Explore Powburn

Powburn has plenty of events to keep you entertained, and many natural sites to see. This village is close to many nature reserves, parks, and a historic causeway, so you’ll never be short of something to do here.

A vibrant and friendly community

At the foot of Northumberland’s Cheviot Hills lies the vibrant and friendly community of Powburn. Close to Northumberland National Park and the unspoilt Breamish Valley, this village is nothing short of beautiful.

There are events held at Breamish Hall, from Cumberland wrestling and terrier racing, to sheep classes and pony sports. There will always be something in Powburn to keep you entertained.

Explore the Devil’s Causeway, an ancient Roman road thought to pre-date Hadrian’s Wall. This causeway slices through Powburn during the 55-mile march from Corbridge to Berwick-upon-Tweed.

If you enjoy walking, you could visit the hidden gem paradise that is Branton Lakes Nature Reserve. This is a nature conservation site full of diverse habitats, plants, birds, and an abundance of other wildlife.

Ingram and Breamish Valley

The picturesque, stone-built hamlet of Ingram is nestled away in the sweeping Breamish Valley. Home to ancient hill forts, Bronze Age settlements, fauna-covered moorland and rushing waterfalls, you can hike, cycle, picnic and explore in this vast valley.

Northumberland National Park

Get away from it all in Northumberland National Park, one of England’s most tranquil locations. As the least-populated National Park in the UK, expect to discover peaceful beauty spots, lesser-known walking routes and untouched landscapes.

Wooler

Wooler offers that middle-of-nowhere feeling while still having a market town buzz, combining home comforts with countryside. You can be hiking the Cheviot Hills in one moment and trying local beers at Glendale Festival in the next in this rural hub.

Ford and Etal

The Ford and Etal Estates are home to some of Northumberland's hidden gems. Situated in the north of the county close to the Scottish border, here you will find a wealth of heritage attractions, miles of beautiful countryside and activities such as canoeing, horse riding and cycling.

Woman walking in Northumberland National Park

Walking and hiking

Northumberland is one big bundle of paths and routes just waiting to be explored. There're ample opportunities to amble across the county, miles of stunning coastline to wander along, picturesque National Park trails to follow, and a wealth of fascinating history to discover.

Cycling

Cruise along the coast, roll beside rivers, and pedal to peaceful beauty spots in Northumberland. Experience everything from flat, family-friendly paths to intense mountain bike tracks, and venture into the county’s nooks and crannies that cars can’t reach.

Places to stay near Powburn

Immerse yourself in the Breamish Valley with a local hotel, friendly B&B,cosy cottage stay or even pitch a tent for a spot of camping at a spacious, dog-friendly campsite.

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Wooler Self Catering

Rose Cottage

Old stone cottage with superb views across the Glendale Valley in north Northumberland. Sleeps four in two bedrooms, with well-equipped bathroom and kitchen.

Guide Price £602.00 Per week

Wooler Self Catering

Braeside

Peaceful, beautifully located cottage in the Cheviot Foothills. Cosy, welcoming, ideal for walking, relaxing, exploring. Close to Wooler. Sleeps 4.

Guide Price £448.00 Per week

Wooler Self Catering

Yearle House & Cottages

Luxury and sustainable bed and breakfast with holiday cottages in Northumberland National Park near Wooler, ideal for exploring the area.

What's nearby?

The Cheviot Hills

Visit the Cheviot Hills and see the waterfall of Linhope Spout, the ponds of Wooler Common, and trek along the border of two countries at the Border Ridge and Pennine Way.

Explore the Cheviot Hills

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