Author Archive: Geoff Holland
Geoff Holland is an avid walker and published author. He has published several walking books including his most recent, Walks from Wooler, now into its third edition. He is a published poet and writes a regular column, Exploring the Cheviots.
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.
Cheviot Walks on both sides of the English – Scottish Border
Walker, writer and poet Geoff Holland explores the stunning Cheviot Hills that sit on both sides of the English – Scottish Border. This was one of his final walks for his fourth book entitled Walks on the Wild Side: The Cheviot Hills. Enjoy this walk with Geoff as he steps into one of the most remote and beautiful parts of Britain.
Northumberland’s Cairn Hill – a waterfall of grey stone
In his latest detailed and colourful feature, writer and photographer Geoff Holland shares with us one of his favourite places in The Cheviots – the Hanging Stone on Cairn Hill in North Northumberland. The Hanging Stone is a magnificent collection of rocks that look like a waterfall made of stone. An avid walker, Geoff describes the route to Cairn Hill and the first time he saw the rocks.
A circuit of Border hills in Northumberland and The Scottish Borders
Walker and writer Geoff Holland writes about a recent hike in the Cheviot hills that straddle the border between the North of England and Scotland.
High above Northumberland’s Usway Burn
Writer and photographer Geoff Holland gives a detailed feature on walking in some of the more remote and beautiful parts of Northumberland. In this feature he details his exploration of Shillhope Law.
Exploring Northumberland’s Cheviots – land of ancient hill forts
Geoff Holland is a keen walker in Northumberland, as well as a writer and photographer. With this column he begins a series of features on walking in Northumberland. They focus on describing the sites and sounds and the beauty of the landscape. This article is about walking in the Cheviot Hills.
