Holiday Guide 2013

Frontiers of the Roman Empire visithadrianswall.co.uk inscribed on the World Heritage List in 2005 Contents The edge of the Roman Empire... 2 Roman Heritage in Hadrian’s Wall Country 4 Exploring on foot and bike 8 Discovering by Bus 10 Food and drink fit for an Emperor! 12 Planning your own invasion? 18 Accommodation rating schemes 28 Accommodation entries 31 Section One Tyneside to 32 Section Two Hexham to Brampton 40 Section Three Brampton to Ravenglass 56

Accommodation index 68 Friends of Hadrian’s Wall 70 Find out more 72 Hadrian’s Wall Country competition 73

Important note: You are strongly advised to double check prices, dates etc before making final arrangements. All liability for loss, disappointment, negligence or damage caused by reliance on information contained in this publication is hereby excluded to the fullest extent permitted by law.

© Crown Copyright and database right 2013. All rights reserved. Ordnance Survey Licence number 100024900. Photo credits: Roger Clegg, Graeme Peacock, Andrew Heptinstall, Tourism, NewcastleGateshead Initiative, English Heritage and Cass Gilbert/Sustrans Front cover: Main image - Housestead Crags, Hadrian’s Wall Insets from left to right - , and Hadrian’s Cycleway.

This project is part financed by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development: Europe investing in rural areas visithadrianswall.co.uk The edge of the Roman Empire... ….and the beginning of your thrilling Roman adventure.

It was 2,000 turbulent years in the making but you can experience Britain’s greatest Roman monument (and a whole lot besides) in a single exciting break. And there’s so much more to Hadrian’s Wall Country than the Wall itself. This guide will help you plan your own (peaceful!) invasion. Changing political, social, economic and demographic forces in the Roman Empire from the 1st to 5th centuries AD led to the creation of this furthermost imperial frontier. Today you can immerse yourself in its dynamic story and the vital role it plays as part of the Frontiers of the Roman Empire World Heritage Site – the largest of its kind in the world and stretching across Europe to include the Antonine Wall in Scotland and The Limes in Germany. Hadrian’s Wall Country boasts spectacular coastline, stunning rolling countryside, vibrant cities and towns, charming villages and a wealth of Roman forts, museums and visitor attractions. Whether you’re looking to relax or want to bring your bicycles and walking boots, you’ll never be stuck for inspiration. By splitting this guide into three geographical sections we’ll show you clearly how to plan your trip and to follow in the footsteps of Emperor Hadrian himself. Read it in conjunction with our Hadrian’s Wall Country map and our packed website visithadrianswall.co.uk and you’ll get the whole picture - an overwall view!

Corbridge Roman Site © Roger Clegg

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Ravenglass Roman Bath House Birdoswald Roman Fort

Never was an ancient army so clean! The bath Built in one of the most picturesque places in house walls here are the tallest surviving Cumbria, Birdoswald is where you can see the remains along the Frontier. longest continuous stretch of Hadrian’s Wall. Inside the visitor centre, discover more about the 1000+ soldiers who were once based here. Open: 29 Mar-30 Sep 10am-6pm daily; 1 Oct-3 Open: all year Nov 10am- 5pm daily; 4 Nov-16 Feb Sat-Sun Admission: FREE 10am-4pm; 17 Feb-21 Feb Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, W: english-heritage.org.uk/ravenglass 22 Feb-31 Mar Sat-Sun 10am-4pm Admission: adult £5.40, concessions £4.90, children £3.20, EH members and under 5s FREE T: +44 (0)16977 47485 Senhouse Roman Museum W: english-heritage.org.uk/birdoswald

Unique collection from the adjacent Roman fort and the Solway coastal defences. Stunning views of the Solway Firth and Scottish coast. Roman Army Museum Open: Apr-Jun 10am-5pm daily except Mon & Wed; Jul-Oct 10am-5pm daily; Nov-Mar 10.30am- Real-life treasures from nearby Roman 4pm Fri, Sat, Sun; closed 25-26 Dec,1 Jan Vindolanda plus fantastic replicas. Watch the Admission: adult £3.00, children £1.00, Eagle’s Eye film for an inspiring, virtually family ticket £8.00 reconstructed 3D aerial view of Hadrian’s Wall. T: +44 (0)1900 816168 W: senhousemuseum.co.uk Open: 16 Feb-31 Mar 10am-5pm daily; 1 Apr-30 Sept 10am-6pm daily; 1-30 Oct 10am-5pm daily. Please contact for winter opening times. Tullie House Museum Admission: adult £5.25, concessions £4.50, & Art Gallery children £3.00, family £15.00 Joint ticket with Roman Vindolanda available The family friendly Roman Frontier Gallery T: +44 (0)16977 47485 W: vindolanda.com reveals the frontier story and the effect of Roman occupation on Britain. Other galleries explore Cumbrian history, archaeology, wildlife National and art. Programme of changing exhibitions. Park Centre, Once Brewed Open: 1 Apr-31 Oct Mon-Sat 10am-5pm (Restaurant open 9.30am); Sun 11am-5pm; At the heart of Hadrian’s Wall Country, this 1 Nov-31 Mar, Mon-Sat 10am-5pm (Galleries close centre provides a warm welcome to all and 4pm, Restaurant open 9.30am); Sun 12 noon- includes interpretive displays the Emperor 5pm (Galleries close at 4pm) Hadrian himself would have found handy! Admission: charges apply Open: Apr-Oct 9.30am-5pm daily; winter 10am- T: +44 (0)1228 618718 3pm weekends only W: tulliehouse.co.uk Admission: FREE T: +44 (0)1434 344396 W: northumberlandnationalpark.org.uk

4 5 Roman Vindolanda Roman Town

Classic fort and civilian remains plus full-scale Lynchpin of all Roman campaigns, the replicas. Peek at images of ancient writing substantial remains give clues to life and tablets packed with personal details and watch dramas: the granaries, the stone lion and the live excavations from April to September. road. Bring all this to life with an Open: 16 Feb-31 Mar 10am-5pm daily; 1 Apr-30 audio tour. Sept 10am-6pm daily; 1 Oct-31 Oct 10am-5pm Open: 29 Mar-30 Sep 10am-6pm daily; 1 Oct-3 daily. Please contact for winter opening times. Nov 10am-5pm daily; 4 Nov-16 Feb Sat-Sun Admission: adult £6.50, concessions £5.50, 10am-4pm; 17 Feb-21 Feb Mon-Fri 10am-4pm; children £4.00, family £19.00 Joint ticket with 22 Feb-30 Mar Sat-Sun 10am-4pm Roman Army Museum available Admission: adult £5.40, concessions £4.90, T: +44 (0)1434 344277 W: vindolanda.com children £3.20, EH members and under 5s FREE T: +44 (0)1434 632349 W: english-heritage.org.uk/corbridge Housesteads is the most iconic of all the Wall The Great North Museum sites. The views and Roman remains are spectacular. Delve into the Fort’s story and see a The museum features a large-scale interactive stunning collection of artefacts. A CGI film flies model of Hadrian’s Wall and Europe’s only through time and reconstructs Housesteads virtual reconstruction of a Mithraic temple. before your very eyes. New visitor centre opens Open: Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm, closed in 2013. 25 and 26 Dec and 1 Jan Open: 29 Mar-30 Sep 10am-6pm daily; 1 Oct-3 Admission: FREE T: +44 (0)191 222 6765 Nov 10am-5pm daily; 4 Nov-16 Feb Sat-Sun W: greatnorthmuseum.org.uk 10am-4pm; 17 Feb-21 Feb Mon-Fri 10am-4pm; 22 Feb-30 Mar Sat-Sun 10am-4pm Admission: adult £6.20, concessions £5.60, Segedunum Roman Fort, children £3.70, EH,NT members and under 5s FREE Baths & Museum T: +44 (0)1434 344363 W: english-heritage.org.uk/housesteads, The Wall’s most-excavated fort is a must-see: nationaltrust.org.uk/hadrians-wall spectacular reconstructions (including the bath house and a section of Wall), original Wall, computer-generated history tour and a 35- metre high viewing tower. Chesters Roman Fort Open: From 1 Apr Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat and Sun 11am-4pm. Please check the website for Nestled in a beautiful riverside location, it’s not winter opening hours. hard to see why Chesters was a good spot for Admission: adults £3.95, concessions £2.95, the Romans to set up a base. The fort boasts 16 & under FREE T: +44 (0)191 236 9347 one of the best preserved Roman bathhouses W: segedunumromanfort.org.uk you can see in Britain today and the museum houses the excellent ‘Clayton Collection’ of Roman stonework and objects. Open: 29 Mar-30 Sep 10am-6pm daily; 1 Oct-3 Arbeia Roman Fort & Museum Nov 10am-5pm daily; 4 Nov-16 Feb Sat-Sun 10am-4pm; 17 Feb-21 Feb Mon-Fri 10am-4pm; 22 Stunning reconstructions show high, low and Feb-30 Mar Sat-Sun 10am-4pm middle-ranking military life, and hands-on Admission: adult £5.40, concessions £4.90, displays show how the ordinary soldier lived children £3.20, EH members and under 5s FREE (and died). T: +44 (0)1434 681379 Open: 1 Apr-30 Sep Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat W: english-heritage.org.uk/ 11am-4pm, Sun 2pm-5pm, 1 Oct-31 Mar closed chestersromanfort Admission: FREE T: +44 (0)191 456 1369 W:.arbeiaromanfort.org.uk

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Hadrian’s Wall is an ancient monument. So it needs TLC and you can do your bit please, by… CODE

• Not walking on the • Use public transport Wall itself • Support local businesses • Take your litter home • Consider circular walks • Follow signposted paths and Roman site visits • Walk side by side instead of the Trail • Keep gates closed • Avoid worn patches • Control your dog on the Trail

Thank you. Every little bit helps

Hadrian’s Wall Country is Pedal the Wall perfect for walkers and cyclists If two wheels are more your thing, then Hadrian’s Wall Country is for you. Try the challenge of Hadrian’s Cycleway, alike. No sandals and chariots following the World Heritage Site along the Wall and down required! the Cumbrian coast. Or perhaps you’d prefer quiet do-in-a- day rides, along country lanes, cyclepaths and bridleways. Walk the Wall Go to visithadrianswall.co.uk for suggestions of walks Experience the full scale and majesty of the Roman monument and cycle rides. by walking Hadrian’s Wall Path National Trail, voted the country’s favourite. 2013 sees the Trail celebrate its 10th anniversary too. The Trail is best walked during the summer, so the grass path has had a chance to grow. Hadrian’s Wall Path National Trail is unique. You are walking on sensitive archaeology, so please do your bit and follow the Code. And don’t forget there are plenty of shorter circular and linear routes, in both town and country, suitable for all abilities.

8 9 Discovering Jump aboard the Hadrian’s Wall Country Bus AD122 by Bus from Easter to October half term 2013

Hop on and off as many times as you like! Rover tickets offer The Hadrian’s Wall value for money, unlimited travel on the AD122 and other Country Bus AD122 is an services. Save more and book online in advance at hadrianswallshop.co.uk easy and sustainable way to get Looking for a pick-me-up? around and to explore the The service also links into the Hadrian’s Wall Path National Trail, enabling hikers to walk shorter or longer stretches of Roman forts, sites and the Wall and regular stops allow users to catch the bus museums throughout the when they get tired. For cyclists the route follows Hadrian’s World Heritage Site. Cycleway, Route 72 on the National Cycle Network. Please check the website for up to date information, Discounted unlimited travel changes and special offers. The AD122 runs between Newcastle and and there For more information pick up a timetable from are linking bus and train services allowing visitors to travel local Tourist Information Centres or go to throughout Hadrian’s Wall Country from Bowness-on-Solway visithadrianswall.co.uk to Wallsend.

10 11 Food and drink fit for an Emperor! Refresh, refuel, relax BUS

© Lanercost Tea Room

Unmissable eateries include Britain’s oldest dining room at Those Romans certainly loved Blackfriars in Newcastle, a former Dominican friary serving their food and drink. And food since 1239, as well as the North Shields Fish Quay for some of the country’s best fish and chips. As the National things haven’t changed a bit Trail passes through Tyneside, there are several fine pubs, including The Central, a popular pit stop with walkers, as today in Hadrian’s Wall well as plenty of good old countryside pubs, like the Red Lion near Hexham. Bustling Carlisle has lots of great places to eat Country. Come and dig in. and drink, but make sure you check out the restaurant hidden inside Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery - perfect for No need to march on an empty stomach in Hadrian’s Wall a mid-visit pick-me-up. Country when there’s so many fabulous places to eat, and such plentiful local culinary delights to experience. In the Tyne Valley, just a short spin from the Wall, The Feathers (in Hedley on the Hill) and The Battlesteads (in There can be few parts of the country that boast so many Wark), are two recent Great British Pub Winners. If you love thriving local food producers. Wherever you find yourself great pub food washed down with something tasty then there’s always a tempting treat waiting in a café, pub, bakery, both these ‘locals’ are essential visits. deli, market or farmshop - from marvelous microbreweries to artisan breads, from heritage meats to….well, even Roman So whether you’re sipping a fabulous cuppa or gulping a ice creams! delicious local ale; dressing up for some fine dining or just fancy a light bite on the go, Hadrian’s Wall Country will delight every appetite.

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COFFEE SHOP & RESTAURANT NY086 478 INN NY935 641 ‘Dunes’ & Bistro@Bank Mill Heart of all

1 VisitBritain - Welcome Cyclists and Walkers 4 Located just off the Market Place in Hexham Situated on Coast Road between Allonby & Silloth. you will find the Heart of all England. Open every day 9.30am to 4.30pm. Fully licensed. A Traditional Pub serving Good Beer and Good Hot and cold meals all day. Homemade cooking Food, with a warm welcome. Food available, at its very best. Monday-Saturday 12pm-8pm. Sunday Roast Bank Mill, Beckfoot, Nr Silloth on Solway 12pm-4pm (Mile Tower 15a Bank Hill) CA7 4LF 5 Market Street, Hexham NE46 3NS T 01900 881340 E [email protected] T 01434 394143 M 07743 408245 W www.bankmillnurseries.co.uk E [email protected]

RESTAURANT NY859 767 TEA ROOM NY633 664 Battlesteads Hotel & Restaurant House of Meg Tea Rooms

2 Famed for its fantastic menu featuring an 5 Tea rooms in the heart of Roman Wall country unusual and regularly changing range of where we supply homemade cakes and scones, traditional dishes with a modern twist. Head chef also serving light snacks. Also have a small shop Eddie Shilton serves up delicious locally-sourced for everyday essentials. and home-grown culinary delights. Mumps Hall, , Brampton, Wark, Hexham, Northumberland NE48 3LS Cumbria CA8 7BW T 01434 230 209 T 01697 747 777 E [email protected] E [email protected] W www.battlesteads.com W www.houseofmeg.co.uk

CAFÉ NY484 610 Café Stobart

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A friendly cafe, only 400m from Hadrian’s Wall trail, directly beneath the Tower at Carlisle Airport. Enjoy fresh scones, cakes, soups or other delicious homemade specials. Normally open from 10:00am daily.

Café Stobart, Carlisle Airport, Crosby CA6 4NW T 01228 573641 E [email protected]

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TEA ROOM & VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE NY554 638 Lanercost - Hadrian’s Wall Gateway

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A fabulous Tea Room & Restaurant with home cooked food & homemade cakes our speciality. Main meals, light bites using local produce. Fully licensed. Hadrian's Wall Gateway Visitor Information Centre. The ideal starting point for what there is to see and do across Hadrian's Wall. Easy to read story boards, leaflets, maps & information free to access. Open daily 10am - 5pm (closed 25 & 26 December).

Lanercost, Brampton CA8 2HQ T 016977 41267 E [email protected] W www.lanercostexperience.co.uk

INN NY874 679 Red Lion

7 Come and Stay... Good old country Inn with log fires locally sourced ales, fine wines and traditional food with a twist. Enclosed beer garden at rear. Stanegate Road, Newbrough, Hexham NE47 5AR T 01434 674 226 E [email protected] W www.redlionnewbrough.co.uk

TEA ROOM NY222 627 Wallsend Tea Room

8 Traditional Tea Room at Wallsend Guest House. Open daily 14:00 to 17:00, April to October. Advance bookings welcome.

Wallsend Guest House, The Old Rectory, Bowness-on-Solway CA7 5AF T 01697 351 055 E [email protected] Walltown Crags © Roger Clegg W www.wallsend.net

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© English Heritage

From bikes to baggage Cycling, walking, site-seeing, Biking, hiking or touring, there’s a company to help you get fabulous accommodation - the best out of Hadrian’s Wall Country. Hadrian’s Wall Path National Trail and its network of shorter walks and circular it’s all here in Hadrian’s Wall trails, takes you in the sandal steps of the Romans, from Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway. It hugs the Wall for much Country. So why not get of its route and showcases some of England’s most dramatic vistas. Hadrian’s Cycleway runs from Ravenglass to someone else to do all the Tynemouth, meandering along quiet roads and tracks with legwork? no sense of time’s winged chariot at your shoulder. Don’t want to bring your own bike? Then simply hire one in Appoint your own foot soldiers Newcastle, right on the Cycleway. For some, part of the fun of taking a break is the organising, Your guide to the Guides both before and during the break. And with so much to see If you prefer the guided option, then that’s no problem. and do in Hadrian’s Wall Country there’s always plenty to Friendly Hadrian’s Wall Country Volunteers bring any visit to plan. But some people just want someone else to do it all, life throughout the year. And other coach tours and guided leaving them free to enjoy their travels. Accommodation walking and touring companies are available, too. The key to booking companies and tour operators offer excellent all of this – leave enough time for exploring the attractions service, great value for money and reduce the need for you along the way (Roman and otherwise), after all they have to stress over the detail. been almost 2,000 years in the making.

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TOUR OPERATOR TOUR OPERATOR The Walking Holiday Company Contours Walking Holidays

The specialist company providing ‘self-guided’ walking holidays Contours Walking Holidays provide everything you need for a on Britain’s National Trails. relaxing, worry-free, self-guided walk along Hadrian’s Wall - All your accommodation booking and luggage transfer needs comfortable accommodation, luggage transfer, maps, guidebook are taken care of. Guide books and maps are provided. and emergency support. Barton House, 21 North End, Wirksworth DE4 4FG T 01629 821 900 F 01629 821 901 PO Box 118, Monmouth NP25 9AS E [email protected] T 01600 713 008 W www.contours.co.uk E [email protected] Prop: Mr Mark Townsend W www.thewalkingholidaycompany.co.uk Open: All Year Prop: Julie Thomas Open: All Year Group Size: 1 - 40

SCENIC FLIGHT TOURS TOUR OPERATOR Border Air Tours Easyways

Border Air Tours is a Scenic Flight Operator based Easyways arranges the route of your choice: at Carlisle Airport. Join our Pilots/Tour Guides on advice, itineraries, accommodation and luggage a flight of discovery over Hadrian's Wall. transport all for one modest booking fee. See Birdoswald, Vindolanda, Housesteads and Easyways Accommodation Booking Service, Chesters all from an eagle eye view. Haypark Business Centre, Marchmont Ave, Polmont, Hangar 30, Carlisle Airport, Carlisle CA6 4NW Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland FK2 0NZ T 01228 573 490 T 01324 714132 E [email protected] E [email protected] W www.easyways.com W www.borderairtraining.com

TOUR OPERATOR BAGGAGE COURIER SERVICE Celtic Trails Walking Holidays Hadrian’s Haul

Celtic Trails tailor makes high quality self guided Baggage courier service along the length of walking holidays along Hadrian’s Wall Path. We Hadrian’s Wall. Advance bookings taken. take care of all the details leaving you to enjoy 16 Aldeburgh Ave, Lemington Rise, the walk. Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 8TA PO Box 11, Chepstow NP16 6ZD T 07967 564 823 celtic T 01291 689774 F 01291 689846 E [email protected] trails E [email protected] W www.hadrianshaul.com W www.celtic-trails.com Cost: From £5 per bag/transfer

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DAYS OUT BLUE BADGE TOURIST GUIDE Errington Reay and Co. Ltd Laura Rhodes

Friendly and welcoming Blue Badge Guide offering short guided walks, site visits and panoramic coach tours in the Hadrian’s Wall area and throughout Northern England. Enquiries from large and small groups welcomed.

T 07758 077818 or 0191 284 7318 E [email protected] W www.laurarhodes.co.uk

DAYS OUT Mr George’s Museum of Time

Watch and Clock Museum based around the local children's stories of Mr George the Clock Man. Suitable for all ages with children's activities throughout, the history behind the stories and fascinating watch and clock displays. 4 Central Place, NE49 0DF T 01434 321776 W www.timeforgeorge.co.uk

BLUE BADGE GUIDE/TOUR OPERATOR Northern Secrets Ltd

We specialise in tailor-made holidays and guided tours to Northern England and Hadrian’s Wall. Come visit our factory shop and new kiln museum open 2013. 11 Garden Crescent, Ebchester, We are a unique pottery producing quality handmade British County Durham DH8 0PT stoneware garden pots. T 01207 560455 M 07813 787 009 All our products have the distinctive salt glaze finish, manufactured E [email protected] to a high standard and styles inspired by the English Garden theme. W www.northernsecrets.co.uk Truly outstanding handmade pottery Made in Britain. Prop: Alex Jacobs Open: All Year More than just a pot ... • distinctive glaze • hand thrown by individually skilled craftsmen • high fired stoneware pot • 10 year frost proof guarantee

Errington Reay & Co. Ltd, , Hexham, Northumberland NE47 7HU T 01434 344 245 E [email protected] W www.erringtonreay.co.uk Open: 7 days, Apr - Oct 9.00am - 5.00pm, Nov-Mar 10.00am - 4.00pm

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TOUR OPERATOR TOUR OPERATOR Open Book Visitor Guiding Shepherds Walks Holidays

Welcome to Hadrian’s Wall self-guided tours, guided tours and coach tours. 35 years - interpreting heritage, culture and landscape. Holly Nook, The Faugh, Heads Nook, Brampton, Cumbria CA8 9EG T 01228 670578 M 07775 603397 E [email protected] W www.greatguidedtours.co.uk Prop: Carol Donnelly MBE- For services to Tourism

BLUE BADGE TOURIST GUIDE Quality walking tour operator, offering self guided, guided and Sue Wardle Tourist Guide bespoke holidays along Hadrian’s Wall, Northumberland and Borders. Shepherds Walks holidays are designed to help you relax and Explore the history and hidden secrets of recharge, enjoy the walks and take in the beautiful scenery. Whatever Hadrian’s Wall Country & Cumbria with an your level of fitness and experience we can work out an itinerary to informed & entertaining Blue Badge Guide. Site meet your needs. visits, panoramic coach & minibus tours, guided walks, bespoke tours - large & small groups. c/o The Cycle Hub, Ouseburn, Quayside, Easby Farm, Easby, Brampton, Cumbria CA8 2HA Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 1BU T 07980 647620 / 016977 41683 T 0191 265 1110 E [email protected] E [email protected] W www.discoveringcumbria.co.uk W www.shepherdswalksholidays.co.uk

TOUR OPERATOR PONY TREKKING CENTRE Saddle Skedaddle Cycling Holidays Sinderhope Pony Trekking Centre

North East based specialist cycle tour operator offering a full range of Sinderhope Pony Trekking Centre provides trekking over moors and guided and self guided holidays along Hadrian’s Cycleway. through dales on native type ponies suitable for all ages, beginners to Choose from a range of start dates or propose your own. We design advanced. Also children’s pony days, lessons and rides. rides for family, friends and charity groups. Call us to discuss your requirements. Also available are holidays on the C2C, Coast and Castles, Sinderhope, Allendale, Northumberland NE47 9SH Way of the Roses and the Walney to Whitby. T 01434 685 266 c/o The Cycle Hub, Ouseburn, Quayside, E [email protected] Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 1BU W www.sinderhopeponytrekking.co.uk T 0191 265 1110 E [email protected] Open All Year W www.skedaddle.co.uk Cost £15 per hour

24 25 Tour operators, booking agencies, guided services and things to do Take a look around our online shop

BAGGAGE COURIER SERVICE Walkers’ Baggage Transfer Co. Ltd Walking in Hadrian’s Wall Country Containing the 16 do-in-a-day circular walks in Hadrian’s Wall Country. This set of walks and itineraries presents some of the best walking in Hadrian’s Wall Country.

Cost: £4.95

Hadrian's Wall's longest established and most experienced baggage transfer company. Bookings taken by phone, email or by the online booking form. First-class service. 18 Circular and Linear Walks What better way to experience Hadrian’s Wall Country than by using Unit 3A, Townfoot Industrial Estate, Brampton, Cumbria CA8 1SW the AD122 bus service and connecting services to then explore on foot the T 016977 42341 F 016977 3818 landscape and heritage of the World E [email protected] W www.walkersbags.co.uk Heritage Site and beyond. Prop: Mrs Janet Walker Open: March - October Cost: £2.50 Cost: From £5 per bag

The Essential Companion

This guide will help walkers and visitors to find essential services and help you to enjoy the Hadrian’s Wall Path National Trail to the full.

Cost: £4.95

Essential Hadrian's Wall Walking Pack

The Essential Hadrian’s Wall Walking Pack contains the Hadrian’s Wall Path Harvey Map, The Aurum Press Hadrian’s Wall Path National Trail Guide and The Essential Companion to Hadrian’s Wall Path National Trail.

Sycamore Gap © Roger Clegg Cost: £29

Visit hadrianswallshop.co.uk 26 for the full range of items available 27 Self catering For self catering accommodation, the layout and design of Quality Gradings the accommodation and the range and quality of the kitchen equipment are assessed, as well as the quality and how to understand them comfort of the bedrooms and bathrooms and, most importantly, the cleanliness. As you may imagine, there’s a wide range of accommodation Hostels available in Hadrian’s Wall Country. Location, facilities, type of Star rated accommodation often in shared rooms with property and budget will all influence your choices. Faced bunk beds. Family rooms may also be available. Hostels with so many options, it can be comforting to know that normally welcome individuals, families and groups. expert help is at hand in terms of assessing accommodation. Bunkhouses Follow the sign Rural accommodation, which can be booked by groups or Looking out for either the Enjoy England individuals. Services and facilities may be limited, but will & Quality Rose symbol or the AA logo is include a self catering facility. key. It’s proof that the accommodation has been independently assessed for the official national quality Camping barns assessment scheme by experienced professional inspectors. These provide very simple accommodation in a rural setting. Visitors should normally expect to bring their own sleeping You may on occasions see the Quality Cumbria logo, bags and cooking equipment. an assessment initiative run locally but in partnership with VisitEngland. Holiday, touring and camping parks Enjoy England awards star ratings reflecting the overall What’s assessed and how? quality of the park from one to five stars- five stars being There’s an official Quality Rose and AA assessment scheme to reserved for parks of exceptional quality. The AA awards cover every type of accommodation from self-catering to farm pennants rather than stars. stays and hostels. Every scheme uses a straightforward 1-5 star rating to give you a reliable guide as to what to expect: Welcome to Excellence symbol ★ Simple, practical, no frills. Businesses with this award aim to exceed visitor needs ★★ Well presented and well run. and expectations and provide an environment where courtesy, helpfulness and a warm welcome are ★★★ Good level of quality and comfort. standard. ★★★★ Excellent standard throughout. ★★★★★ Exceptional with a degree of luxury. Walkers Welcome and Cyclists Welcome Accommodation that meets the particular needs of Hotels walkers and cyclists participate in these schemes. To be assessed under the Hotel scheme, hotels have to be licensed, with all rooms ensuite (or with private bathroom) Families Welcome scheme and offer dinner at least 5 nights a week. It goes without This scheme gives families the confidence that they are saying, but you will find enhanced services with higher rated booking accommodation that meets their particular properties. needs. Simple criteria have been developed to indicate Guest accommodation the extra facilities and service that can make a family Guest accommodation properties are likely to be smaller holiday even more enjoyable. than hotels with perhaps more of a family feel and approach. The different categories are: Inns, Restaurants Welcome Pets with Rooms, Bed and Breakfast, Farmhouses, Guest Houses Properties in this scheme have taken extra effort to and Guest Accommodation. ensure a pleasurable stay for both pet and owner.

28 29 Breakfast Award This award recognises those hotels and guest accommodation businesses which have gone the extra mile Accommodation to ensure the breakfast will exceed your expectations. entries: Awaiting Inspection At the time of going to press, accommodation displaying how to use them Awaiting Inspection has applied for participation in one of the above assessment schemes. Please check with the and what they tell you. business directly to ascertain what grading they have achieved. Each accommodation entry in this guide is laid out in a clear fashion. Green Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS) GTBS recognises places to stay and visit that are taking Description of property and supplementary images action to support the local area and the wider environment. Type of accommodation offered by this property, It is Europe’s largest and most successful ‘green’ eg. hotel, self catering, caravan park, bed and breakfast accreditation scheme for tourism. Map Distance from Hadrian’s VisitEngland Gold & Silver Awards number Wall Path National Trail Ordnance Survey national grid VisitEngland give further accolades to hotels and guest Property name reference accommodation that not only achieve their overall rating

but also provide exceptional quality throughout, especially SMALL HOTEL National Trail: 4.5 miles NY569 601 in service and hospitality. Battlesteads Hotel & Restaurant

AA Red Stars 18 The AA gives red stars to select hotels in each star grading. These have been awarded ‘Inspectors’ Choice’ status National Accessible Scheme Hadrian’s Wall Country offers many opportunities for visitors with disabilities to enjoy this unique destination. Many accommodation providers, restaurants and Multi-award winning Battlesteads is renowned for its superb food, attractions cater for visitors with disabilities and will welcoming hospitality and outstanding ‘green’ credentials. All food is happily accommodate specific requirements. If you have either grown on-site or sourced locally. The hotel has 17 bedrooms with complimentary bottled water, fresh fruit and organic toiletries. particular mobility needs, look for the following National Accessible Scheme Symbols. Wark-on-Tyne, Hexham NE48 3LS T 01434 230 209 Suitable for older and less Suitable for the visually E [email protected] mobile guests impaired W www.battlesteads.com Prop: Richard Slade Open: All Year Suitable for part-time Suitable for the hearing impaired Cost: From £60 - £135 prpn B&B wheelchair users based on 2 people sharing FT Exceptional for independent Suitable for independent wheelchair users wheelchair users Quality rating awarded Exceptional for assisted Contact details wheelchair users (see page 28) Opening season and price guide (correct at Symbols detailing the official Details of all these schemes can be found on time of going to press) Welcome schemes, and visithadrianswall.co.uk suppliers of Local Produce and FairTrade goods 30 31 The Eastern Approaches: Section One Tyneside to Hexham

Quayside at sunset © NewcastleGateshead Initiative

coastline. Or you can roam free in rolling countryside and From cultural city life to quaint villages. And, of course, there are iconic ‘must-sees’ countryside serenity the such as The Angel of the North, BALTIC, the Great North Museum and NewcastleGateshead Quayside and bridges. easterly frontier of Hadrian’s Near the lovely market town of Corbridge you can visit Wall Country deliver the best Vallum Farm and sample one of their delicious home made ice creams. Bustling Hexham is dominated by the medieval of both possible worlds - and Abbey (built using stone from the Wall) and the Old Gaol, depicting the Border Reivers Story. delivers it in style. There’s all this and the Wall itself, of course. Don’t miss the reconstructions at the supply fort of Arbeia at South You can have your cake and eat it. Especially in Shields or the extensive excavations of Segedunum immeasurably varied Hadrian’s Wall Country’s east. at Wallsend. And Hadrian’s Cycleway starts on the coast You can be city-based and soak up the immense cultural with the Hadrian’s Wall Path National Trail also beginning vitality, shopping and nightlife of NewcastleGateshead. in Wallsend. You can explore stunning seaside vistas along an unspoiled

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Wark Chesters B6320 Roman Fort A68 EDINBURGH, North 4 THE NORTH A1 Whitley Bay 14 Sea P A696 NEWCASTLE 13 Segedunum P UPON TYNE Roman Fort, B6318 Baths & Museum Wall (Military Road) The Great Tynemouth North Museum A6079 12 A68 P Heddon-on P 16 11 -the-Wall Wallsend South A69 3 Shields 5 Wylam 1 Cor8bridg7 e P 10 9 15 6 2 A695 P Prudhoe HEXHAM Blaydon Metro Dunston Centre Arbeia Roman Fort Riding GATESHEAD & Museum Mill Stocksfield

A68 Corbridge Roman Town A1 SUNDERLAND

GUEST ACCOMMODATION National Trail: 3 miles NY996 643 HOSTEL National Trail: 4 miles NZ246 640 2 The Crofts SILVER AWARD Albatross Backpackers In! 1 Newcastle Road, Corbridge, 3 Northumberland NE45 5LW T 01434 633 046 E [email protected] W www.2thecrofts.co.uk Prop: Liz Hagger Open: All Year Cost: £65 - £75 prpn, FT breakfast included

SELF CATERING National Trail: 3 miles NY989 644 City centre location • Clean, modern, safe • Fully fitted self catering kitchen • Laundry facilities/dry room • Free toast, coffee and tea April Cottage Linen included • Free baggage storage • Free Wi-Fi 2 40 Hill Street, Corbridge, Northumberland NE45 5AA 51 Grainger Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5JE T 01625 861 718 T 0191 233 1330 E [email protected] E [email protected] W www.aprilcottagecorbridge.co.uk W www.albatrossnewcastle.com Prop: Kate Dean Prop: Liane Rose Open: All Year Open: All Year Cost: £350 - £460 Sleeps up to 5 Cost: From £16.50 - £24.50 pppn

34 35 Section One Tyneside to Hexham

SELF CATERING National Trail: 2 miles NY928 722 SELF CATERING National Trail: 3 miles NY996 644 Chollerton Old Church Cottages The Hayes 4 The Old Church, Chollerton, Hexham 8 Newcastle Road, Corbridge, Hexham, Northumberland NE46 4TF Northumberland NE45 5LP T 01434 681 930 T 01434 632 010 E [email protected] E [email protected] W www.chollerton-oldchurch.co.uk W www.hayes-corbridge.co.uk Prop: Marilyn Framrose Open: All Year Prop: Mrs M J Matthews Cost: £210 - £595 per week Open: All Year 3 cottages Sleeps 1-5 FT Cost: £345 - £535 Sleeps 4/5 FT

INN National Trail: 3.5 miles NZ034 645 GUEST ACCOMMODATION National Trail: 0.75 miles NZ168 640 Duke of Wellington Inn SILVER AWARD Hedgefield House 5 Newton, Northumberland NE43 7UL 9

T 01661 844 446 E [email protected] W www.thedukeofwellingtoninn.co.uk Prop: Rob Harris Open: All Year Cost: £90 prpn, including breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST National Trail: 3.4 miles NY989 636 Georgian Mansion House standing in 3 acres of award-winning wooded gardens. Italian restaurant and traditional pub, 300 yards. Fellcroft Free pick up and drop off service. 6 Station Road, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5AY Stella Road, Blaydon on Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE21 4LR T 01434 632 384 T 0191 413 7373 E [email protected] E [email protected] W www.fellcroftbandb.com W www.hedgefieldhouse.co.uk Prop: Mrs Brown Open: Jan - Nov Prop: David Wood Cost: £32.50 - £75 pppn Open: All Year We accept dogs FT Cost: From £35pppn

GUEST ACCOMMODATION National Trail: 3 miles NY996 644 SELF CATERING National Trail: 4 miles NY937 637 The Hayes Hexham Hideaways GOLD AWARD 7 Newcastle Road, Corbridge, Hexham, 10 The Beacons - NE46 1AW Northumberland NE45 5LP Sammy’s Place - NE46 2EA T 01434 632 010 T 01434 312 047 / 07903 038 623 E [email protected] E [email protected] W www.hayes-corbridge.co.uk W www.sammyshideaway.com Prop: Mrs M J Matthews Prop: Susan Sibbald Open: All Year Open: All Year Cost: £250 - £550 per week Cost: £36 - £39 pppn FT 2 cottages available in central Hexham Sleep 1-4

36 See pages 34-35 to view the accommodation location map 37 Section One Tyneside to Hexham

HOSTEL National Trail: 0.4 miles NZ124 667 GUEST ACCOMMODATION National Trail: 4 miles NZ358 721 Houghton North Farm Oaktree Lodge SILVER AWARD 11 Heddon on the Wall, 14 Northumberland NE15 0EZ T 01661 854 364 / 07708 419 911 E [email protected] W www.hadrianswallaccommodation.com Prop: Mrs Paula Laws Open: Feb - Oct Cost: £25 - £45 pppn FT including breakfast

FARMHOUSE National Trail: On the Trail NZ102 675 Ideal base for Hadrian’s Wall just 15 minutes from Wallsend Segedunum via Metro rail. 1400 Hadrian’s Wall walkers stayed at Ironsign Country House Oaktree Lodge in 2012. Located on the Coast. Local organic breakfast 12 Military Road, Heddon on the Wall, included. Organic packed lunches available. Parking free. Northumberland NE15 0JB 15 Esplanade, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear NE26 2AH T 01661 853 802 T 0191 252 8587 E [email protected] E [email protected] W www.ironsignfarm.co.uk W www.oaktree-lodge.co.uk Prop: Mr Owen Little Prop: Andrew Birds Open: Mar - Oct Open: All Year Cost: £30 - £32.50 pppn FT FT Cost: £35 - £55 pppn

COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL National Trail: 2 miles NZ034 716 BED AND BREAKFAST National Trail: 3 miles NY991 631 Matfen Hall SILVER AWARD Prospect House 13 15 Prospect House, Farnley, Corbridge, Northumberland NE45 5RR T 01434 633 551 E [email protected] W www.prospecthousebandb.co.uk Prop: Sue Walne Open: All Year except Christmas Day Cost: From £37 pppn FT

Set in 300 acres of parkland in Matfen village, with a fine dining BED AND BREAKFAST National Trail: 0.5 miles NZ117 645 restaurant, golf course, award-winning spa and leisure club. Contemporary and traditional style bedrooms. Wormald House 16 Main Street, Wylam, Matfen, Northumberland NE20 0RH Northumberland NE41 8DN T 01661 886500 T 01661 852 529 E [email protected] E [email protected] W www.matfenhall.com W www.wormaldhouse.co.uk Prop: John and Angela Craven Open: All Year Open: Mid Jan - Mid Dec Cost: From £110 prpn FT Cost: £31 - £35 pppn

38 See pages 34-35 to view the accommodation location map 39 The Spectacular Frontier: Section Two Hexham to Brampton

Hotbank Crags © Roger Clegg

On the Roman trail you’re spoilt for choice. The Calvary fort Discover an unparalleled at Chesters has a well preserved Wall and Bath House and treasure trove of spectacular there are the remarkable ruins of the temple of Mithras at Carrawburgh. Housesteads Roman Fort’s magnificent ruins landscape, unmissable visitor shouldn’t be missed especially with its new visitor centre set to open in 2013. At Roman Vindolanda there are amazing attractions and Imperial reconstructions and ongoing archaeology, plus tremendous treasures showcased at Carvoran’s Roman Army Museum. magnificence. From Greenhead, there’s an impressive section of Wall snaking along Walltown Crags, yielding panoramic views. The central region of Hadrian’s Wall Country is not to be Birdoswald, with its inspiring visitor centre, original turf missed. Not only delivering some of the most inspiring Roman Wall, later stone Wall and well preserved defences, gives remains, but offering a wealth of other essential things to do unmatched insight into the Roman world. and see. From the sheer serenity of the Northumberland National Park, one of the quietest national parks in the country, to unbeatable family-fun attractions such as Walby Farm Park near Carlisle. Explore the many fabulous trails at Kielder Water and Forest Park. And there’s the UK’s first UNESCO Geopark – the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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Bellingham OURISTAccommodation B6318 URGH Catlowdy Wark Housesteads 18 Chesters A68 Bewcastle in Section Two Roman Army Northumberland Roman Fort 2 Roman Fort Museum National Park Centre, 40 Birdoswald Once Brewed A7 Roman Fort 36 P P 26 Netherby 34 25 P Chollerford NORTHUMBERLAND P NATIONAL51 PARK Wall Longtown 49 P 23 P P 39 B6318 5 Gilsland 53 7 Lanercost 57 48 A6079 42 21 54 56 Priory P 30 43 55 P P A7 A6071 24 47 37 35 31 Haydon Bridge20 22 52 29 4 Greenhead 46 A74 44 Bardon Mill A69 58 38 HALTWHISTLE 45 HEXHAM A695 17 41

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GUEST HOUSE National Trail: 1.8 miles NY708 640 SMALL HOTEL National Trail: 4.5 miles NY569 601 Ashcroft Guest House GOLD AWARD Battlesteads Hotel & Restaurant 17 18

Elegant Victorian vicarage with a special touch. Set in extensive, Multi-award winning Battlesteads is renowned for its superb food, award-winning, terraced gardens. Luxury suites available. Private welcoming hospitality and outstanding ‘green’ credentials. All food is parking within grounds. Complimentary Wi-Fi. either grown on-site or sourced locally. The hotel has 17 bedrooms with complimentary bottled water, fresh fruit and organic toiletries. Lanty’s Lonnen, Haltwhistle, Northumberland NE49 0DA Wark-on-Tyne, Hexham NE48 3LS T 01434 320 213 T 01434 230 209 E [email protected] E [email protected] W www.ashcroftguesthouse.co.uk W www.battlesteads.com Prop: Geoff and Christine James Prop: Richard Slade Open: All Year Open: All Year FT Cost: From £60 - £135 prpn B&B Cost: £42.50 - £60 pppn based on 2 people sharing FT

42 43 Section Two Hexham to Brampton

INN National Trail: 3.5 miles NY580 596 BED AND BREAKFAST National Trail: On the Trail NY716 669 Belted Will Inn Burnhead 19 Hallbankgate, Brampton, 23 Burnhead, Cawfields, Cumbria CA8 2NJ Nr Haltwhistle NE49 9PJ T 016977 46236 F 016977 46900 T 01434 320 841 E [email protected] E [email protected] W www.beltedwill.co.uk W www.burnheadbedandbreakfast.co.uk Prop: Stephen Starkey and Alyson Forster Prop: David and Christine Hunter Open: All Year Open: All Year (except Christmas) Cost: £35 pppn Cost: £30 - £45 pppn FT

SELF CATERING National Trail: 4 miles NY839 639 BED AND BREAKFAST National Trail: 1 mile NY621 651 Braemar Bush Nook 20 Edenholme, John Martin Street, 24 Upper Denton, Gilsland, Brampton, Haydon Bridge, Northumberland Cumbria CA8 7AF NE47 6AA T 01697 747 194 T 01434 684 622 E [email protected] E [email protected] W www.bushnook.co.uk W www.edenholme.co.uk Prop: Malcolm Redman Prop: Cynthia Bradley Open: All Year Open: All Year Cost: £220 - £415 per week Sleeps 1-5 Cost: £70 - £90 prpn, breakfast included FT

GUEST ACCOMMODATION National Trail: 0.25 miles NY628 666 FARMHOUSE National Trail: 1.4 miles NY881 694 Brookside Villa B&B SILVER AWARD Carr Edge SILVER AWARD 21 Gilsland, Cumbria CA8 7DA 25 Newbrough, Hexham, T 016977 47300 Northumberland NE47 5EA E [email protected] T 01434 674 788 W www.brooksidevilla.com E [email protected] Prop: Denise Collins W www.carredge.co.uk Open: All Year Prop: Sandie Gibson Cost: From £42.50 pppn, Open: All Year including breakfast FT Cost: £36 - £50 FT

BED AND BREAKFAST National Trail: 1 mile NY705 649 GUEST HOUSE National Trail: On the Trail NY849 710 Broomshaw Hill Farm SILVER AWARD Carraw Farm GOLD AWARD 22 Willia Road, Haltwhistle NE49 9NP 26 Military Road, Humshaugh, Hexham, Northumberland NE46 4DB T 01434 321 775 T 01434 689 857 F 01434 700 800 E [email protected] E [email protected] W www.broomshaw.co.uk W www.carraw.co.uk Prop: Anne Stark Prop: Kevin and Leah Vigars Open: All Year Open: All Year (except Christmas Day & New Year’s Day) FT Cost: From £80-£98 prpn B&B Cost: £35 - £50 pppn based on 2 people sharing FT

44 See pages 42-43 to view the accommodation location map 45 Section Two Hexham to Brampton

SELF CATERING National Trail: 11 miles NY838 833 SELF CATERING National Trail: 1 mile NY735 649 Castle Hill View Common House Farm Holiday Cottages 27 Front Street, Bellingham NE48 2AA 31

T 0191 280 9578 E [email protected] W www.castlehillview.co.uk Prop: Mike Aynsley Open: All Year Cost: From £6 - £15 pppn Units: 2

SELF CATERING National Trail: 4 miles NY656 590 Offering spectacular views and tranquillity; Common House Farm is environmentally friendly and homely. Each cottage has its own south GOLD AWARD Clover Hill Cottage facing patio and modern interior. Dogs welcome. 28 Cloverhill, Lambley, Brampton, Cumbria CA8 7NF Common House Farm, Melkridge, Northumberland NE49 9PF T 07834 068 316 T 01434 321 680 E [email protected] E [email protected] W www.cloverhillcumbria.co.uk W www.commonhousefarm.co.uk Prop: John Errington Prop: Mr and Mrs Currie Open: All Year Open: All Year Cost: £390 - £590 per week Sleeps 1-4 Cost: £215 - £490 per week 5 units FT

BED AND BREAKFAST / SELF CATERING National Trail: 2.8 miles NY779 646 HOTEL National Trail: 3 miles NY569 601 Coach House at Bardon Mill SILVER AWARD Farlam Hall Hotel 29 Southview, Bardon Mill, Hexham 32 NE47 7HZ T 01434 344 779 E [email protected] W www.bardonmillcoachhouse.co.uk Prop: Carole Hall Open: All Year Cost: £33 pppn/weekly rates

BED AND BREAKFAST National Trail: On the Trail NY654 662 After a day walking The Wall enjoy the comfort, fine food and service Four Wynds that Farlam is famous for. Member of Relais & Chateaux. AA 3 Red Stars/Inspectors’ Choice 30 Longbyre, Greenhead, Northumberland CA8 7HN Brampton, Cumbria CA8 2NG T 01697 747 972 T 01697 746 234 E [email protected] E [email protected] W www.four-wynds-guest-house.co.uk W www.farlamhall.co.uk Prop: Nigel Jarvis Prop: The Quinion Family Open: Feb - Nov Open: All Year (except 24 - 31 Dec & 4 Jan - 19 Jan) Cost: £34 - £40 pppn FT Cost: £105 - £130 pppn

46 See pages 42-43 to view the accommodation location map 47 Section Two Hexham to Brampton

SELF CATERING National Trail: 19.6 miles NY581 477 BED AND BREAKFAST National Trail: 1 mile NY696 655 Fell View Cottage Glendale Mews 33 35 Glendale, North Road, Haltwhistle, Northumberland NE49 9ND T 01434 320 711 / 07971 691 631 E [email protected] W www.glendaleleisure.co.uk Prop: Julie Parkinson Open: All Year Cost: From £35 pppn FT

Situated in a Designated Area Of Outstanding Beauty with fabulous FARMHOUSE National Trail: 0.25 miles NY885 717 views of the Allendale Valley and beyond. The once derelict cottage has been rebuilt using the original stone to create a traditional Greencarts Northumberland cottage to the highest possible standard. 36 Greencarts Farm, Humshaugh, Hexham, Sparty Lea, Near Hexham, Northumberland NE47 9UJ Northumberland NE46 4BW T 0191 386 9045 T 01434 681 320 E [email protected] E [email protected] W www.fellviewcottage.co.uk W www.greencarts.co.uk Prop: Mr Colin Verne-Jones Prop: Mrs Sandra Maughan Open: All Year Open: All Year Cost: £495 - £790 per week Sleeps 1-7 Cost: £60 - £80 per double room per night, breakfast included FT

SELF CATERING & HOSTEL National Trail: 1.2 miles NY750 692 INN National Trail: 0.5 miles NY660 652 Gibbs Hill Farm Cottages & Hostel Greenhead Hotel 34 37 Greenhead, Brampton, Northumberland CA8 7HB T 01697 747 411 E [email protected] W www.greenhead-hotel.co.uk Prop: Dave and Sue House Open: All Year Cost: From £50 -£80 prpn, including full breakfast FT

Comfortable accommodation on central section of Hadrian’s Wall. GUEST ACCOMMODATION National Trail: 1 mile NY707 642 3 award-winning cottages, sleep 12. Well equipped hostel for 18, ideal as a base for whole Wall walk. Breakfasts available. The Grey Bull 38 Main Street, Haltwhistle, Gibbs Hill Farm, Once Brewed, Bardon Mill, Hexham, Northumberland NE49 0DL Northumberland NE47 7AP T 01434 321 991 / 07745 836 972 T 01434 344 030 E [email protected] E [email protected] W www.gibbshillfarm.co.uk W www.greybullhotel.co.uk Prop: Mrs Valerie Gibson Prop: Kristen Hind Open: All Year (except Christmas) Open: Jan - Dec FT Cost: Cottages: £280 - £950pw, Hostel: £16pppn Cost: From £32.50 pppn FT

48 See pages 42-43 to view the accommodation location map 49 Section Two Hexham to Brampton

INN National Trail: 0.4 miles NY916 690 B&B, SELF CATERING, CAMPING BARN National Trail: On the Trail NY660 661 The Hadrian Holmhead 39 Wall, Hexham, Northumberland 43 Hadrian's Wall, Greenhead, NE46 4EE Northumberland CA8 7HY T 016977 47402 T 01434 681 232 F 01434 681 512 E [email protected] E [email protected] W www.bandbhadrianswall.com W www.hadrianhotel.com Prop: Judy and Alan Clark Prop: Mr David Lindsay Open: All Year (except Christmas Open: All Year Cost: £36 - £40 pppn and New Year) Cost: From £32.50 pppn FT (B&B), from £12.50 pppn (Barn)

BED AND BREAKFAST National Trail: 1.4 miles NY872 734 FARMHOUSE National Trail: 3 miles NY666 656 Hallbarns Kellah Farm SILVER AWARD 40 Hexham North Road, Simonburn 44 Haltwhistle, Northumberland Northumberland NE48 3AQ NE49 0JL T 01434 681 419 T 01434 320 816 E [email protected] E [email protected] W www.hallbarns-simonburn.co.uk W www.kellah.co.uk Prop: Margaret Locke Prop: Mrs L Teasdale Open: All Year Open: All Year Cost: £35 - £60pppn, Cost: £32 - £45 pppn FT breakfast included FT Self catering accommodation available

CAMPING AND TOURING PARK National Trail: 5 miles NY918 623 HOTEL National Trail: 6.9 miles NY834 624 Hexham Racecourse Caravan Site Langley Castle Hotel GOLD AWARD 41 High Yarridge, Hexham, 45 Northumberland NE46 2JP T 01434 606 847 E [email protected] W www.hexham-racecourse.co.uk Prop: Mr JR Litster (Manager) Open: May - Sept Cost: £10 - £17

BED AND BREAKFAST National Trail: 0.25 miles NY624 668 Award-winning 14th century hotel and restaurant is the ideal place to explore Northumberland. Many Castle rooms boast four-poster beds, The Hill on the Wall GOLD AWARD window seats and feature bathrooms. 42 The Hill, Gilsland, Cumbria CA8 7DA T 01697 747 214 Langley-on-Tyne, Northumberland NE47 5LU E [email protected] T 01434 688 888 F 01434 684 019 W www.hillonthewall.co.uk E [email protected] Prop: Elaine Packer W www.langleycastle.com Open: Mar - Dec FT Prop: Manager - Anton Phillips Cost: £75 - £85 per double room Open: All Year per night, breakfast included Cost: £77.50 - £139.50 pppn FT

50 See pages 42-43 to view the accommodation location map 51 Section Two Hexham to Brampton

BED & BREAKFAST/INN National Trail: 1.4 miles NY707 640 HOTEL & SELF CATERING National Trail: 11 miles NY832 834 The Manor House Inn Riverdale Hall Hotel 46 Main Street, Haltwhistle, 50 Northumberland NE49 0BS T 01434 322 588 E [email protected] W www.themanorhousehaltwhistle.co.uk Prop: Mr Earl R Nicholson Open: All Year (except Christmas Day) Cost: From £30-45 pppn FT

GUEST ACCOMMODATION National Trail: On the Trail NY569 645 Set on the banks of the North Tyne. Award-winning restaurant, indoor pool & sauna, bar with open log fire. Spacious, well equipped rooms, Quarry Side with lovely views. Free wifi. Private fishing & golf. 47 Banks, Brampton, Cumbria CA8 2JH Bellingham, Hexham, Northumberland NE48 2JT T 01697 72538 T 01434 220 254 E [email protected] E [email protected] W www.quarryside.co.uk W www.riverdalehallhotel.co.uk Prop: Elizabeth Harding FT Open: All Year Open: All Year Cost: £35 - £69 pppn (except Christmas & New Year) 4 Self Catering properties from £160 per week FT Cost: £30 - £40 per pppn

INN National Trail: 3 miles NY874 679 GUEST ACCOMMODATION National Trail: 0.7 miles NY739 683 Red Lion Inn Saughy Rigg Farm Guest House 48 Stanegate Road, Newbrough, 51 Twice Brewed, Haltwhistle, Hexham NE47 5AR Northumberland NE49 9PT T 01434 674 226 T 01434 344 120 E [email protected] E [email protected] W www.redlionnewbrough.co.uk W www.saughyrigg.co.uk Prop: Andy & Susan Smith Prop: Kath Dowle FT Open: All Year Open: All Year (except Christmas Day) Cost: £30-£45 pppn Cost: From £30 - £45 pppn FT

SELF CATERING National Trail: 1.75 miles NY721 686 BED AND BREAKFAST National Trail: 3 miles NY788 647 Rowan Cottage Strand Cottage 49 High Edges Green, Cawburn, 52 Main Road (A69), Bardon Mill, Haltwhistle, Northumberland NE49 9PP Hexham, Northumberland NE47 7BH T 01434 320 352 T 01434 344 643 / 07833 968 655 E [email protected] E [email protected] W www.rowan-cottage.org.uk W www.strand-cottage.co.uk Prop: Mrs M Swallow Prop: Angela Frayne Open: All Year Open: All Year Cost: £60 - £65 per double room per Cost: £295 per week Sleeps 2 night, breakfast included FT

52 See pages 42-43 to view the accommodation location map 53 Section Two Hexham to Brampton

SELF CATERING National Trail: 0.25 miles NY629 666 GUEST HOUSE National Trail: 0.5 miles NY748 668 Tantallon Cottage Vallum Lodge GOLD AWARD 53 Gilsland, Brampton, Cumbria 56 CA8 7DA T 01697 747 111 E [email protected] W www.tantallonhouse.co.uk Prop: Lorna Ashman Open: All Year Cost: £294 - £504 per week. Sleeps 2 adults + 2 small children

BED AND BREAKFAST National Trail: 0.25 miles NY629 666 Vallum Lodge is a family run guest house which offers high quality hospitality. Situated in the central section of Hadrian’s Wall, just a SILVER AWARD Tantallon House short walk away from the National Trail. 54 Gilsland, Brampton, Cumbria CA8 7DA T 01697 747 111 Vallum Lodge, Twice Brewed, Northumberland NE47 7AN E [email protected] T 01434 344 248 W www.tantallonhouse.co.uk E [email protected] Prop: Lorna Ashman W www.vallum-lodge.co.uk Open: All Year Prop: Clare Potts (except Christmas & New Year) Open: All Year FT Cost: £44 - £55 pppn FT Cost: £40 - £45 pppn Self Catering available

COUNTRY INN National Trail: 0.5 miles NY750 668 BED AND BREAKFAST National Trail: 0.1 mile NY668 658 Twice Brewed Inn Walltown Lodge 55 57 Greenhead, Brampton, Cumbria CA8 7JD T 01697 747 514 E [email protected] W www.walltownlodge.com Prop: Diane Lowes Open: All Year (except Christmas and New Year) Cost: From £35-£52 pppn FT

Country Inn ½ mile from the Roman Wall in the midst of the central BED AND BREAKFAST National Trail: 4.2 miles NY691 631 section within the National Park. Real ales, local sourced home cooked food and accommodation. Wydon Farm SILVER AWARD 58 Haltwhistle, Northumberland NE49 0LG Military Road, Bardon Mill, Northumberland NE47 7AN T 01434 344 534 T 01434 321 702 / 07808 208 052 E [email protected] E [email protected] W www.twicebrewedinn.co.uk W www.wydon-haltwhistle.co.uk Prop: Brian & Pauline Keen Prop: Mrs Linda Ogle FT Open: All Year except Christmas Day Open: All Year Cost: £37 to £45 pppn, breakfast included FT Cost: £35 - £50 pppn

54 See pages 42-43 to view the accommodation location map 55 The Cumbrian Coast: Section Three Brampton to Ravenglass

Burgh by Sands © Roger Clegg

There’s the breathtaking Solway Firth, an Area of City life, wildlife, sealife, Roman Outstanding Natural Beauty renowned for its birdlife and nature based tourism. The beautiful harbour town of life - it’s all here in the West as Maryport is the perfect base for exploring Senhouse Hadrian’s Wall World Heritage Roman Museum and a wonderful aquarium. Georgian Whitehaven is the starting point for the C2C (coast to coast) Site takes in the stunning cycleway and ideally placed for Hardknott Fort with its fabulous views. St Bees offers a lovely beach, rockpools and Cumbrian coastline. clifftop strolls. In Ravenglass there’s the country’s tallest Bath House remains and also 13th Century Muncaster with Be sure to visit Lanercost Priory, a beautiful 13th century its Himalayan Gardens and World Owl Centre, as well as the church with its brand new visitor centre and excellent tea Victorian Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway that will transport room. Then, by contrast, head to thriving Carlisle with its you to the foothills of England’s highest peak. great shopping, art, culture, medieval Cathedral and Castle. Here Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery’s multi million pound Roman Frontier Gallery tells the story of the 400 year period of Roman occupation like nowhere else. Walkers and cyclists can enjoy Hadrian’s Wall Path National Trail and cycleway as it traverses the city.

56 57 RIES

LANGHOLM, A7 TOURIST B6318 ROUTE TO EDINBURGH Catlowdy Accommodation Bewcastle Birdoswald A7 Roman Fort in SectionA75 ThreeSCOTLAND A74(M) Netherby

Longtown

Maryport B6318

Gretna Green 45 Lanercost P Senhouse A7 A6071 Priory Roman Museum 75 Cockermouth Workington 76 79 72 73

Harrington 64 81 83 6 3 70 Bowness78 65 60 -on-Solway Solway 8 85 80 Whitehaven 44 A689 SOLWAY COAST AREA OF 84 BRAMPTON Firth OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY 68 66 69 71 61 A69 St Bees Egremont LAKE DISTRICT B5307 74 NATIONAL PARK CARLISLE 43 77 59 67 62 63 82

Braystones Wetheral TO HARDKNOTT FORT Tullie House P Seascale Silloth Museum & Art Gallery Rive B5344 r E d 42 en

Muncaster Castle Irish Ravenglass 1 Sea Ravenglass Roman Bath House M6 B5300 Wigton A596 A595

BED AND BREAKFAST National Trail: 0.5 mile NY406 561 BED AND BREAKFAST National Trail: 0.75 miles NY553 632 Abberley House Abbey Bridge 59 60 Lanercost, Brampton, Carlisle Cumbria CA8 2HG T 01697 73841 E [email protected] W www.abbeybridge.co.uk Prop: Tim Hatt Open: All Year (except Christmas) Cost: £39 - £60 pppn FT

Located a short distance from Carlisle Cathedral, Castle and Tullie House. GUEST ACCOMMODATION National Trail: 0.3 miles NY400 571 Walkers, cyclists and holidaymakers are welcomed to this charming Victorian Guest House, offering great value B&B accommodation with Angus Hotel Carlisle spacious rooms, guest lounge, and free on site parking. 61 14-16 Scotland Road, Carlisle, 33 Victoria Place, Carlisle CA1 1HP Cumbria CA3 9DG T 01228 521 645 T 01228 523 546 E [email protected] E [email protected] W www.abberleyhouse.co.uk W www.angus-hotel.co.uk Prop: The Manager Prop: Rachel & Martin Perry Open: All Year Open: All Year Cost: £30 - £45 pppn Cost: From £37 pppn based on 2 sharing FT

58 59 Section Three Brampton to Ravenglass

GUEST HOUSE National Trail: 0.3 miles NY404 560 SELF CATERING National Trail: 1.75 miles NY540 628 Ashleigh Guest House Easby Farm Cottage GOLD AWARD 62 64 Easby Farm, Lanercost, Brampton, Cumbria CA8 2HA T 07980 647620 / 016977 41683 E [email protected] W www.easbyfarmcottage.co.uk Prop: Sue Wardle Open: All Year Cost: From £290 per week, FT Short breaks available, Sleeps 3

Warm, friendly, characteristic guesthouse, en suite rooms, city centre CARAVAN AND CAMPING PARK National Trail: 2.3 miles NY419 615 location, near Hadrian's Wall, North East and Lake District. Walkers/cyclists welcome. Free parking & wifi available. Green Acres Caravan Park 65 High Knells, Houghton, Carlisle 46 Victoria Place, Carlisle, Cumbria CA1 1EX CA6 4JW T 01228 521 631 E [email protected] T 01228 675 418 W www.ashleighbedandbreakfast.co.uk E [email protected] W www.caravanpark-cumbria.com Prop: Mr Allan Dawes Open: All Year Prop: Christine Brown Cost: £30 - £35 pppn Open: March to end of October Cost: Tents from £10, Caravans from £15

GUEST HOUSE National Trail: 1.1 miles NY411 558 FARMHOUSE National Trail: On the Trail NY293 591 Cherry Grove Guest House Highfield Farm 63 66

Beautifully presented Victorian Guest House, short walk from the Set in beautiful surroundings overlooking the Solway. Highfield Farm city centre, all rooms en suite, comfortable dining room, excellent offers beautiful appointed en suite rooms with award-winning breakfasts, walkers/cyclists welcome, free wifi, good transport links, breakfasts using home grown & fair trade produce. We also have a M6 (J43) campsite on site which has toilet, shower & full kitchen facilities with complimentary tea & coffee. 87 Petteril Street, Carlisle, Cumbria CA1 2AW T 01228 541942 Boustead Hill, Burgh-by-Sands, Carlisle CA5 6AA E [email protected] T 01228 576 060 / 07976 170 538 W www.cherrygroveguesthouse.co.uk E [email protected] W www.highfield-holidays.co.uk Prop: Margaret Sutton Prop: Julie Gaitskell Open: Farmhouse: All Year, Open: All Year (except Christmas Day & New Year’s Eve/Day) Campsite: Mar-Oct Cost: Farmhouse: £30pppn, Cost: From £35 pppn FT Campsite: £10-£15 per pitch per night FT

60 See pages 58-59 to view the accommodation location map 61 Section Three Brampton to Ravenglass

HOTEL National Trail: 0.9 miles NY402 554 GUEST ACCOMMODATION National Trail: On the Trail NY222 627 Hallmark Hotel Carlisle Kings Arms 67 Hallmark Hotel Carlisle, Court Square, 70 Bowness-on-Solway, Cumbria CA7 5AF Carlisle, Cumbria CA1 1QY T 01228 531 951 T 01697 351 426 E [email protected] E [email protected] W www.hallmarkhotels.co.uk/carlisle W www.kingsarmsbowness.co.uk Prop: Claire Flint Open: All Year Prop: Mrs J Milne & Mrs M Wiseman Cost: £76 - £137 per double room Open: All Year per night, breakfast included (except Christmas & New Year) FT Cost: £25 pppn includes full English breakfast

B&B AND BUNKHOUSE National Trail: On the Trail NY292 592 BED AND BREAKFAST National Trail: On the Trail NY370 566 Hillside Farm Knockupworth Hall 68 71 Burgh Road, Carlisle, Cumbria CA2 7RF

T 01228 523 531 E [email protected] W www.knockupworthhall.co.uk Prop: Mrs P Dixon Open: Feb - Nov Cost: From £35 to £45 pppn- FT single occupancy

Farmhouse built in 1857 with views over the Solway Firth marshes to BED AND BREAKFAST National Trail: 0.2 miles NY554 638 Scotland. 3 star B&B. Bunk barn is a converted farm stable, graded by VisitBritain. Warm welcome, farmhouse breakfast. Wi-Fi available. Lanercost Bed and Breakfast Free car parking 72 Boustead Hill, Burgh-by-Sands, Carlisle CA5 6AA T 01228 576 398 E [email protected] W www.hadrianswalkbnb.co.uk Prop: Mrs Sandra Rudd Open: B&B: Mar - Nov, Bunkhouse: All Year FT Cost: B&B: £25 - 30 pppn, Bunkhouse: Spaces £10pppn

GUEST HOUSE National Trail: 6.8 miles NY554 578 Lanercost Bed and Breakfast combines luxury with relaxed hospitality, in a beautiful, peaceful and historic setting in the heart of the Hullerbank Lanercost Priory site. Providing the ultimate B&B experience. Former two-rosette chef. Meals by arrangement. 69 Talkin, Brampton, Cumbria CA8 1LB Lanercost Bed and Breakfast at Abbey Farmhouse, T 01697 746 668 by Lanercost Priory, Brampton CA8 2HQ E [email protected] T 01697 742 589 E [email protected] W www.hullerbank.co.uk W www.lanercostbedandbreakfast.co.uk Prop: Sheila Stobbart See Tripadvisor for reviews FT Open: Easter - November Prop: Christina Lamb Open: All Year Cost: £36 - £38 pppn Cost: £75 - £95 prpn

62 See pages 58-59 to view the accommodation location map 63 Section Three Brampton to Ravenglass

SELF CATERING National Trail: 0.25 miles NY554 638 BED AND BREAKFAST National Trail: On the Trail NY500 628 Lanercost Holiday Cottages GOLD AWARD Newtown Farm 73 76 Newtown, Irthington, Carlisle CA6 4NX

T 01697 72768 E [email protected] W www.newtownbedandbreakfast.co.uk Prop: Susan Grice Open: Mar - Oct Cost: £30 - £45 pppn FT

Six cottages next to Lanercost Priory & Hadrian’s Wall. Three 2 HOSTEL National Trail: 5 miles NY395 560 bedroom cottages (sleeps 4) and three large houses (sleeps 4/5, 6 & 8). En suite facilities, family friendly + onsite Tea Room. The Old Brewery Residences 77 Bridge Lane, Caldewgate, Carlisle, Abbey Farm, Lanercost, Brampton, Cumbria CA8 2HQ Cumbria CA2 5SR T 01697 73229 T 01228 597 352 E [email protected] E [email protected] W www.lanercost.co.uk W www.impacthousing.org.uk Prop: Philip Howard Prop: Dee Carruthers Open: All Year Open: July - Sept Cost: £395 - £1250 per week. Short breaks available (Some availability from March) Cost: £24 (U18 £20) FT

SELF CATERING National Trail: 7 miles NY551 570 GUEST ACCOMMODATION National Trail: On the Trail NY224 628 Long Byres at Talkin Head The Old Chapel 74 Talkin Head, Brampton, Cumbria 78 Bowness-on-Solway, Cumbria CA7 5BL CA8 1LT T 01697 73435 T 01697 351 126 E [email protected] E [email protected] W www.longbyres.co.uk W www.oldchapelbownessonsolway.com Prop: Harriet Sykes Prop: Mrs Maureen Miller Open: All Year Open: All Year Cost: £197 - £560 per week Cost: £30 pppn 7 cottages Sleeps 2-8 FT including breakfast FT

FARMHOUSE National Trail: 0.25 miles NY521 651 BUNKHOUSE National Trail: On the Trail NY516 641 Low Rigg Farm Sandysike Bunkhouse 75 Walton, Brampton, Cumbria CA8 2DX 79 Sandysike House, Walton, Brampton, Cumbria CA8 2DU T 01697 73233 E [email protected] T 01697 723 30 M 07725 645 929 W www.lowriggfarm.co.uk E [email protected] Prop: Ann Thompson Prop: Mrs Margaret Sutcliffe Open: Mar - Oct Open: Mar - Oct Cost: £12 - £26 pppn Cost: £35 - £50 pppn FT Camping available FT

64 See pages 58-59 to view the accommodation location map 65 Section Three Brampton to Ravenglass

BED AND BREAKFAST National Trail: On the Trail NY224 627 BED AND BREAKFAST National Trail: 0.5 miles NY498 616 Shore Gate House Vallum Barn SILVER AWARD 80 83 Irthington, Carlisle, Cumbria CA6 4NN

T 016977 42478 E [email protected] W www.vallumbarn.co.uk Prop: Lyn and William Haugh Open: All Year Cost: £33 - £35 pppn FT

Located in Bowness-on-Solway, this former mill dates back to 1684 GUEST ACCOMMODATION National Trail: 0.1 miles NY432 589 with views over the Solway Firth onto south west Scotland. Private parking available for long or short stays. All rooms en suite. Wallfoot Hotel & Restaurant Cooked breakfast included. 84 Park Broom, Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle, Bowness-on-Solway, Cumbria CA7 5BH Cumbria CA6 4QH T 01697 351308 T 01228 573 696 E [email protected] E [email protected] W www.shoregatehouse.co.uk W www.wallfoot.co.uk Prop: Alan Graham & Theresa MacPake FT Prop: Marc Baird Open: All Year Open: All Year Cost: £30 - £42 pppn Cost: £30 - £45 pppn FT

CAMPSITE National Trail: 0.6 miles NY476 624 GUEST ACCOMMODATION National Trail: 0.1 miles NY222 627 Stonewalls Campsite AWAITING INSPECTION Wallsend Guest House 81 Laversdale, Carlisle, Cumbria CA6 4PJ 85

T 01228 573 666 E [email protected]

Prop: Hazel Beaty Open: All Year Cost: £5 pppn FT

GUEST ACCOMMODATION National Trail: 6 miles NY508 549 Beautiful village location at the west end of Hadrian’s Wall Trail. All rooms en suite. Gardens. Car parking available. Tea Room open String of Horses Inn 2pm to 5pm April to October - advance bookings welcome. 82 Faugh, Heads Nook, Brampton, Cumbria CA8 9EG The Old Rectory, Bowness-on-Solway CA7 5AF T 01228 670 297 T 016973 51055 E [email protected] E [email protected] W www.stringofhorses.com W www.wallsend.net Prop: Colin Ramsay Open: All Year Prop: Lyn and Andy Lewis FT Cost: £60 - £95 per double room Open: All Year per night, breakfast included Cost: From £37.50 pppn including breakfast

66 See pages 58-59 to view the accommodation location map 67 Accommodation Index

Name Section Town Map Ref Page Name Section Town Map Ref Page

Hotels, B&Bs and other Guest Accommodation Self Catering 2 The Crofts 1 Corbridge 1 34 April Cottage 1 Corbridge 2 34 Abberley House 3 Carlisle 59 58 Braemar 2 Haydon Bridge 20 44 Abbey Bridge 3 Lanercost 60 59 Castle Hill View 2 Bellingham 27 46 Angus Hotel Carlisle 3 Carlisle 61 59 Chollerton Old Church Cottages 1 Chollerton 4 36 Ashcroft Guest House 2 Haltwhistle 17 42 Clover Hill Cottage 2 Brampton 28 46 Ashleigh Guest House 3 Carlisle 62 60 Coach House at Bardon Mill 2 Bardon Mill 29 46 Battlesteads Hotel 2 Wark-on-Tyne 18 43 Common House Farm Holiday Cottages 2 Haltwhistle 31 47 Belted Will Inn 2 Brampton 19 44 Easby Farm Cottage 3 Lanercost 64 61 Brookside Villa B&B 2 Gilsland 21 44 Fell View Cottage 2 Hexham 33 48 Broomshaw Hill Farm 2 Haltwhistle 22 44 Gibbs Hill Farm Cottages 2 Bardon Mill 34 48 Burnhead 2 Haltwhistle 23 45 The Hayes 1 Corbridge 8 37 Bush Nook 2 Gilsland 24 45 Hexham Hideaways 1 Hexham 10 37 Carr Edge 2 Newbrough 25 45 Carraw Farm 2 Humshaugh 26 45 Holmhead 2 Greenhead 43 51 Cherry Grove Guest House 3 Carlisle 63 60 Lanercost Holiday Cottages 3 Lanercost 73 64 Coach House at Bardon Mill 2 Bardon Mill 29 46 Long Byres at Talkin Head 3 Brampton 74 64 Duke of Wellington Inn 1 Newton 5 36 Rowan Cottage 2 Haltwhistle 49 52 Farlam Hall Hotel 2 Brampton 32 47 Riverdale Hall Hotel 2 Bellingham 50 53 Fellcroft 1 Corbridge 6 36 Tantallon Cottage 2 Gisland 53 54 Four Wynds 2 Greenhead 30 46 Glendale Mews 2 Haltwhistle 35 49 Caravan, Camping, Holiday Parks, Hostel & Campus Accommodation Greencarts 2 Humshaugh 36 49 Albatross Backpackers In! 1 Newcastle 3 35 Greenhead Hotel 2 Greenhead 37 49 Gibbs Hill Farm Hostel 2 Bardon Mill 34 48 The Grey Bull 2 Haltwhistle 38 49 Green Acres Caravan Park 3 Carlisle 65 61 The Hadrian 2 Wall 39 50 Hexham Racecourse Caravan Site 2 Hexham 41 50 Hallbarns 2 Hexham 40 50 Hillside Farm Bunkhouse 3 Burgh-by-Sands 68 62 Hallmark Hotel Carlisle 3 Carlisle 67 62 Holmhead Camping Barn 2 Greenhead 43 51 The Hayes 1 Corbridge 7 36 Houghton North Farm 1 Heddon on the Wall 11 38 Hedgefield House 1 Blaydon on Tyne 9 37 Highfield Farm 3 Burgh-by-Sands 66 61 The Old Brewery Residences 3 Carlisle 77 65 The Hill on the Wall 2 Gilsland 42 50 Sandysike Bunkhouse 3 Brampton 79 65 Hillside Farm B&B 3 Burgh-by-Sands 68 62 Stonewalls Campsite 3 Carlisle 81 66 Holmhead 2 Greenhead 43 51 Hullerbank 3 Brampton 69 62 Food and Drink Ironsign Country House 1 Heddon on the Wall 12 38 Battlesteads Restaurant 2 Wark-on-Tyne 2 15 Kellah Farm 2 Haltwhistle 44 51 Cafe Stobart 3 Carlisle Airport 3 15 Kings Arms 3 Bowness-on-Solway 70 63 ‘Dunes’ & Bistro @ Bank Mill 3 Near Silloth on Solway 1 15 Knockupworth Hall 3 Carlisle 71 63 Heart of all England 2 Hexham 4 16 Lanercost Bed and Breakfast 3 Lanercost 72 63 House of Meg Tea Rooms 2 Gilsland 5 16 Langley Castle Hotel 2 Haydon Bridge 45 51 Lanercost Tea Room 3 Lanercost 6 17 Low Rigg Farm 3 Brampton 75 64 The Manor House Inn 2 Haltwhistle 46 52 Red Lion Inn 2 Newbrough 7 17 Matfen Hall 1 Matfen 13 38 Wallsend Tea Room 3 Bowness-on-Solway 8 17 Newtown Farm 3 Irthington 76 65 Oaktree Lodge 1 Whitley Bay 14 39 The Old Chapel 3 Bowness-on-Solway 78 65 Prospect House 1 Corbridge 15 39 Quarry Side 2 Brampton 47 52 Red Lion Inn 2 Newbrough 48 52 Riverdale Hall Hotel 2 Bellingham 50 53 Saughy Rigg Farm Guest House 2 Haltwhistle 51 53 Shore Gate House 3 Bowness-on-Solway 80 66 Strand Cottage 2 Bardon Mill 52 53 String of Horses Inn 3 Brampton 82 66 Tantallon House 2 Gilsland 54 54 Twice Brewed Inn 2 Bardon Mill 55 54 Vallum Barn 3 Irthington 83 67 Vallum Lodge 2 Bardon Mill 56 55 Wallfoot Hotel & Restaurant 3 Crosby on Eden 84 67 Wallsend Guest House 3 Bowness-on-Solway 85 67 Walltown Lodge 2 Greenhead 57 55 Wormald House 1 Wylam 16 39 Wydon Farm 2 Haltwhistle 58 55

68 69 Friends of Hadrian’s Wall

Cawfields Crags © Roger Clegg

The older you get, the more This is where you can help. By becoming a Friend of Hadrian’s Wall, your donations will you need looking after. So you collectively go to ensuring enjoyment for all of Hadrian’s Wall can imagine how much looking for centuries to come. Repairs to the Wall, management of the Trail, checking for problems, improving accessibility, after Hadrian’s Wall takes. finding volunteers, the list goes on. With your help, we can do this and more. At nearly 2,000 years of age, this UNESCO World Heritage Site needs some TLC. Alternatively you can give on the go, just by texting Wall22 with your £ donation (eg Wall22 £10). Every little bit helps! The charity Hadrian’s Wall Trust is committed to the management of the World Heritage Site. We look after the Wall’s conservation and preservation, communicate what it means to be a World Heritage Site, for both locals and visitors, and encourage understanding of and appreciation for the Wall, its Roman heritage all along, and its context in a world of modern frontiers. Go to visithadrianswall.co.uk/friends to find out how you can do your bit. All this takes some doing, and HWT do get excellent support from English Heritage, Natural England and many other Thank you. partners. But there’s always more to do.

70 71 Find out more

If you need any help planning before arriving, please go to visithadrianswall.co.uk If you need regional information, try golakes.co.uk, visitnorthumberland.com and newcastlegateshead.com When in Hadrian’s Wall Country, there are many Visitor and Tourist Information Centres: Maryport T 01900 811450 E [email protected] Silloth T 016973 31944 E [email protected] Carlisle T 01228 625600 E [email protected] Brampton T 01697 73433 Haltwhistle T 01434 322002 E [email protected] National Park Once Brewed Visitor Centre T 01434 344396 E [email protected] Bellingham T 01434 220616 E [email protected] Hexham T 01434 652220 E [email protected] Corbridge T 01434 632815 E [email protected] NewcastleGateshead T 01912 778000 E [email protected] North Shields T 0191 200 5895 E [email protected] South Shields T 0191 454 6612 E [email protected] Whitley Bay T 0191 200 8535 E [email protected] Sunderland T 0191 553 2000 E [email protected]

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