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Alwinton
Tourist Information Centre
Rothbury - 01669 620887 seasonal
Wooler - 01668 282123 seasonal
a potted history
Alwinton is a small but very picturesque village set in the heart of the
Northumberland National park and is the gateway to the Cheviot Hills,
remote yet said by some to be the most beautiful untouched landscape in
the country. This is a small but close community and the local pub, The
Rose & Thistle is at the heart of it. Alwinton main claim to fame
is the Alwinton Border Shepherds' Show which is held every year in October
and is attended by thousands of people. Near to Alwinton in the village
of Harbottle is the site of a ruined castle, the castle was an important
part of the defences of the English border and was for many years the
headquarters for the Wardens of the English Middle March. These men were
responsible for maintaining peace, law and order in the turbulent days
of Border warfare.
places of interest
Chew Green Roman Fort - The remains
of a roman fort can still be seen (via the off-road option) at Chew Green
a few miles to the west of the village, the fort was a staging post on
a route known as Dere Street which in Roman times was the main road from
York to Scotland.
eating places
The Rose and Thistle Public House
- Alwinton tel: 01669 650226
route features
You arrive at Alwinton on a relatively flat minor road which follows
the path of the River Coquet to the village. This is where the off
road option
from Bellingham finally meets up again with the route proper after visiting
Chew Green roman Fort nestled further up the valley in the Cheviots.
There
is a sharp pull up on leaving the village and 1 mile or so of rough track
to negotiate before descending into Alnham.
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accommodation
Please try to book accommodation in advance and give as much notice
as possible if you have to cancel the booking so the room can be re-let
otherwise your deposit may be forfeited. Also if you are going to be late
arriving at your accommodation it is always a good idea to ring and let
the proprietor know so they can keep your room open for you.
Please try to book accommodation in advance and give as much notice
as possible if you have to cancel the booking so the room can be re-let
otherwise your deposit may be forfeited. Also if you are going to be late
arriving at your accommodation it is always a good idea to ring and let
the proprietor know so they can keep your room open for you.
Remember to double check all details
with the establishment as this
guide cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies or omissions
nor for any loss arising as a result.
When booking accommodation please
mention this website -
The Pennine Cycleway Guide
The Deer Hut Self Catering Lodge
Ian and Eunice Tait
Barrowburn, Harbottle, Morpeth, Northumberland NE65 7BP
tel: 01669 621176
e-mail: stay@barrowburn.com
home page: www.barrowburn.com
rooms ....
2 twin in a self catering lodge
months
open .... all year
price .... £15
per person
secure
cycle parking .... yes
distance
from route: on the upland
route 5 miles from main route
pub:
5 miles
"A comfortable self catering lodge in the Cheviot Hills, Northumberland National Park. OS Sheet 80: NT869108. Sleeps 4 or 6. A real fire, gas lights, heating, fridge, cooker, 2 twin bedrooms, kitchen, living room and bathroom. Only £15 per person.
Rose and Thistle Inn
Gareth and Jane Latcham
Rose and Thistle Inn, Alwinton, Morpeth, Northumberland NE65 7BQ
tel: 01669 650226
website: www.roseandthistlealwinton.com
e-mail: g.jlatcham@tinyworld.co.uk
rooms
.... 1 double - 2 twin - 3 en-suite
months open .... all year
B & B
.... £25 p.p.p.n.
evening meal .... from £5.00
packed lunch .... from £3.50
secure cycle parking .... yes
distance from route: on route
"Located in Alwinton and dating back
to 1750, The Rose and Thistle provides excellent accommodation. All rooms
are en-suite, have TV and tea/coffee making facilities. The living/dining
room has an open fireplace. Meals and packed lunches are available on
request "
Coquet Valley Tearoom Bed and
Breakfast
Jeanette Dagg
2 Gallow Law, Alwinton, Morpeth, Northumberland NE65 7BQ
tel: 01669 650253
rooms .... 1 double - 1 twin
- 2 en-suite
months open .... all year
B & B
.... £22 p.p.p.n.
evening meal .... £10.00 -
on request
packed lunch .... from £4.00
secure cycle parking .... yes
distance from pub: 50 meters
distance from route: on route
"Home cooked food, a friendly welcome
and stunning views"
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