Northumberland Holiday Guide 2009
and hidden hill top villages. But to really experience England’s
‘last wilderness’ you need to park the car and follow one of the
paths that traverse this unspoilt corner of the country.
On the north bank of the river, Hadrian’s Wall runs the whole
length of the Tyne Valley and can be explored using either the
B6318 ‘Military Road’ or the second of Northumberland’s long
distance footpaths.
The Northumberland National Park was created on the 6th of April
1956. The Park now covers 1,049 square kilometres (405 square
miles) and is the least populated National Park in the country with
a total population of around 2,000 - that averages at only 2 people
per square kilometre! The highest point in the park is The Cheviot
(815m) and the Park Authority cares for 1,100km of walking/cycling/
riding paths, 259 listed buildings, 432 scheduled monuments, 31
Sites of Special Scientific Interest (covering 10,000 hectares), 6
Special Areas of Conservation, 3 National Nature Reserves and a
Ramsar (designated wetland of international importance).
There are a number of companies who offer exclusive
packages to walkers and cyclists including luggage
transfers. For contact details visit:
www.visitnorthumberland.com
www.nationaltrail.co.uk/hadrianswall
www.nationaltrail.co.uk/pennineway
www.c2c-guide.co.uk
www.stoswaldsway.com
www.stcuthbertsway.fsnet.co.uk
www.northumberlandnationalpark.org.uk
www.northpennines.org.uk
www.visitkielder.com
Upper Coquetdale, Mario Czekirda
Space to explore...
explore the breathtaking scenery, wildlife and history
immerse yourself in the peace and quiet
escape the stresses and strains of modern life
enjoy all the great outdoors has to offer
A visit to Northumberland National Park
will leave you inspired!
For more information about what’s on in
Northumberland National Park please visit
our website or you can email our
Tourist Information Centre at
tic.oncebrewed@nnpa.org.uk
www.northumberlandnationalpark.org.uk
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