Tag: cheviot hills
Northumberland National Park’s Pennine Way upgrades keep walkers’ feet dry in the Cheviots
Funds from Natural England mean Northumberland National Park can upgrade footpaths in the Cheviot Hills. New recycled stone will replace boardwalks. Northumberland National Park Communications Officer Fraces Whitehead explains.
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.
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.
Walks from Wooler republished with full colour photos
A new edition of a popular Northumberland walks book has been published. And for the first time the book contains all photographs in full colour. The popular book of walks by Northumberland writer Geoff Holland is called Walks from Wooler. It was first published in 2008 by Darlington-based Trailguides Publications. The book contains eight detailed [...]
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.
Geoff Holland: Loves the diversity of Northumberland
A question and answer interview with writer and photographer Geoff Holland on his love of Northumberland, and his favourite places.
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.
Discover the secrets of the high hills of Northumberland
The next Coast and Country day out is called the High Hills of Northumberland and is on for October 20. It begins at Kirknewton Village Hall at with coffee. There will then be a 15-minute talk by professional walking guide Peter McEwan of Walk Northumbria.
Francis Watson-Armstrong of Bamburgh “It’s such a diverse county”
A Q&A interview with Francis Watson-Armstrong, a farmer in North Northumberland and owner of Northumberland’s iconic landmarks and tourist attractions, Bamburgh Castle,
