Breathtaking scenery and a host of well-established walking routes make this a paradise for walkers at all levels. From hill walking in The Cheviots, coastal paths and village trails to the long distance routes of St Cuthbert's Way, St Oswald's Way and The Pennine Way.Coastal paths, stretching from the north at St Abb's Head to the south at Cresswell, are rugged and breathtakingly beautiful, passing mystical castles, rolling dunes and unbelievable wildlife sites. Take the opportunity to explore this stunning landscape at your own pace and in your own time.Luggage transfer services are available so that your bags are waiting for you at each overnight stop along the way. Guide books and more information are available from all Tourist Information Centres and local bookshops.

With more than 20 golf courses to choose from, North Northumberland is an ideal spot to face the challenges of a links course such as Goswick or Eyemouth, or a manicured championship course at Roxburgh. The spectacular scenery at Bamburgh and Dunstanburgh courses is not to be missed, or you may even decide to opt for the tranquillity of the course at The Hirsel in Coldstream. Berwick Tourist Information Centre runs the 'Parsport Scheme' offering special 3 or 5 day passes.

From dedicated touring cyclists to families who like to get out and about, the extensive cycling routes of North Northumberland are waiting for you to explore. The Coast and Castles Cycle Route links the Forth and Tyne estuaries, taking in some of the best natural and built heritage. This route runs from Edinburgh to Newcastle via pleasant country roads and off-road trails, through typical North Northumberland villages. There is always somewhere to stop off for that welcome cup of tea. At Berwick-upon-Tweed the route moves inland along the Tweed Valley and the quiet lanes of The Borders.  The Pennine Cycle Way is breathtakingly beautiful. The final stretch from Wooler to Berwick passes through the charming Ford and Etal Estate and the sleepy little village of Norham. The Berwick area is packed full of short routes taking you to delightful places like Chillingham, Bamburgh, Belford and St. Abbs.

With the North Sea and the internationally famous rivers of The Tweed, The Till and The Teviot, this area is a fisherman's paradise. The clean, clear waters of North Northumberland and The Borders' rivers offer superb fishing for trout, sea trout and salmon. Sea fishing for mackerel, cod and other species can be enjoyed from Seahouses, Amble, Berwick-upon-Tweed and St Abbs. Hire a boat for the day and as you experience the thrills with the tranquillity of amazing scenery, you may not even care if that 'big one' really does get away!

The North of Northumberland boasts some of the most beautiful and exciting bird-watching sites in the UK along miles of picturesque coastline, internationally important nature reserves, wooded upland valleys and high isolated moorland. The National Nature Reserve at Lindisfarne holds year-round interest for birdwatchers with rare coasting migrants in spring and autumn and huge numbers of over-wintering wildfowl, waders and geese. In spring and summer take an excursion out to The Farne Islands from Seahouses and see the cliffs crammed full of nesting Guillemots, Razorbills, Fulmars, Kittiwakes and everyone's favourite, the Puffin. Enjoy the Grey Seals basking in the sunshine or swimming alongside your boat. Boat trips to the RSPB Reserve of Coquet Island leave from Amble. See the beautiful Eider Duck, known locally as 'Cuddy Duck' from its association with St Cuthbert of Holy Island and the less common Roseate Tern. The River Tweed Estuary at Berwick plays host to a large number of Mute Swans, wintering Goldeneye, Grey Seals and the occasional, elusive Otter. The bays at Budle and Beadnell are excellent sites for wintering flocks of Twite, Snow Bunting as well as Common, Arctic and little Terns in summer. In the Harthope and Breamish Valleys, within The National Park, you can lose yourself for hours searching for Ring Ouzel, Wood Warbler, Green Woodpecker, Pied Flycatcher, Tree Pipit and Redstart not to mention Buzzard, Merlin and Peregrine Falcon.

Galloping out along wide open beaches, cantering up into the hills or just walking the quiet country lanes can be an invigorating experience. North Northumberland offers miles of bridle-ways for all levels of rider, while The Cheviot Challenge Routes are more suitable for the more experienced rider. Just contact any of our excellent riding centres for more information.

The North Northumberland area offers plenty for those who like to be on the water. We have more Islands here off our nationally recognised coast than the whole of rest of the English East coast! The Farne Islands is a divers paradise with hundreds of registered wrecks.The great beaches of Beadnell bay and Bamburgh offer the more energetic an opportunity to go board surfing, stand up paddling and kite surfing, whilst those looking for a more sedate form of transport can sea kayak the coast.The Great border River Tweed is the perfect canoe-touring river and some of its tributaries can provide a bit of a challenge for the more experienced paddlers.As the majority of the coastline is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the river is designated as a Special Site of Scientific Interest we are keen that any recreational users participate responsibly and one of the best ways of doing this is to employ a local guide. There is also a ‘code of conduct’ section on the AONB site to help those finding their own way.