Golf, Fishing and Horse Riding

Here are some suggestions for outdoor activities that are available near to our holiday cottages in Northumberland. Cheviot Holiday Cottages is ideally located as a base for a great number of outdoor activities and sports including trout and coarse fishing, sea fishing, clay pigeon shooting and horse riding in North Northumberland. There are also several golf courses nearby with a selection large enough to make Cheviot and ideal location for a golfing holiday in Northumberland.

Fishing
Abundant lake and sea fishing is available. Lake fishing can be found at Sweethope Lough, which has good access to the banks, located between Rothbury and Hexham (01830 540349) and at Fontburn reservoir, the closest, being near Rothbury (contact Northumbrian Water 0870 2403549) Conundrum Farm and fishery is positioned just south of Berwick (01289 308000)
For sea angling just call at the harbour of Berwick, Seahouses, Craster or Amble.

Cycling and cycle hire
Quiet country lanes and cycle trails leading from your doorstep, together with open grassland by the river Breamish provide an ideal chance for youngsters learning to ride safely and are equally ideal for a leisurely family outing.

For the budding or more serious mountain biker, Breamish Valley is a paradise!

Route 68 of the National Cycle network passes within 300m of Ingram.

Many of our regular returning guests now bring their own bicycles, though if you prefer or wish to save space during your arrival journey cycles can be hired locally.

A good choice of new/nearly new bikes is available for hire from either:
Ferguson's Cycles, Haugh Head Garage, Wooler (about 15 minutes drive from Ingram)
Tel: 01668 281316
or
Roseworth Mountain Bike Hire, Alnmouth Road, Alnwick (about 20 minutes drive from Ingram)
Tel: 01665 603911
email tours@roseworthalnwick.co.uk

Clay Pigeon Shooting
Fowberry Moor Sporting Clays (Lance Strother 01668 281234 or Mobile 07968 349440)
If you shoot regularly or have never held a shotgun in your life you will enjoy breaking clay pigeons in a private, safe and beautiful woodland environment. You will be looked after by a competent clay pigeon shooter on a one-to-one basis, or in the case of larger parties up to ten clients, by skilled shotgun marksmen. For those who enjoy the sport or want to try something different this can be a really good day or half day, and the rates are quite reasonable.

Horse riding
Trail rides can be arranged for the experienced rider to start direct from your doorstep in Ingram Valley and also other historic scenic routes in North Northumberland. Beach or picnic rides are also an option. If you contact Shipley Lane they will be glad to discuss your requirements. Alternatively, their equestrian centre is only 15 minutes drive from Ingram and has great facilities whether you are a child or adult, complete beginner or experienced rider.
(01665 579305 or mobile 07899 792548)

Golf Courses in North Northumberland

We are lucky to have a wide selection of golf courses within fifteen to thirty minutes drive. Please also see our links page to get up to date opening times and green fees.

Alnmouth Golf Course at Foxton
Foxton Hall, Alnmouth, Tel 01665 830231
18 Holes 6007 yards Par 69.
Set in Foxton Bay five miles east of Alnwick, this is a challenging meadow land course with an excellent layout and panoramic views. Set in Foxton Bay. It is understood to be one of the oldest in England dating back to 1869.

Alnmouth Village Golf Course
Marine Road, Alnmouth, Tel 01665 830370
9 Holes 5654 yards Par 71
A fine nine hole links course having one hill and offering outstanding views from the 7th. Located 5 miles east of Alnwick

Alnwick Golf Course
Swansfield Park Road, Alnwick, Tel 01665 602632
18 Holes 6250 yards Par 70
Mature parkland course on periphery of Alnwick town which was established in 1907 and extended to 18 holes in 1995.

Bamburgh Castle Golf Club
The Wynding, Bamburgh, Tel 01668 214378/01668 214321
18 Holes 5621 yards Par 68
North Northumberland coastal course built in 1904 offering superb views of Lindisfarne, the Farne Islands and Cheviot Hills.

The Belford
South Road, Belford, Tel 01668 213232
9 Holes 6304 yards Par 72
Opened as a nine hole course in 1993 dozens of new trees have been added together with nine new tee boxes allowing golfers wishing to play a full eighteen holes to play each hole from two different angles. Located to north-east edge of Belford village, just off the A1 between Berwick-upon-Tweed and Alnwick.

Burgham Park Golf Course
Nr Felton, Morpeth, Tel 01670 787898
18 holes 7065 yards Par 72
Maturing championship parklands course with water hazards and set in Northumbrian countryside west of the A1 between Alnwick and Morpeth.

Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Course
At Embleton Tel 01665 576562
18 holes 6298 Par 70
Traditional links course at Embleton bay founded in 1900 and updated in 1922. It is situated in the beautiful scenery of Northumberlands Heritage Coastline and in the shadow of the historic ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle.

Goswick Golf Club
Located 5 miles south of Berwick-upon-Tweed 01289 387256
18 holes 6452 yards Par 72
Traditional seaside links course founded 1890 and extended in 1894.

Linden Hall Golf Course
Linden Hall Hotel and Golf Course, Longhorsley, Morpeth 01670 516611
18 holes 6846 yards Par 72
Opened in 1998, this maturing course winds its way through wooded parkland with enormous redwoods, monkey puzzles, rhododendrons and lakes.

Rothbury Golf Course
Whitton Bank Road, Rothbury Tel 01669 621271
18 holes 6160 yards Par 71
Very recently extended to 18 holes and a brand new clubhouse built, this picturesque course, part sloping and part level, is positioned in the heart of the Coquet valley and close to historic Rothbury village.

Seahouses Golf Course
On the southern periphery of Seahouses Tel 01665 720794
18 holes 5516 yards Par 67
Traditional flat links course on the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Founded as a 9 hole course in 1913 and upgraded to 18 holes in 1976 it has spectacular views of the coastline from Bamburgh to Beadnell and out to the Farne islands.

Swarland Hall Golf Course
Swarland near Felton Tel 01670 787010
18 holes 6335 yards Par 72
A new parkland course established in 1993. It has undulating fairways fringed by woodland and has good views of the Simonside and Cheviot Hills.

Warkworth Golf Course
Warkworth Tel 01665 711596
9 holes 5986 yards Par70
Fairly flat oval seaside links course formed in 1891 at historic Warkworth village. There are 18 tees for those preferring a full round.

Wooler Golf Course
Dod Law, Doddington, Wooler Tel 01668 282135
9 holes 6358 yards Par 72
Elevated course with superb views to the Cheviot Hills and located at Doddington north of Wooler