Our Northumberland

This dramatic county has inspired us to protect our natural heritage. It’s a wonderful area to explore!

Hunting Hall is only 5 miles from the causeway of the Holy Island of Lindisfarne. Here you can discover the land of St. Aidan and St. Cuthbert. In the stillness of an evening the voices of seals resting on sand banks, drift across the water to the island.

The causeway is the perfect place to paddle with lots of tide-washed pools and squidgy mud-sand – so remember to bring your wellies! A boat trip from Seahouses to the Farne Islands to see seals, puffins and nesting birds is always a great adventure.

There are many lovely walks through the wild Cheviot Hills and along our beautiful sandy coast. Our family particularly enjoy walking on Bamburgh beach in the moonlight with the great illuminated castle as an impressive backdrop. Northumberland has bustling market towns, picturesque villages, castles, stately homes and museums.

National Cycle Network Route 1 passes our farm road end and the cottage is 2 miles from the St. Cuthbert’s Way, so it’s a perfect base for walkers and cyclists.

The teenagers of the environmental youth group, the Northumberland Eco Wild Team, are very proud of their county. The NEWTs invited friends and relatives to write about their favourite Northumbrian haunts - we hope you’ll be inspired by their descriptions.