UK - England

 

Northumberland

Northumberland – a county of extremes, from the rugged wilderness of the National Park and Heritage Coastline to the nearby vibrant city of Newcastle upon Tyne.

The northernmost county in England, Northumberland is deeply steeped in history, as the Border Wars took place in 14th – 16th Century, with Reivers making raids either side of the changing Scottish/English border. Awe-inspiring Hadrian’s Wall also bears testament to the Romans' dominance of the area. Thankfully, things are a little more tranquil these days and even in summer, visitors can stroll undisturbed on the quiet, sweeping sandy beaches...READ MORE

 

Cumbria

Everyone thinks they know the Lake District, that is until they venture a little bit further north and west - past Keswick with its ice cream shops and outdoor clothing emporiums, past Bassenthwaite lake with its now famous ospreys, and on to West Cumbria.

Often overlooked because much of it lies beyond the edge of the Lake District National Park boundary, West Cumbria has many treasures and secrets to give up, but only to those prepared to explore...READ MORE