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Activities
Here are some website resources that you may find of interest or that might assist you in planning your self catering cottage holiday in Northumberland.
- Adventure Northumberland
Adventure Northumberland provide guides and instructors for a range of outdoor activities in the region (they also do cycle hire and deliver to the cottages).
Examples of the courses available are:
CYCLING: MTB Course; Guided Rides; Cycle Hire.
WALKING: Sat Nav Courses; Navigation Courses; Guided Walks; Overnight Expeditions
OTHER ACTIVITIES: Canoeing; Kayaking; Surfing; Windsurfing; Climbing; Abseiling; Survival Courses.
- Farne Islands Boat Trips
Perfect for the wildlife photographer.
- Gliding Over The Cheviots
Nothing beats gliding for the sheer exhilaration of silent flight. Borders gliding is superbly located to take advantage of superb views over the Cheviot Hills and the many thermals they generate. In the right conditions you can fly over Burnfoot to give your envious family a wave!
- Kirkharle Courtyard
The farm where Capability Brown was raised and tutored in landscape design is now a collection of local arts and crafts studios.
- Northern Experience Wildlife Tours
Northern Experience Wildlife Tours provide exclusive natural history excursions and bird watching tours with an enthusiastic, experienced and friendly leader with an intimate knowledge of Northumberland.
If the otters at Burnfoot are not enough, then they can take you to see whales, dolphins, seals, Black Grouse, Goshawks or even Gateshead's famous Red Kites.
- Surfing Lessons
Northside surf school in Amble promises 'smiles guaranteed' with their surf lessons at Druridge Bay. Operates throughout the year.
- The Jinty Painting School
The Jinty Painting School is based on the Nunnykirk Estate between Rothbury and Morpeth.
The studio exists to inspire and encourage you to start painting or develop your skills and offers classes for the complete beginner to the more experienced artist, in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
All the courses include materials and equipment.
- Tynedale Fine Art
This fine art gallery in Hexham features the work of local artists and painting courses led by renowned Northumbrian artist Ben Haslam.
- Wild Harmony
Knowledge from the past...skills for the future. Wildharmony is a family run Outdoor Adventure provider based in nearby Byrness who specialise in innovative and exciting ways of exploring, discovering and celebrating the natural world.
Run by ex-serviceman and ecologist Rob Caton, the Ray Mears of Northumberland, who can teach you all manner of bushcraft skills.
Day courses take place in the grounds of Cragside House throughout the year.
Whether you are an individual who would like to attend a course or a family group looking for a new and unforgettable experience, there is something here for you.
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