How to get there Driving
Newcastle is 30 miles to the southeast, Edinburgh is 55 miles to the north, Manchester is 155 miles south and London is a six-hour drive. Access from the south is generally by the A69, A98 and A696; from the north by the A68 and A697.
Bus
The Hadrian’s Wall Country bus runs between Carlisle and Newcastle along the south of the park and Go North East runs other services into the park from Newcastle. The 16A runs twice daily, Monday to Friday, from Rothbury to Alwinton in Coquetdale and the 808 runs daily from Newcastle to Otterburn, Monday to Saturday. Traveline is consistently the best means of planning a combined journey of rail and bus to the park.
Rail
There’s no rail line through the national park but the Carlisle-Newcastle service runs along its southern border linking Newcastle to gateway towns and villages including Hexham, Bardon Mill and Haltwhistle.
Where to stay
Although the raison d’être of the national park was to exclude areas of significant human habitation, there is plenty of choice within its boundaries or at the periphery.
An elegant baronial 19th century mansion, Matfen Hall is a luxurious option with fine dining, a spa and sensational country views from its luxurious balcony rooms. For an unforgettable dinner, enjoy local cuisine in the mezzanine are of the Great Hall overlooked by stained glass windows. B&B from £239 per room; three courses around £70.
The Pheasant Inn is a 17th century former coaching inn that lies just south of Kielder Water. A low-slung, byre-like structure with an interior of oak timber beams and exposed stone walls, this is a wonderfully atmospheric pub that sells local ale, good wines and decent food. Rooms are of a similarly high standard, with a three-night-minimum stay in high season. From £510 including breakfast.
Elishaw Farm has two cosy barn conversion cottages near Otterburn suitable for families. Expect striking views across Redesdale, a pizza oven, hot tub and garden swing, (three nights from £480).
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