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Local Area
Cycling
Northumberland is becoming one of Europe's most
popular cycling
destinations. Clean air, low pollution and a large number of
safe, signed routes through beautiful landscapes. Click
here for more information on cycle routes available.
Walking
Labeled"the
best place for walking in the country" by Country Walking
Magazine. Northumberland offers a variety of footpaths and bridleways.
Country or Coastal walks. Click
here for more information on walks.
Wildlife
More
than 60 nature reserves throughout the county, unspoilt coast
and countryside.
Breeding sea birds on the Farne Islands, Atlantic Grey Seals in
the outer Farne's, Red Squirrel's in our Pine Forests, Otters,
badgers, foxes, roe deer and much more. Click
here for more information.
Bird watching
Northumberland described by the Telegraph as "a birder's paradise".
Choose from mountainous moorland and heather clad hills, to ancient
woodland, rocky cliffs, sweeping sands and expansive mudflat's.
Diverse habitats, rare species and breeding colonies of international
significance. Click
here to find out more.
Fishing
Large selection of
fresh-water lakes and scenic river valleys where salmon and sea
trout return each
year to spawn. Magnificent countryside and beautiful coast
offer plentiful game, coarse and sea fishing. Click
here to find out
where to fish in Northumberland.
Other things to do in Northumberland include Sailing
& Water Sports,
Golf and Horse
Riding.
See our Attractions section
for sightseeing information
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