Whether your sport is fishing, shooting, hiking, cycling, climbing, golf or any of mix of the huge range of outdoor pursuits pursued, in Bellingham you'll never be short of things to do. The North Tyne is one of the best salmon and trout fly fishing rivers this side of the border and keen shooters will find something at one of the regular shoots held throughout the area.

It should go without saying that the hiking in Northumberland's rolling landscape is hugely satisfying, and with all the hard work of Kielder Trail Reavers, we are also within a short drive of one of the top MTB courses, with regular events being held- including international trials.

Climbers too will be spoilt for choice on the finest sandstone the UK has to offer- from Bowden in the north to Crag Lough in the south, we have crags at all grades. The Pennine Way passes through the town, making it an ideal base to explore north and south, or east and west for that matter.

Other, less exhuberant, activities for sightseeing are also available; for a more relaxed day, try Bellingham's own Par 70 golf course, Hexhams riverside course with it's listed Georgian club house, and not forgetting of course Slaley Hall!