Northumberland holiday

Posted by John Chivall on Wed 04/11/2009
Filed under: Play Walking
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I recently spent a few days with my partner Emily in Northumberland. The weather was variable but we managed to see and do a lot, camping every night except one, and enjoying the variety of beaches, hills, lake and forest that this wonderful corner of England has.

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A mysterious pattern on a beach rock (photo: Emily Rodway)

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On the far side of Holy Island, driftwood and stones have been turned into shelters...

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...and artworks.

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Holy Island Sands in the late afternoon sun (photo: Emily Rodway)

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Grey seals around the Farne Islands (photo: Emily Rodway)

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We stayed a night at the warm and welcoming Squirrel Cottage at Yarrow Corner near Kielder Water. This charming creature is one of many regular visitors.

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Dramatic skies over Hedgehope in the Cheviot hills.

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Oak trees overhang an old path by the Coldgate Water (photo: Emily Rodway)

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