Things To Do

Black Midens Bastle

A 16th-century fortified stone farmhouse built for defense, accessible via the Tarset Bastle Trail.

Tarset Bastle Trail

Stargazing

The Tarset Bastle trail follows five bastles giving insight to the lives of the Reivers and is one of the walking trails at Sidwood Forest.

As part of the Northumberland International Sky Park, our skies are perfect for stargazing. Find more information about our dark sky here.

Cycling Routes

Hareshaw Linn

Bellingham Heritage Centre

There are a number of cycle routes around Tarset and its neighbouring areas including The Black Grouse, The Salmon, and The Red Squirrel.

Hareshaw Linn is a breathtaking three mile walk to a wondrous waterfall with rare wildlife and plant life on the way. The route is available here.

The Heritage Centre explores the agricultural, social, and industrial history of the local area through exhibitions and displays.

Kielder Water and Forest Park

Hadrian's Wall

Kielder Water and Forest Park is home to England's largest forest as well as Northern Europe's largest man-made lake.

For the first time in 1600 years the 84 mile Hadrian's Wall path can be walked following the National Hadrian's Wall Trail.

Housteads is Britain's best preserved Roman Fort. A short 35 minute drive from Crackin' View it is an essential visit for those wanting an enchanting wander into Northumbrian history.