THERE'S SO MUCH TO DO IN NORTHUMBERLAND -

AND IT'S ALL WITHIN EASY REACH

OF RYECROFT COTTAGE!

WALKING AND CYCLING

Walk straight from the cottage door along quiet country roads, onto open moorland or to view a prehistoric hill fort: enjoy wonderful views and abundant nature!

Follow way-marked National Park forest walks; or join a themed guided walk, held throughout the year.

Visit the Cheviot Hills - only 20 minutes’ drive away - ideal for walking or cycling.

Follow National Cycle Route no. 68, which runs past the cottage.

DAYS OUT

Castles at Alnwick, Warkworth, Bamburgh and Chillingham.

National Trust and English Heritage properties at Cragside, Wallington, Brinkburn Abbey, Belsay etc.

The internationally famous new Alnwick Garden.

The coast: Northumberland’s beaches are vast, clean, sandy and quiet. Great for children, walkers and bird watchers!

Holy Island (Lindisfarne) with its castle, abbey, history and coastal walks.

By boat to the Farne Islands with their bird and seal colonies.

Hadrian’s Wall and fascinating museums of Roman life.

Kielder Water for boat trips, forest walks and outdoor activities.

The Scottish Borders for tranquil scenery and attractive market towns.

Go shopping: in Rothbury for all your supplies; in Alnwick with its varied shops and huge second-hand bookshop; in Newcastle or the Metro Centre, two of the best retail outlets in Britain.

Visit a village show or watch a traditional music festival - dates available on request.

Go fishing: permits for local rivers are available at nearby post offices. You might even catch a salmon!

Play golf in Rothbury.