Wall & Lakes Holiday Cottage, UK near the Cumbria/Northumbria border.
Is the perfect location from which to relax, walk, cycle and explore stunning scenery with tremendous history.
Things to do: Walking & cycling holiday; exploring historical Hadrian's Wall; birdwatching and nature; charming local market town; relaxing in your peaceful rural retreat and so much more:-
Wall & Lakes holiday cottage, with countryside views is situated on the edge of the friendly market town of Brampton in the Northwest of England. Brampton is bordered to the north by Hadrian’s Wall and to the south the North Pennies area of outstanding national beauty. There is also access to the Dumfries & Galloway Coast, the Lake District National Park, as well as the cities of Carlisle and Newcastle.
Firstly, go for a stroll and discover the friendly market town of Brampton, explore the marketplace, with regular markets, and its excellent shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants, all just a short walk from Wall and Lakes holiday cottage, Brampton, Cumbria.
Brampton, the perfect base for a walking holiday
Wall & Lakes cottage caters well for walkers and cyclists, with its sunny porch for those walking jackets and boots, the washing machine and tumble dryer and its large garden and storage shed, suitable for walking equipment and cycles. Brampton’s pubs, cafes and shops are also geared towards giving walkers a warm Cumbrian welcome. See the Discover Brampton website for more information. For walkers and cyclists, foot and cycle paths radiate in all directions allowing access to high Pennine moorland, Geltsdale RSPB reserves, Gelt Woods with its deep river-cut gorges and Talkin Tarn a stunningly beautiful glacial tarn (please also explore our 'blogs' for more information)
Check out our seperate webpage 'cyclists paradise' for more information on Route 72, Hadrian's Cycleway and other local cycle paths.
Talkin Tarn Country Park
Just a short drive or moderate walk to stunningly beautiful Talkin Tarn with its breathtaking beauty, tranquillity level walk, tearoom, toilets, water activities and playground for younger children. An amazing day out for all the family.
Gelt Woods, Brampton Cumbria,
Rippling water, woodland and wildlife, a beautiful, relaxing walk straight from your front door. Full details of this walk and many other walks can be found in the cottage and on the Brampton Parish council website - Local Walks & Rights Of Way check out their "local walks, section".
Lanercost Priory and footpath to Birdoswald Roman Fort, Hadrian’s Wall.
Lanercost Priory | English Heritage
Just a few miles from Wall & Lakes holiday cottage and magnificent. Why not visit amazing Lanercost Priory, enjoy a coffee in their highly recommended café. From here you may also decide to join the footpath up to Birdoswald Roman fort on Hadrian’s Wall.
Geltsdale RSPB bird reserve, Tindale Tarn and Castle Carrock fells
Geltsdale Nature Reserve, Cumbria - The RSPB
Just a few miles to the charming village of Hallbankgate. A great place to stop off and enjoy a bar meal at The Belted Will or coffee and cake in the community run 'Hallbankgate Hub’. Then walk up to explore Geltsdale RSPB Bird Reserve, Tindale Tarn and the beautiful Castle Carrock fells. Please also see our 'blog' on RSPB Geltsdale, birdwatching and nearby nature trails.
Hadrians Wall, walks and forts
Birdoswald Roman Trail & Hadrian's Wall
Brampton, is “your gateway to historical Hadrian's Wall” and its magnificent scenery, with Birdoswald, Housesteads and Vindolanda Roman forts and visitor centres all easily accessible from Wall & Lakes holiday cottage, Brampton, Cumbria. Not to mention accessible Walltown Country Park with its choice of level paths, which provide stunning views or a more uneven path leading to a stunning section of Hadrian's wall and truly amazing views.
Brampton surrounded by amazing roman history, including the nearby Pike Hill Signal tower, which is part of the Birdoswald Roman Trail .
Many guests explore Hadrian's Wall, basing themselves at Wall & Lakes holiday cottage. With plenty of options to leave the car if you wish to do so and walk sections of the wall using public transport. Including the HW1 (Cumbria Council, regular bus service through Brampton up to Greenhead and Walltown Country Park) and the AD122 (Northumbria bus service, exploring Haltwhistle, Hexham and beyond joining the HW1). In addition, you can explore by rail, catching the train from Brampton railway station heading into Carlisle, Tullie House museum and Carlisle Castle or travelling towards Newcastle, stopping at Haltwhistle, Hexham and other interesting locations on route. There is also the regular 685 bus service that runs from Carlisle, through Brampton to Newcastle.
The Lake District National Park – an area of outstanding natural beauty
The Lake District National Park. Discover. Explore. Inspire.
Lake Ullswater; Aira Force; Matterdale; Glenridding and The Lake District National Park
Spectacular Aira Force is about 35 miles from Wall & Lakes holiday cottage and in under an hour you can be at stunningly beautiful Lake Ullswater. Why not catch a Steamer from Glenridding and sail across Lake Ullswater... Then move on to explore Ambleside, Grassmere, Buttermere and more..
Carlisle, Eden and Brampton Golf Courses
There are three superb golf courses nearby. Eden golf club is an 18-hole championship course with public driving range. All clubs offer a great golfing experience with restaurant and tea rooms. In addition, just a little further away, is the Solway golf course at Silloth.
Walby Farm Park
Fun for all the family, visit the animals, indoor play, outdoor play, quad bikes and cafe, A fantastic day out nearby for families, check out their website: www.walbyfarmpark.co.uk
The Pennine Way, an area of outstanding national beauty
Pennine Way Map and Information - National Trails
The 268 mile (435km) Pennine Way is the oldest, and arguably the most iconic, of England’s National Trails. Starting in the Peak District and stretching north to the Scottish Borders, it is one of the most challenging but rewarding long-distance walking routes and is steeped in history. It is just 8 miles to Greenhead where you can join The Pennine Way. Stunning scenery “The backbone of England”. Why not also travel on up to the highest market town in England, Alston to join The Pennine Way and visit the Tynedale railway while you are there. A great day out for all the family.
Historical and vibrant Cities of Carlisle and Newcastle
Official tourist information for Newcastle
Carlisle Attractions | Discover Carlisle
Discover the border city of Carlisle, steeped in Roman history with its castle, sports facilities and entertainment. Or travel on to explore the vibrant city of Newcastle with its shopping centres and wide range of activities. Easily accessible by car or public transport.
Dumfries and Galloway Coast
It’s about 30 miles to Powfoot beach on the scenic Dumfries and Galloway Coast. Further along you will find beautiful Rockcliffe, Sandyhills and more. Then there is also the traditional seaside resort of Silloth on Solway about 35 miles from Brampton.
And so much more for you to explore from Wall and Lakes Holiday Cottage, Brampton near the Cumbria, Northumbria border.
Beautiful Talkin Tarn:
Stunningly beautiful The Lake District National Park
Copyright: Harry Johnson Photography Lake Buttermere