Beachcomber Cottages (2) ref: 311083

Holy Island is linked to the mainland by a causeway which is covered by the sea twice each day. But this doesn’t stop it from being a thriving community with a post office, local school and small harbour all servicing the 150 people who live on the island.

The North Sea Trail has been created through a partnership of 26 regions that share a North Sea heritage.

Home to history and the arts, this 18th century barracks houses the By Beat of Drum exhibition, the Kings Own Scottish Borderers Museum, Berwick Borough Museum AND Berwick art gallery! Tel: 01289 304493

Explore the remains of a medieval castle crucial to Anglo-Scottish warfare. Surrounding the whole historic town is a circular walk to enjoy.

Large garden, long herbaceous beds, woodland with speciman trees, croquet lawn, 60ft rill pond, formal gardens and woodland walk.

Get up close and personal with eagles, falcons and owls at this wonderful Birds of Prey centre! Family friendly walks and trails are are also available for you to explore. On site Coffee shop, restaurant and Gift shop.

The centre is home to three exhibitions, The Lindisfarne Gospels 'Turning the Pages' and a Viking 793 exhibition. Outside you can explore the beautifully laid out garden. Tel: 01289 389004

Dramatically perched on a rocky crag and accessible via a three mile causeway at low tide only, the islands castle presents an exciting and alluring aspect.

This route begins in Newcastle and winds its way through Berwick and Melrose up to Edinburgh in Scotland. In total it is 200 miles with 39 miles of this being traffic free.

There are two aspects to the Pennine Cycleway. One follows the Southern Pennines and this one, through the Northern Pennines from Berwick on Tweed to Appleby.

James Braid designed, Goswick is a classic links championship golf course. Recognised by the R&A as a qualifying course for the British Open. Tel: 01289 387256

No keen walker can afford to visit Northumberland and not experience the St Cuthbert’s Way.

Set on the shore of the Firth of Forth the fishing village of Berwick provides a great base for a keen angler. Take a trip on the Charter Boat ‘On a Promise’. Tel 01289 302749 for more information

The Kyloe Hills contain the four most popular crags in the county and also offer a few minor crags ideal for boulderers as well.

Accessed via boat from Seahouses harbour the rocky Farne Islands are famous for their thousands of breeding seabirds.

Here you will find a vast sandy beach commanding extensive views in every direction. Once a big army base there are still warning notices of unexploded bombs!

Close the Berwick Upon tweed, Cocklawburn beach is a great location for coastal walks. The beach is sandy and the rocky areas are perfect for rockpooling.

Yet another huge expanse of sandy beach this beach connects with Lindisfarne along a two mile walk way along Holy Island Causeway

Spittal is a small seaside resort close to the popular town of Berwick-Upon-Tweed. The beach is a great area for walkers who want to explore the towering cliffs that overlook the North Sea.

The Northumberland Coastal Path forms part of the international North Sea Trail and is a recently established 64 mile coastal ramble!