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will find the Village unspoiled and peaceful. Gilsland is reputed
to have the cleanest air in England and, being situated in the heart
of Hadrian's Wall country, it makes an ideal place to discover the
history of the area and to enjoy and absorb the tranquility of the
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HADRIAN'S WALL - Follow the Hadrians
Wall through the heart of Gilsland. Birdoswald
Roman Fort, Vindolanda
Roman Army Museum, Walltown Crags and Quarry and Cawfields are
all close by.
THE SPA - Gilsland's
famous mineral waters, once rumoured to contain medicinal properties.
THE GHOST - A ghost known as the 'Gilsland Boy' who manifests
itself near the Roman Wall.
CRAMEL LINN WATERFALL - Situated about a mile and a half
up the River Irthing.
CHURCHES - Visit Anglo-Saxon, Medieval or Victorian churches
in the area.
CASTLES - Naworth
Castle, Triermain Castle, Thirlwall Castle, Blenkinsopp
Castle
ACCOMMODATION - Hadrian's Wall Bed and Breakfast
PUBS - 3 Local pubs in the village. Samson Inn provides lunch
and evening bar meals
WALKING - Northumberland
National Park
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ALNWICK CASTLE - One of the most beautiful castles open
to visitors, Alnwick
Castle and the surrounding town make a beautiful location for
a day out.
BAMBURGH CASTLE - The picturesque Bamburgh
Castle stands on a coastal location.
WALLINGTON HALL - Wallington Hall is one of Northumberland's
finest Country Houses
CRAGSIDE - Visit Cragside
House and Gardens
COASTAL AREAS - The North East of England boasts some of
the most beautiful beaches
in the country.
SHOPPING - The
Metrocentre in Gateshead, Newcastle - Eldon
Square, and Durham city centre all offer a wide range of High
Street shops and small boutiques.
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Enjoy
more images of Gilsland, Cumbria and Northumberland
by Barry
Turnbull and Graeme
Peacock |
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| LOCAL
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Howard House Farm (B&B)
Gilsland
Brampton
CA8 7AJ
Telephone: +44 (0)16977 47285
Email:
howardhouse@bigfoot.com
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Spacious farmhouse, ofering
quality accommodation in peaceful, friendly surroundings. Centre of
Hadrian's Wall. Only 1.5 miles from Birdoswald Roman Fort.
Ratings: Four Diamonds |
The Hill (B&B)
Gilsland
Carlisle
CA6 7DA
Telephone: +44 (0)16977 47214
Email: mike@walkinghadrianswall.com
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B&B country house in
one acre of gardens overlooking Hadrian's Wall Nr Birdoswald Roman
Fort. Excellent home cooking.
Ratings: Highly Commended |
Gilsland Spa Hotel
Gilsland Spa
Carlisle
Cumbria
CA6 7AR
Telephone: +44 (0)16977 47203 |
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Enjoy scenic walks in the
hotels 140 acres of park and woodland. Gilsland Spa Hotel is renowned
for its entertainment programme and can call upon resident artistes,
and guest entertainers for dancing, cabaret and afternoon tea dances. |
Station Hotel
Telephone: +44 (0)16977 47338 |
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Bush Nook
Telephone: +44 (0)16977 47194 |
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Four Wynds
Telephone: +44 (0)16977 47330 |
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