There are two main geographical areas within the park. The Cheviot hills to the north and Kielder forest to the South West. The park is generally very quiet, it gets very few visitors compared to some of it's more famous neighbours like the lake district national park.
The park has deer,fox,badgers and other small animals are very common. However the bird population is truly amazing. The open habitats host many different species including Black grouse Curlews Merlin Red grouse Along the valleys are heron and king fisher.
Generally wet and windy. The north easterly gales sweeping in off the Atlantic are a common feature of the area.
From the north. A1 from Edinburgh. From the south. Either the A68 from Corbridge or the A1 trunk road From the east. Many small roads providing access into the park. From the west. A69 through to Corbridge and then the A68 north. By plane into Newcastle airport. By train , north east line to Newcastle and stations north.
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Since May 2005, large areas of Northumberland National Park are accessible to the public as a result of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CROW). This means that you can now walk feely on designated _eAccess Land_f without having to stay on rights of way. There are also visitor centres at Ingram Once Brewed Alnwick Bellingham Berwick Brampton Carlisle Newcastle Hexham Morpeth Wooler
Hadrian's Wall, UNESCO site from Roman times. Cheviot hills and surrounding area with Hill forts and wide open moorland. Redesdale valley and Border reiver history. Visit the many medieval castles.
Walking Riding Visit markets and fairs Bird watching Shooting and hunting Cycling
There are many craft shops and some woolen mills converted to sell clothing and related items.
Northumberland brewery [http://www.northumberlandbrewery.co.uk/] provides local ale.
The area has plenty of b&b as well as self catering accommodation [http://www.northumberlandnationalpark.org.uk/visiting/wheretostay/findholidayaccommodationonline.htm] . There are hostels and camping barns [http://www.northumberlandnationalpark.org.uk/visiting/wheretostay/hostelscampingbarns.htm] There are local businesses offering green accommodation [http://www.northumberlandnationalpark.org.uk/visiting/wheretostay/greenaccommodation.htm] and of course self catering accommodation throughout Northumberland [http://www.northumbria-byways.com/nat-park_region1.htm]
The official National park details are here [http://www.nnpa.org.uk/].