The Great Outdoors

Northumberland is the essential destination for outdoors activities lovers. Unspoilt wilderness and big skies impart a unique backdrop to all kinds of activities, ideal for recharging the senses and taking in some of the freshest air in the country. Explore thoroughly diverse terrain at your own pace, always surrounded by beautiful views, whether on land or water.

Take a stroll along the golden sands of one of Northumberland's gloriously uncrowded beaches, retrace the footsteps of Roman settlers in Hadrian's Wall Country or experience fantastic walking in the Cheviot Hills in the Northumberland National Park. In places you may not bump into another soul all day. Northumberland is also a cycling paradise, from long distance routes to the technical trails and family paths through the dense woodland of Kielder Water & Forest Park.

Sparkling lakes amongst historic landscapes and miles of golden coastline provide great locations for sailing and watersports. Tee-off on an outstanding links course with panoramic views of sweeping sands and coastal castles or sample the immaculate fairways and tree-lined avenues of the championship standard golf courses at grand country house hotels.

Wildlife naturally thrives here too. Northumberland has wild and rare birdlife in abundance, seals, red squirrels and deer and our pure rivers are home to some of the best salmon and trout fishing you will find.

Useful Links:

The Northumberland Outdoor Activity Network
This web page features several of the key activity providers within Northumberland. This is ideal for those who want to really explore Northumberland, but don't know where to start.