General

Durham Heritage Coast
The 11 mile coastline of County Durham lies exclusively within the District of Easington. Together with 1.9 miles of the coastline of its northern neighbour, City of Sunderland. This coast won the Countryside Agency's official designation as a Heritage
Tel: 0191 383 3741
Web: www.durhamheritagecoast.org

English Heritage
Tel: 0870 333 1181
Web: www.english-heritage.org.uk

Farmers Markets
Find out more about the markets within North East England.
Web: www.northumberlandfarmersmarkets.org.uk

Hadrians Wall Information Line
Tel: 01434 322 002
Web: www.hadrians-wall.org

Kielder Partnership
Tucked away at the top of Northumberland, close to the Scottish Border and Hadrian's Wall, beautiful Kielder Water is the largest man-made lake in Europe.
Tel: 01434 220 616
Web: www.forestry.gov.uk

National Trails
Web: www.nationaltrail.co.uk

National Trust - Yorkshire & North East
Tel: 01904 702021
Web: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

North Pennines AONB Partnership
Tel: 01388 528 801
Web: www.northpennines.org.uk

Northumberland Coast AONB
The Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is among the finest landscapes in the country.
Address: C/O Community and Environmental Services,County Hall,Morpeth,Northumberland,NE61 2EF
Tel: 01670 534 088
Web: www.northumberlandcoastaonb.org

Northumberland National Park
Tel: 01434 344 396
Web: www.northumberland-national-park.org.uk

Ordnance Survey - For UK Maps
Tel: 08456 050505
Web: www.ordsvy.gov.uk

Rambler's Association
Web: www.ra-area.org.uk/northumbria | www.bigwig.net/nysdramblers

Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust
The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust is the largest international wetland conservation charity in the UK.
Address: District 15,Washington,Tyne and Wear,NE38 8LE
Tel: 0191 416 5454
Fax: 0191 416 5801
Web: www.wwt.org.uk

Guided Walks

Shepherds Walks
Address: 2 The Stone Barn, Kirkharle Courtyard, Kirkwhelpington, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE19 2PE
Tel: 01830 540 453
Web - day walks: www.shepherdswalks.co.uk
Web - holidays: www.shepherdswalksholidays.com

Walk Northumbria
Address: 26 Walton Avenue,North Shields,NE29 9BS
Tel: 0191 257 2601
Web: www.walknorthumbria.co.uk

Outdoor Clothing/Equipment

Samui Sports
Email: sales@samuisports.com
Web: www.samuisports.com

Forest Enterprises

Forest Enterprise / Forestry Commission Offices
The Forestry Commission is the Government Department responsible for forestry policy throughout Great Britain. The mission of the Forestry Commission is to protect and expand Britain's forests and woodlands and increase their value to society and the env
Tel: 01434 220 242
Web: www.forestry.gov.uk

Great North Forest
The Great North Forest is one of twelve Community Forests being created across England to regenerate the countryside around our major towns and cities, creating well-wooded landscapes for work, wildlife, recreation and education
Tel: 01207 524 888
Web: www.greatnorthforest.co.uk

The Tees Forest
The Tees Forest creates high quality, well-wooded environments around urban areas to deliver a wide range of environmental, social and economic benefits.
Tel: 01642 300 716
Web: www.teesforest.org.uk

Walking Holiday Operators

Contours Walking Holidays
Address: Gramyre,Berrier Road,Greystoke,Penrith,CA11 0UB
Tel: 0176 848 0451
Web: www.contours.co.uk

Hadrian's Wall Heritage Tours
Address: 15 Redewater Road,Newcastle upon Tyne,NE4 9UD
Tel: 0191 274 4451
Web: www.hadrians-wall.com

Serac Outdoor Sports
Address: 37 Lilburn Close,East Boldon,NE36 0TZ
Tel: 0191 519 4495
Web: www.seracoutdoorsports.co.uk

Tyne Valley Holidays
Address: 21 Celandine Close,Gosforth,Newcastle upon Tyne,NE3 5JW
Tel: 0191 284 7534

Weather Reports

Regional Weather Forecast
Tel: 0906 8505 318 (calls cost 60p/min)

Wildlife

RSPB
The RSPB is the UK charity working to secure a healthy environment for birds and wildlife, helping to create a better world for us all.
Tel: 0191 233 4300
Web: www.rspb.org.uk

The Wildlife Trust
Our network of 47 local Wildlife Trusts and our junior branch, Wildlife Watch, work together with local communities to protect wildlife in all habitats across the UK, in towns, countryside, wetlands and seas.
Web: www.wildlifetrusts.org

Natural England
Tel: 0191 229 5500
Web: www.wildlifetrusts.org