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in the county of Northumberland

About Netherton

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.

Noted for the beauty of the area, the village is also noted for close by Biddlestone RC Chapel which possibly dates from late in the 14th century and was probably built over the remains of an earlier Pele-Tower.

Surrounded by undulating countryside, the village lies within a county renowned for its heritage and history. It has stately homes, gardens and forests, as well as a magnificent coastline dotted with historic castles - all within easy driving distance.

Pleasures of the area include; Fishing, Birdwatching, Cycling, Golf and Walking.

Netherton makes an idyllic destination for anyone seeking peace and tranquillity, yet needing to be within easy reach of the areas many attractions which include the great castles of Alnwick and Bamburgh.

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This is the well known Bridge End Cottage situated next to Thropton bride, Thropton, Northumberland

Thropton (2 Pictures) a Picturesque Village in the county of Northumberland

(4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction SE of Netherton)

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Breamish Water At Ingram, Northumberland

Ingram (12 Pictures) a Picturesque Village in the county of Northumberland

(5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction N of Netherton)

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Wooler (10 Pictures) in the county of Northumberland

(12.5 miles, 20.1 km, direction N of Netherton)

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...

Old City Gate in Alnwick, Northumberland

Alnwick (103 Pictures) a Historic Market Town in the county of Northumberland

(12.9 miles, 20.8 km, direction E of Netherton)

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...

St, Gregory's Church. Kirknewton, Northumberland.

Kirknewton (1 Pictures) in the county of Northumberland

(14.5 miles, 23.3 km, direction N of Netherton)

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Breamish valley, Northumberland.

The Breamish Valley (3 Pictures)

(5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction N)

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The lake in Cragside Estate, nr Rotherbury, Northumberland.

Cragside (156 Pictures)

(6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction SE)

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Lordenshaw (2 Pictures)

(6.8 miles, 10.9 km, direction SE)

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Northumberland National Park (63 Pictures)

(10.0 miles, 16.1 km, direction SW)

The Northumberland National Park is surely Northumberland's special blessing. It is an area of wild, desolate moorland and dark,.....

Hulne Park, Alnwick, Northumberland. December 05

Hulne Park (1 Pictures)

(11.6 miles, 18.7 km, direction E)

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Chillingham Castle

Chillingham Castle (38 Pictures)

(12.0 miles, 19.4 km, direction NE)

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The Cheviot Hills (12 Pictures)

(12.3 miles, 19.9 km, direction SW)

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