| Attractions
and Activities in Hadrian's Wall Country |
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Montcoffer
is ideally situated for exploring the most interesting and scenic
Hadrians Wall sites, such as Vindolanda and Housesteads, for
your holidays or breaks in Northumberland.
As well as sightseeing, activities in the region include salmon
fishing, rambling, bird watching, horse riding, motor cycling,
canoeing and golfing. The area is also good for fungal forays. |
- Hadrian's
Wall - With Montcoffer being so close to the Roman sites
of Vindolanda
and Housesteads
and just 10 minutes drive from Highshield Crags, the most
scenic part of Hadrian's
Wall, history is all around you.
What the Romans Did for Us, The
Building of Hadrians Wall, Hadrians
Wall Country,
- Fishing
- We are within 5 minutes walking distance of the River
Tyne (the best salmon and sea trout river in England)
and a favourite haunt of otters.Day tickets can be arranged
for lake and river fishing in the most scenic locations.
 Walking
- Walking the Roman Wall is the long
distance (81 mile) challenge that some of our fitter
residents embark on. This will be made easier by 2002 when
the Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail is finally fully
opened.
Of course there are many shorter, perhaps appetite-stimulating,
walks from our front door. Popular with our guests is the
3 mile round trip across the South Tyne to the ancient Church
of the Bowes Lyon family at Beltingham where the "bravest
man in England" Bishop Nicholas Ridley may have once ministered.
Also nearby is the well known Ridley
Hall to Plankey Mill walk.
A little further afield, but still within walking distance,
is the beautiful National Trust wooded valley at Allenbanks.
Walking
Northumberland
I, II,
III,
Ramblers
Association,
- Bird
watching - Just look out of our windows or wander down
the garden to the Beech trees by the river to see a wide
range of bird life. Whether it's upland, river or woodland,
birds
of all species flourish in the unspoilt Northumbrian
countryside.
 Cycling
- There are many opportunities
for mountain biking or more sedate cycling on quiet rural
roads. For the long distance cyclist we are about midway
on the Coast
to Coast cycle (C2C) route. An ideal first nights stop?- Motor
Cycling - We are motor
bike friendly and empathise with those who recognise
that Northumberland has the most glorious roads for biking.
- Horse
Riding - The local stables, close to Vindolanda, are
only a mile away. We can arrange classes or short treks
for all ages and abilities.
- Golf
- Our nearest course at Haltwhistle
offers special weekly discounts for Montcoffer guests. There
are also courses at Hexham
and the International standard course designed by Peter
Allis at Slaley.
- Swimming
- There are three indoor or outdoor heated pools just a
short drive from Montcoffer.
 Canoeing
- The English Championships are regularly held on the South
River Tyne (our nearest river). The river provides both
rapid and still water opportunities for the keen canoeist.- Sightseeing
- We have a good knowledge of the area and can provide maps
and advise on trips out. We can also arrange personal guided
tours to Hadrian's wall and related sites.
- Fungal
Forays - John is interested in mushrooms,
toadstools and other fungi
and in the Autumn offers guests the opportunity to join
him on his fungal forays!
- Plants
for sale, art displays and garden walks are at The
Garden Station where you can also enjoy art and gardening
courses.
- Explore
the village
- enjoy peacefull walks around Bardon
Mill.
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