Brownrigg Lodges

 


Self-catering holiday accommodation
in the


Northumberland
National Park

 


Brownrigg Lodges
Bellingham
Northumberland
NE48 2HR

01434 220272
mac.kent@virgin.net
 

Local Amenities and Attractions
 


Local visitor attractions   

Alnwick Castle and Gardens   

Cragside House   

Wallington Hall   

Kielder Birds of Prey Centre   

Woodhorn Colliery Museum   

Bamburgh Castle and Holy Island   

 
Wallington Hall 30 mins drive Bamburgh Castle 1 hr drive
Hadrians Wall footpath (20 mins drive) Alnwick Castle and Gardens (Harry Potter films)

 

Local winter scene Mountain biking trails
Explore the fells Simonside climbing 30 mins drive
Kielder Ferry Pennine Way passes Brownrigg Lodges entrance

 

    

 

Local active pursuits

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.

 

 
 


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, outdoor equipment shop 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 and beyond.

Vets, A&E hospital.
 

 

 

    

 

The Angel of the North Newcastle Bridges

 

   Newcastle is about 1 hour drive away:

Airport, mainline train station.

Metro Centre (Large shopping centre). The Sage (Music and Theatre).

Big nights out !

 

 Please call Richard or Morag on 01434 220272 or email to mac.kent@virgin.net ;  Leave a message and we will get back to you.  

Landscape photography courtesy of FreeFoto.com and Northumberland National Park