Our best loved walk from Steel Rigg (5 minutes from Layside) to Housesteads Roman Fort was voted in at no. 18 of “Britain’s Favourite Walks” by over 8000 enthusiasts. Facing some stiff competition from the Highlands of Scotland to the Lake District and Snowdonia National Park to name but a few, we are incredibly proud […]
A short drive from Layside is the market town of Haltwhistle, claiming to be at the geographical centre of Britain. The South Tyne Trail can be accessed from behind the railway station at Haltwhistle, and follows the South Tyne River to Lambley Viaduct and beyond. There are some lovely views of the river as well […]
There are a number of short, medium and long walks to be enjoyed from Layside. On a clear day, even a stroll around the block provides some exhilarating views of the Tyne Valley, Hadrian’s Wall and beyond.
Hadrian’s Wall and the Great Wall of China have been linked in a partnership designed to exchange expertise and boost tourism to both monuments. Both walls were added to the World Heritage List in the same year – 1987, and now a Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between Historic England and the Chinese Academy […]
A very Happy New Year from Layside – we look forward to welcoming you to this beautiful part of Northumberland in 2018. We also welcome your four-legged friends, and with so many great walks from the doorstep they too can make the most of the stunning countryside, whatever the weather. Our 12 year old black […]
Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas from us at Layside – and a thank you to the mystery person who covers a tree at the end of our drive with Christmas chocolate treats every Christmas Eve!
Enjoy a circular walk along the most stunning part of Hadrian’s Wall this Christmas. This guided walk (27th December 1030-1400) starts from The Sill National Landscape Discovery Centre which is just a short distance from Layside, taking you over the highest point of Hadrian’s Wall at Winshields Crag. Tickets can be booked up until Boxing […]
Vindolanda is located only a short walk from Layside, and was the home of 9 Roman forts over 400 years of occupation. If you have missed any of the “Digging for Britain” series, catch episode 6 on IPlayer, which reveals swords and domestic items found this year at the site. Live archaeology takes place annually […]
Winter is a beautiful time to visit Northumberland – the views transformed with a sprinkling of snow. Stay warm at Layside and enjoy all that this county has to offer.
Building work at Layside is now complete with just a few finishing touches required before we welcome guests from January 2018. We would like to thank the terrific team at KMC Joinery for transforming our dreams into reality and creating the stunning accommodation at Layside. Each room enjoys fantastic views to the south over the […]
