Lindisfarne Castle | Northumbria
Long ago, Northumbria was a land at the very edge of a great empire. And even today, the wind sweeping across the hills still seems to carry the distant sounds of Roman legions marching along Hadrian’s Wall. The scenery is as unspoilt as it was in those far-off times: it will certainly appeal to those wanting to discover high and lonely places and untouched beaches. The National Trust owns a range of historic buildings in the area including Lindisfarne Castle, Wallington, Cragside and the shore- based Souter lighthouse. |
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Housesteads Fort, Hadrian's Wall Estate | Hadrian's Wall
One of Rome’s most northerly outposts, the Wall was built when the Roman Empire was at its height. Snaking across dramatic countryside, it remains an impressive ruin. Housesteads Fort, one of sixteen permanent bases along the Wall, is well preserved and conjures an evocative picture of Roman military life. The holiday cottages stand just a few hundred metres south of the wall and are the ideal base for exploring this wild and open countryside.
National Trust places nearby: Allen Banks and Staward Gorge, Bellister. Shop and pub: shops in Haltwhistle, Hexham, pub at Twice Brewed within 1 mile. Tea-room/café/restaurant: Hexham. Other attractions: North Pennines, Northumberland National Park, Kielder Water and Forest Park. Activities: walking, horse riding.
Ordnance Survey Landranger Map 87 |
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