Another great meeting of the Northumberland Branch tonight, with much discussion on buses, rail services (ECML, Northumberland Line, and Tyne Valley Line), and also of cycling integration with rail too. Membership is FREE, with the chance to have a real say in better buses, trains, and more! Why not sign up now? We aim toContinue reading “Northumberland Branch of NEPTUG Meeting: 1st July 2026”
Category Archives: Integrated Transport
Alnwick to Chester-Le-Street Steam and Vintage Fair by walking, bus, and rail.
On Saturday 27th June 2026, I took a car-free day out to the excellent Chester-Le-Street Steam and Vintage Fair at Lambton Park for the second year running. Part 1: Alnwick Bus Station to Alnmouth Railway Station The day started at home, with a short walk to Alnwick Bus Station in glorious sunshine, a few thingsContinue reading “Alnwick to Chester-Le-Street Steam and Vintage Fair by walking, bus, and rail.”
Car dependent tourism a risk of ruining Northumberland?
A recent article from The Northern Echo sets our the case for a visit to Craster ‘beating’ Bamburgh, though both are listed as beautiful settings on the Northumberland Coast. However, the reason behind Bamburgh being beaten is perhaps a warning sign of what Northumberland risks; if we depend on car based tourism like the LakeContinue reading “Car dependent tourism a risk of ruining Northumberland?”
Heatherslaw Corn Mill: FREE ENTRY to celebrate 50 years as a working museum and go there by train and bus?
The excellent Heatherslaw Corn Mill on Ford and Etal Estates, nearby to the equally great Heatherslaw Light Railway is offering FREE ADMISSION during June, July, and August 2026, as outlined in this article from The Chronicle Go by train and bus? To attend the museum without needing a car, it is easy to reach Heatherslaw CornContinue reading “Heatherslaw Corn Mill: FREE ENTRY to celebrate 50 years as a working museum and go there by train and bus?”
The Northumberland Coast Loop 