England’s last wilderness, the Northumberland National Park is officially its most tranquil place, perfect to refresh mind, body and spirit. Covering 105,000 hectares from Hadrian’s Wall to the border of Scotland, the National Park is a place of breathtaking vistas over high hills and quiet valleys where you can enjoy real peace and solitude, wildlife and birdsong.

Take advantage of 1100 kilometres of countryside paths and bridleways – including two national trails and a number of long distance walking, cycling and horse riding routes. Enjoy the mystical Cheviot Hills, relics of the volcanic inferno that built this landscape 350 million years ago.

The curlew, whose haunting call is so evocative of the area’s moors, wild goats, red squirrels, and black grouse are among the many birds and animals that make their home here. Reach out and touch 10,000 years of history by exploring one of the most impressive archaeological landscapes in Britain, or visit interactive exhibitions in the Visitor Centres at Rothbury and Ingram. Here you can obtain information and advice, book accommodation and acquire a wide range of maps and walking books, as well as clothing and souvenirs. Further information is also available at The Cheviot Centre, Wooler.