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About Alwinton
Alwinton occupies a lovely position in a hollow of the Cheviot Hills where the waters of the Alwin and the Coquet Rivers meet. There is excellent walking and fishing in the vicinity, and occasionally the Coquet riverbed has been known to yield agates, cornelians, and pebble crystals.
Upper Coquetdale is renowned for its birds. Leaving the village to explore the surrounding hills on foot it is possible to see Dippers, Common Sandpipers and Grey Wagtails, whilst flying above the heather-clad moorland there are often sightings of Ring Ouzel and Wheaters.
Looking around at the calm beauty of the place it is hard to believe these lands were constantly fought over and raided by family clans of raiders from both sides of the border. Even this tiny village did not escape, and often you will come across something to remind you of the legacy of these turbulent times.
Historically, the village is settled where old drovers roads crossed the landscape, perhaps this could be the reason for the Alwinton Border Shepherd's Show, held annually in the village each October. This is a lively event, drawing visitors from all parts of the county.
Alwinton, surrounded by wooded valley's is the perfect place to relax and unwind, idyllic for exploring rich wildlife, the Northumberland coast, the Northumberland National Park and the Borders.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Alwinton
| Northumberland National Park | (6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| The Cheviot Hills | (8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| The Breamish Valley | (8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Callaly Castle | (8.7 miles, 14.1 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Redesdale | (9.0 miles, 14.4 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Lordenshaw | (9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Cragside | (9.6 miles, 15.5 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Chillingham Castle | (15.0 miles, 24.1 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Wallington Hall | (15.2 miles, 24.5 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Chillingham Park | (15.3 miles, 24.7 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Hulne Park | (15.8 miles, 25.5 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Alnwick Castle | (17.3 miles, 27.9 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| The Alnwick Garden | (17.5 miles, 28.1 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Bolam Lake Country Park | (17.9 miles, 28.8 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Kielder Water | (18.6 miles, 30.0 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
All attractions in AlwintonAll attractions in NorthumberlandComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Alwinton
Netherton, in the county of Northumberland (4.2 miles, 6.8 km, direction E)
The village of Netherton nestles in the wild countryside beneath the southern slopes of the Cheviot Hills on the fringe of the Northumberland National Park.
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Thropton, in the county of Northumberland (7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction E)
This pretty village straggles the banks of the sparkling River Coquet. It is a lively invigorating place, lying amidst the stunning countryside of Simonside, a 1,409 foot high peak.
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Elsdon, in the county of Northumberland (8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction S)
In this gentle setting the village, with its scattering of 18th-century properties around a picturesque village green, is the perfect example of English village life.
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Wooler, in the county of Northumberland (14.3 miles, 23.0 km, direction N)
Here in these high upland regions you feel immediately relaxed, at ease and although Wooler bustles with life, it has a timeless quality where you feel a world away from civilisation.
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Kirknewton, in the county of Northumberland (14.9 miles, 23.9 km, direction N)
Today, this appealing village has become a tourist destination to which travellers and holiday makers are drawn for the dramatic landscape and spectacular views.
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Bellingham, in the county of Northumberland (15.0 miles, 24.2 km, direction S)
The market town of Bellingham sits on one of Northumberland's prettiest stretches of water, the north bank of the River North Tyne.
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Hartburn, in the county of Northumberland (16.3 miles, 26.3 km, direction SE)
This is a wonderful place to be, especially on a bright summer day when the sun beats down relentlessly.
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Alnwick, a Historic Market Town in the county of Northumberland (17.1 miles, 27.5 km, direction E)
Set magnificently in the heart of the beautiful northern countryside is the great castle that has dominated the life and times of Alnwick for centuries.
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Bolam, in the county of Northumberland (18.1 miles, 29.1 km, direction SE)
This is an historic village, it took its name from a Baron de Bolam in the 13th century.
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Ford, in the county of Northumberland (19.6 miles, 31.5 km, direction N)
Ford lies in an area of great natural beauty. It is in close proximity to the beautiful coastline of Linisfarne and Holy Island and is surrounded by old and pretty villages
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Kielder, in the county of Northumberland (20.1 miles, 32.3 km, direction SW)
This small historic village lies at the northernmost edge of Kielder Water, it takes its name from the Kielder Burn the stream that links with the Deadwater Burn to form the North Tyne River.
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Warkworth, in the county of Northumberland (20.4 miles, 32.8 km, direction E)
Sparkling in high summer and tinged with frosty thin ice in winter, the River Coquet makes its final loop before entering the sea at Amble.
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Alnmouth, a Picturesque Village in the county of Northumberland (20.4 miles, 32.8 km, direction E)
Alnmouth lies on a coastline famed for its outstanding natural beauty, thus one of its greatest pleasures is found in wandering the coastal paths enjoying uninterrupted sea and coastal views.
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Coldstream, in the county of Borders (21.4 miles, 34.4 km, direction N)
This is a small town where centuries ago warring Scottish and English armies forded the River Tweed.
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Morpeth, in the county of Northumberland (21.4 miles, 34.5 km, direction SE)
Hidden in the spacious Northumberland countryside where centuries ago the towns and villages of this vast region were the scene of border raids and skirmishes, lies the busy market town of Morpeth.
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All towns in NorthumberlandComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Acklington Station | (19.1 miles, 30.8 km, direction E) |
| Alnmouth Station | (19.4 miles, 31.2 km, direction E) |
| Newcastle International Airport | (27.8 miles, 44.6 km, direction SE) |
| New Bridge Street | (33.2 miles, 53.3 km, direction SE) |
| A1(M) Junction 65 | (38.1 miles, 61.4 km, direction SE) |
| Edinburgh Airport | (63.1 miles, 101.6 km, direction NW) |
| Alwinton to London | (278.2 miles, 447.6 km, direction S) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Alwinton
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Alwinton center |
| The Otterburn Tower Hotel | (8.4 miles, 13.5 km, direction S) |
| Percy Arms Hotel | (8.5 miles, 13.7 km, direction S) |
| Ryecroft Hotel | (14.5 miles, 23.3 km, direction N) |
| Tankerville Arms Hotel | (14.6 miles, 23.4 km, direction N) |
| Macdonald Linden Hall, Golf & Country Club | (15.7 miles, 25.2 km, direction SE) |
| White Swan Hotel | (17.2 miles, 27.6 km, direction E) |
| Allerton House | (18.8 miles, 30.2 km, direction NW) |
| Roxburghe Hotel And Golf Course | (19.6 miles, 31.5 km, direction NW) |
| The Masons Arms | (19.9 miles, 32.0 km, direction NE) |
| The Sun Hotel | (20.3 miles, 32.7 km, direction E) |
| All hotels in Alwinton |
