Northumberland

Northumberland is the county and unitary authority covering the area between the Scottish border and the River Tyne in North East England. The district includes coastal towns such as Berwick-upon-Tweed and Alnwick, inland market towns like Hexham and Morpeth, and wide upland areas including the Cheviot Hills. Much of the interior is within Northumberland National Park, where sections of Hadrian's Wall run across ridgelines and sites such as Housesteads Roman Fort mark the Roman frontier. The coastline stretches from rocky headlands to sandy bays and includes island groups offshore.

Transport is based on road links that follow river valleys and coastal routes; rail services connect the main towns. Land use is a mix of agriculture, forestry and managed water areas such as Kielder Water and Forest Park. The Lindisfarne causeway provides access to the tidal island of Holy Island at low tide, and boat trips from the mainland visit the Farne Islands for seabirds and seals. Walking paths, field archaeology and local markets reflect the area's long settlement history.