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Local active pursuits
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We can help you to find out the
information you need to enjoy the following activities using
Brownrigg Lodges
as a base :-
Kielder forest and reservoir. Excellent
for mountain biking, walking and exploring.
We are situated on the Route 68, Reivers
and Pennine Cycle routes.
Kayaking or fishing on the North Tyne.
Fishing permits available in Bellingham village store.
Horse riding and trekking. Good range of
bridle paths locally.
Pennine way footpath.
Rock climbing. Callerhues Crag, Fell
Sandstone VS to E5 routes. Close to Bellingham.
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Bellingham (village)
Bellingham is about 10 minutes walk
away and offers the following amenities:
Local shops include the Co-op, newsagent, post
office, bakers, petrol station, banks with ATM, hardware store,
Chinese take-away
and a pharmacy.Four pubs !
Excellent restaurant in the Riverdale
Hotel and free swim for diners.
Our neighbouring farm incorporates Kielder Organic Meats (Farm shop stocked
with high quality local produce).
Tourist Information Centre and Bellingham
Heritage Centre (Historic and
cultural exhibitions).
18 hole Golf club.
River Tyne and Hareshaw Linn walks. |
Hexham (town)
Hexham is the local market
town, about 25 minutes drive away:
Larger shops including supermarkets and specialist shops eg. bicycle shop.
Swimming Pool, Cinema, Historic Abbey.
Good range of pubs and restaurants.
Tourist Information Centre.
Railway Station, (Newcastle to Carlisle).
Bus Station. Regular buses to Bellingham
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