Haltwhistle
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Haltwhistle is a small, but pleasant, town near Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland, England. Get in
By train
By bus
Regular buses run to and from Newcastle upon Tyne and Hexham. Friendly, helpful drivers.
Also a place to catch the bus to Once Brewed and other spots along Hadrian's Wall.
Get around
All the shops and pubs are situated on the High Street, no more than 2 minutes walk apart, with the railway station and bus stop at one end.
See
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phone: +44 1434 344363address: Housesteads Roman Fort, Haydon Bridge, NE47 6NNHousesteads is the most complete Roman fort in Britain, and one of the best-preserved in Europe.
Do
- Take a pleasant walk along the River Tyne.
- Need a book to read early on a Sunday morning? An honour-box outside a bookstore in the high street allows you to choose a low-value book and toss your coins through the letterslot in the door.
Eat
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phone: +44 1697 747601address: Greenhead, Brampton, CA8 7JSCountry pub on the Blenkinsopp estate run by a young couple serving excellent food with real ales and a decent wine list.
Sleep
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phone: +44 1434 322422address: Main St
Go next
- Cycle up to Alston