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A collection of 21 walks around the towns and cities of Northumberland, Tyne & Wear and County Durham. Discover for yourself a wealth of architecture, history, culture and legend as you explore the streets, lanes and alleyways of the towns of North East England.
Plan your Trip
Accommodation, information…
GUIDEBOOK
‘Town Trails Northumbria’ by Mark Reid, published by InnWay Publications (ISBN 1-902001-07-9)
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
There are train stations at Bishop Auckland, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Corbridge, Darlington, Durham, Haltwhistle, Hexham, Morpeth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Sunderland.
Rail Enquiries 08457 484950 www.nationalrail.co.uk
National Express bookings 0990 808080 www.gobycoach.com
Travel-line (public transport) 0870 608 2 608 www.traveline.org.uk
ACCOMMODATION
Youth Hostels: 0870 870 8808 www.yha.org.uk
Main Tourist Information Centres:
Alnwick: 01665 510665
Barnard Castle: 01833 690909
Berwick-upon-Tweed: 01289 330733
Darlington: 01325 388666
Durham: 0191 384 3720
Hexham: 01434 652220
Newcastle-upon-Tyne: 0191 277 8000
Northumbria Tourist Board 0191 375 3000 www.ntb.org.uk
Book accommodation on-line.
OTHER USEFUL WEBSITES
Rambler’s Association: www.ramblers.org.uk
Weather Information: www.weather.co.uk
Durham County Council: www.durham.gov.uk
Northumberland National Park Authority: www.nnpa.org.uk
Northumberland County Council: www.northumberland.gov.uk
The National Trust: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
English Heritage: www.english-heritage.org.uk
GENERAL ADVICE
- Keep to Public Rights of Way
- Respect private property and gardens
- Take litter home and clean up after your dog
- Take care crossing roads, railway lines and bridges
- Arrive properly prepared with suitable clothing and footwear
- Protect your skin against direct sunlight
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