I spent an excellent day with friends in Hadrian‘s Wall country, in Northumberland yesterday. The weather was just about perfect for walking, warm but not too hot, although we did consume a fair amount of liquids throughout the walk. We started off at Housesteads Roman Fort. Now the others didn’t spot it at first but [...]
Standing dramatically on the cliff tops between Craster and Embleton in Northumberland is Dunstanburgh Castle. The Castle is now largely ruinous although it rated at one time among the largest and grandest castles in the North of England. Today the only way to reach Dunstanburgh Castle is on foot along the exposed Northumberland coastline. We [...]
On the National Trust website, Wallington is described as “Magnificent mansion with fine interiors and collections, set in an extensive garden and parkland”. It is an accurate description of what was once the home of the Trevelyan family, in Border Reiver country. As you approach the estate,one of the first sights to greet you are [...]
There are not many places left where you get a genuine feeling of stepping back in time when you arrive, but Blanchland is certainly one of them. There is a strange tranquility about the place, even on a busy weekend. The sound of nature surrounds you, only interrupted by the occasional passing car or van. [...]
The island of Lindisfarne, often referred to as Holy Island is five miles east of the A1 in Northumberland. The only way to get to or from the island is via the causeway. Crossing times are restricted due to the ebb and flow of the tide and the crossing timetables should always be consulted prior [...]
