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Northumberland is often referred to as 'England's Last Wilderness' and, on this holiday based in North Tynedale, you can find out why. We'll walk along the deserted high moorland of the Pennine Way and through the tranquil North Tyne Valley where red squirrels, otters and buzzards thrive.
The area is steeped in history; this is the land of Early Christianity, of the Romans and the Celts, of ancient settlements and stone circles and of places where the ground still bears the scars of battles between the Scots and
the English. Remains of castles and defences are everywhere in this region.
This part of the country is home to some of the most dramatic parts of Hadrian's Wall. The 2000-year old Wall is England's largest World Heritage Site and was originally built to 'separate the Romans from the Barbarians'! We'll follow stretches of The Wall and visit some well-preserved Roman forts and sites.
Our base is the village of Wark, where we stay at the Battlesteads Country Inn. The country inn is noted for the warm welcome that its owners Dee and Richard give to guests and for the amazing cuisine.
Start your day with a full English breakfast to set you up for the walks and return to a delicious evening meal made from home-grown and locally sourced ingredients.
Environmental issues are important to everyone at Battlesteads and its 'Green Policy' has helped gain a prestigious award from the Green Tourism Business Scheme. It's so dark at night at Wark, you can gaze at the stars in the beautifully clear Northumberland skies.
Highlights:
• Magnificent wild country.
• Comfort, hospitality and
good food.
• A green hotel - ask to do
'the tour' of how it all works.Meals: Accommodation is half board with breakfast and dinner being taken at the country inn. Picnic lunches can be purchased from the hotel if required. Accommodation: Battlesteads Hotel,
Wark, Nr Hexham
Battlesteads is a four-star, silver award country inn and restaurant with 17 en-suite bedrooms. All are comfortably furnished with colour television and broadband access. The building dates back to 1747 and boasts a lovely conservatory and walled garden. Travel: Transportation to and from the trailheads, if necessary, is included.
Nearest railway and bus stations:
Hexham (11 miles). |
