West Nichold
Activities
The surrounding area is steeped in local history, from the times of Roman occupation, to the Border Reiver skirmishes, and associations with Robert Burns and Sir Walter Scott.
- Enjoy the attractions around the cottage and nearby Gilsland
- Close to Hadrian's Wall
- Ideally situated for exploring both Cumbria & Northumberland
- Activties include walking, cycling, fishing, birdwatching & golf
Places to visit
We have put together a collection of favourite links and places you might like.
- Roman Sites and Roman Army Museum- Vindolanda, Birdoswald, Housesteads
- House of Meg tea rooms, Gilsland
- Samson Inn, Gilsland
- Greenhead Hotel and Restaurant
- Milecastle Inn - by Haltwhistle
- Slack House Farm - Cheese making
- Hadrians Wall Country
- Talkin Tarn Country Park
- Hexham Town
- 7Stanesmountainbiking
- Border Reivers
- Gelt Woods
- Wallington Hall
- Cragside House
- Sage, Gateshead auditorium - now known as the Glasshouse
- The Sill, National Landscape Discovery Centre.
Nearer to the Cottage
Over 100 acres of mixed woodland and extensive fields around the cottage provide a haven for wildlife, with many varieties of birds and animals which is enhanced by the nature recovery ongoing across the farmland.
Close by is the spectacular Irthing Gorge, a geological wonder that is one of only three of its type in England. The gorge and its ancient woodland is a S.S.S.I. (Site of Special Scientific Interest) because of its geology, flora and fauna. The beautiful Crammel Linn waterfall and the historic Popping Stone, where Sir Walter Scott is believed to have 'popped' the question to Miss Charpentier, are well worth a visit.
Northumberland Dark Sky Park
Research over the last ten years has shown that rural Northumberland, particularly the National Park and Keilder are both the most tranquil, and have the largest area of dark skies in England.
Autumn and Winter are the best times to see a fantastic stargazing display. Particularly between Oct and March.
