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Northumberland

Five Iconic Hikes in the North East

Here’s a piece from friend of LD Mountain Centre, Chantel Stevenson, who works in the tourist industry in Northumberland and the North East at Cottages in Northumberland. Dunstanburgh Castle and a not so peaceful coastline As we head further into summer, the North East is offering up some of the best natural scenery in the British Isles. With breath-taking expanses of peaceful coastline and dense green forests galore, this region proudly boasts some of Europe’s most attractive destinations for outdoor enthusiasts. Tranquility at Kielder Water With plenty of adventurous routes... Read More

Padda Crag (A Hidden Gem)

Like many of the more remote Northumberland crags, Padda Crag doesn’t get a great deal of climbing traffic these days but if you fancy a quiet few hours in a stunning location with some short but cracking routes it might be worth seeking it out, which is exactly what Rich did last weekend. Padda Crag Northumberland This sandstone crag it tucked away along narrow roads and tracks north of the village of Gilsland and consists of a series of short walls with routes in all grades. Rich parked near Churnsike... Read More

Skiing on the Fells, Moors and Dales

Whenever the conversation gets round to skiing most people immediately conjure up images of the Alps or North America, with resorts such as Val d’Isère , Kitzbuhel , Aspen and Whistler perhaps springing to mind.  But let’s face it, most of us don’t live near these places and most of us have to work for a living so if you want regular skiing or boarding then you often have to look a little closer to home. In the north of England we have a few secret spots that are considerably... Read More