how to choose a letting agency for your holiday property. He reviews the pros and cons of national and local agencies and outlines everything you need to consider when making the decision.
Wildlife
Arrival of June brings flourish of nature, but turbines drone out Northumberland birdsong
Kevin O’Hara welcomes the arrival of June and a warmer spring, but is annoyed about the arrival of larger, noisy wind farms which drown out the sound of birdsong. But he welcomes over signs of summer, including bluebells, chicks, foxes, and much more. June is a busy month!
Northumberland Wildlife Trust keen to work with golf clubs to enhance wildlife on greens
Northumberland Wildlife Trust is keen to work with golf clubs in Northumberland and across the region to see how it can develop partnerships to help best care for these areas, which are often home to lots of wildlife.
Northumberland Amble Puffin Festival guided walks
Walkers get set to enjoy some beautiful terrain and views. Northumberland Wildlife Trust is putting on some great walks to coincide with the Amble Puffin Festival. There will be rock pooling activities as well.
Industry News
Furniture offers for tourism businesses
Online furniture store www.grandfurniture.co.uk is offering special discounts for businesses in the tourism industury, including bundle offers. Find out more.
How to market a holiday cottage
Are you an accommodation owner or set to open a B&B, guest house or small hotel. Colin Corlett, marketing manager at booking accommodation website Northumbrian Byways, shares his expertise and gives guidance on how to start and where to begin. In his first article he looks at occupancy rates and pricing.
Northumberland Coast AONB Partnership and Berwickshire and North Northumberland Coast European Marine Site Joint Annual Forum Oct. 18
A Joint Annual Forum of the Northumberland Coast AONB Partnership and the Berwickshire and North Northumberland Coast European Marine Site on Oct. 18 will allow attendees to review past work and future challenges for the AONB Partnership and learn about Grey Seals at the Farne Islands, among other things.
Insider Tips!
Travel writer Dixe Wills loves the austere beauty and wildness of Northumberland
Travel writer Dixe Wills has produced a number of books, including one called Tiny Campsites. His new one, Tiny Islands, comes out this month, May, and features Inner Farne. Find out more about Dixe and why he loves Northumberland and his favourite places. He couldn’t choose between coast and country and asked for “both, please”!
Golf travel journalist Matthew Moore shares his love of Northumberland
PR consultant and golf journalist Matthew Moore will soon be writing a golf feature on this website. This In the Know interview introduces Matthew to our readers. Here he shares some of his favourite places in Northumberland, including best places to visit, eat and walk.
Ian returns to Borders’ roots, fulfils dream of becoming a tour guide
Ian Waker, a tour guide based in the Scottish Borders, shares his love of that part of the world and Northumberland in this interview with www.thisisnorthumberland.com. He also reveals a few best kept secrets!
Win!
Win a two-night golf break for two at Roxburghe Country House Hotel, Kelso, Scottish Borders
Would you like to stay on a beautiful estate, one that offers peace, luxury, great golf, wonderful food, comfort and a hearty, warm welcome? Then enter our contest and it could be you and a partner staying two nights at the luxury Roxburghe Hotel, Kelso, The Scottish Borders!
Win a city break in Newcastle upon Tyne at Sleeperz Hotel
Looking for a city break in Newcastle upon Tyne? This is Northumberland is giving a lucky winner a chance to win two nights for two at this great Northern city’s newest premium budget hotel!
Win a break in Alnwick, Northumberland
This is your chance to win two nights for two at the Hog’s Head Inn, Northumberland. The Inn is a stunning and new beautiful accommodation offer in Northumberland. It offers comfort, fine food and not least a friendly welcome. Discover more!
A Walker's Guide
A walk along the cliff top along Berwick and Eyemouth
Walking guide and writer Patrick Norris has been keen to explore the east coast path along the English-Scottish border for some time. He took some time out recently to enjoy this walk. In this article he describes the dramatic beaches, high cliffs and fantastic views he enjoyed as he trekked from Berwick to Eyemouth a few days ago.
What you should have in your rucksack for a day walk in the uplands
Qualified walking guide Patrick Norris’s tackles the complex problem of choosing a rucksack and figuring out what to put in it in his latest column. Packing your back pack is not as straightforward as it may seem if you are walking in the uplands in Britain, where you can sometimes experience weather from all four seasons in one day!
Proper walking equipment: recommended shoes for walking & what to wear when walking
Northumberland walking guide Patrick Norris continues his ‘Getting into walking’ series and talks about what to wear when you’re walking or hiking. He covers footwear, layering, trousers, socks, and waterproofs and gives sound advice for both the experienced and novice walker.
Explore the Cheviots
Windy Gyle: An iconic Northumberland hill
In this article writer, poet and walker Geoff Holland takes us on an iconic trek in The Cheviot Hills as he climbs Windy Gyle, one of the highest points in the North of England. Windy Gyle is actually high enough to be classified as a mountain. It is a challenging but incredible rewarding walk, rewarded by stunning vistas.
The definitive guide to Northumberland waterfalls
Poet, writer and walker Geoff Holland gives an overview of waterfalls in Northumberland. Not many people realise that there are beautiful waterfalls that can be found in the county – most of them in the Cheviot Hills. In this article, discover the College Burn, Linhope Burn, Usway Burn and lots more.
A long over-due visit to Alnham, Northumberland
Writer and walker Geoff Holland heads back to one of his favourite places in Northumberland and a place that he has not been to for some time – a walk around the small village of Alnham, Northumberland, which sits on the edge of Northumberland National Park and is about 10 or 12 miles west of the popular market town of Alnwick.
Recent Articles
Woodhorn Northumberland Miners’ Picnic
Come and celebrate an important part of North East industrial heritage on Saturday at Woodhorn, near Ashington, Northumberland, with the 2013 Northumberland Miners’ Picnic. There will be an phenomenal amount to do for all the family, including music, dance, a picnic and of course a brass band.
Northumberland Brinkburn Festival to feature Benjamin Britten
Brinkburn Music Festival artistic director Paul McCreesh will step down on a high as his last festival will celebrate the music of Benjamin Britten. It takes place July 5 – 7, 2013.
Backworth’s Roman treasure found 200 years ago back to North East England for first time
The Backworth Hoard is a collection of Roman treasure found in Backworth just outside Newcastle almost 200 years ago. It will return to the North East of England this year for the first time ever. The hoard will be on display at Segedunum Roman Fort, Wallsend, on loan from the British Museum, from 24 May – 15 September 2013. Steve Smith tells more.
Northumberland National Park – A vital regional asset for North East England
Northumberland National Park makes a powerful contribution the economy of North East England. A report entitled Valuing England’s National Parks produced by National Parks England says the park contributes £81 million to the North East regional economy. That figure is set to increase in coming years as new projects come to fruition.
Northumberland gardens open to support St Oswald’s Hospice
Lots of gardens across Northumerland, including Whalton Manor and Meldon Park will open June 1 and 2 in support of St Oswald’s Hospice. Find out more and how to visit.
Scottish Borders getting ready Tour of Britain cycling event
Cycling is becoming a major sport in the Scottish Borders and on Saturday Sept. 14 it will be celebrated with The Tour Ride Scotland. Amateur cyclists will be on the road first before the professionals hit the road.
NewcastleGateshead launches Twitter-powered map Geordieland
A fabulous new tourism and destinations map, powered by Twitter, is now available to show everyone the attractions of NewcastleGateshead. Called Geordieland, it goes live on Monday May 20 and will inspire visitors and locals to explore all the great city has to offer.
Northumberland’s Blyth Battery Goes to War 2013
Blyth Battery will host a special re-enactment in May. Re-enactment groups will demonstrate a ‘beach assault’ each day with blank firing weapons. There will be some big bangs! Come and see vintage vehicles and displays exhibiting not only the military way of living, but how people lived and made it through World War 1 and World War 2.
Northumberland National Park helps bring life to Samson Inn, Gilsland
The Samson Inn at Gilsland, Northumberlnad, is coming to the fore thanks to a grant from Northumberland National Park Authority’s Sustainable Development Fund (SDF). This is great news for everyone including walkers, as the inn is opening in for the 10th Anniversary of the Hadrian’s Wall National Trail. It is in the south-west corner of the county and is a traditional working village pub and a busy agricultural area. Frances Whitehead tells more.
Wildlife North England: Northumberland’s Spring Finally Arrives
Kevin O’Hara welcomes the arrival of spring and some warmer weather in the north of England. Find out what Northumberland Wildlife Trust’s Conservation Officer has been up to in the last few weeks in his garden. And see what he is looking out for as he explores the beautiful countryside and takes in the birdsong.
Northumberland cycling events at Wooler set to draw hundreds to area
The success of last year’s Wooler Wheel has prompted organisers and local businesses to have more events this year. On May 11 a new event will take place. And it will have an even longer route, going into Northumberland National Park.
Northumberland home to best tree for climbing!
A tall Cyprus Evergreen growing at the National Trust’s Wallington Northumberland property has been chosen as the best to climb by kids. Its branches are loved by all because they are considered the best to climb on for miniature adventures! Steve Smith tells us more.
Northumberland Ospreys Return to Kielder for 2013
Ospreys have returned to Kielder Water and Forest Park for the fourth year in a row. Two eggs have been laid and two nests are occupied. Volunteers and people from the Forestry Commission are watching with enthusiasm and hope as they follow the journey from chick to fledgling.
Bees in Northumberland National Park: scheme to support up to two million bumblebees
A new Northumberland National Park scheme is being supported by farmers and landowners around Simonside in the Coquet Valley. The scheme will see the planting of saplings to give queen bees of these vital pollinators a helping hand to breed and increase.
