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Nearby Cullernose Point juts into the sea and provides a nesting
site for sea birds.
The coastal path passes along our shoreline, making us an ideal base
for walkers.
The spectacular ruins of Dunstanburgh
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Northumberland |
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The local bus service passes our gateway, from which you can
explore other castles at Lindisfarne,
Bamburgh,
Alnwick,
Warkworth
and Chillingham,
plus historic houses such as Cragside and other National
Trust properties.
The Fame
Islands, famous for their colonies of seals and sea birds,
and the Holy
Island of Lindisfarne, in this region of strong Christian
Heritage, are within easy driving distance.
We are in Border
Reivers country, the disputed lands between the Scots and
the English, from which you can also explore the Scottish
Borders.
Alnwick
Castle was used extensively in the Harry Potter film and
is home of the new Alnwick
Gardens with its spectacular water cascade.
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Activities
in Northumberland |
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 Walking
- As well as coastal walks from our doorstep, this unspoilt
region, especially the Cheviot Hills and Northumberland
National Park, is a haven for walks.- Cycling - We are on the coastal cycle
route and provide secure storage for cycles.
- Fishing - The River Tweed and River Till are splendid
for salmon and trout fishing.
- Golfing - For golfers, as well as nearby Dunstanburgh
Castle Golf Course, there are several other golf
courses nearby
- Horse Riding - From Kimmerston
Horse Riding Centre you can go riding in the Cheviot Hills
and along the breathtaking beaches of Holy Island.
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