For the dedicated mountain biker, these hills will provide a challenge to bikers of any level of fitness and ability - with truly spectacular views guaranteed to take your breath away - should the gruelling climbs and spectacular descents have left you with any of course!

Hill walkers in search of isolation so rare today will take home memories of sharing a walk accompanied by nothing louder than the song of skylarks through the "Land of the Far Horizon". The famous view into Scotland from Windy Gyle is often quoted as one of the most spectacular in the country - for a review of this walk (with a spectacular panorama taken at Barrowburn) and others throughout the whole of Northumberland, check out www.shepherdswalks.co.uk.

For the less strenuously inclined, Barrowburn offers a host of other unique activities and attractions. For the nature lover, the location provides one of the finest opportunities for seeing a wild otter on the banks of the River Coquet. Badger, Fox, Roe Deer and Red Squirrel can also be encountered depending on season (don't hesitate to contact us if you'd like advice as to the best times to visit).

For the painter, photographer, writer or poet, this is a place that has never failed to inspire - from the romance of the Border Ballads to modern day photographer using the latest equipment - Such as this spectacular landscape by photographer Graeme Peacock.

Northumberland is a spectacular and varied county, and accommodation at Barrowburn can provide an ideal base from which to explore the county.

The nearby village of Rothbury is often referred to as "The Capital of Coquetdale" and has a selection of shops and traditional pubs on offer, as well as the National Trust property of Cragside to explore.

A little further toward the coast is the thriving market town of Alnwick - The family home of the Duke of Northumberland complete with spectacular castle and the newly opened Alnwick Garden proving to be an unmissable tourist attraction.

Other castles to explore include imposing Bamburgh (complete with its own dragon legend), the romantic cliff top ruins of Dunstanburgh and Lindisfarne situated on "Holy Island" - The birthplace of English Christianity.

The Northumberland coastline is deservedly considered to be one of the most beautiful and unspoilt coasts in the country. With mile upon mile of golden sand and rugged cliffs it provides a spectacular contrast to the high hills of Coquetdale - If you can bare to tear yourself away!

If you have any questions regarding attractions in the region or the accommodation at Barrowburn, please don't hesitate to contact us.