Haltwhistle
Haltwhistle is a Town in the county of Northumberland.
There are great places to visit near Haltwhistle including some great villages, ancient sites, beaches, hiking areas, geological features, castles, ruins, islands, towns, roman sites and historic monuments.
There are a number of villages near Haltwhistle including Milfield, Craster, and Bamburgh.
The area around Haltwhistle's best ancient sites can be found at Milfield North Henge.
Haltwhistle's best nearby beaches can be found at Embleton Bay, and Bamburgh Beach.
Hiking Areas to visit near Haltwhistle include Dunstanburgh, Sycamore Gap, and Hadrian's Wall near Hexham.
Don't miss Gull Crag and the Rumble Churn, Greymare Rock, and Sycamore Gap's geological features if visiting the area around Haltwhistle.
Dunstanburgh Castle is one of Haltwhistle's best, nearby castles to visit in Haltwhistle.
Don't miss Dunstanburgh Castle, WWII Sandbag Pillbox, and Old Limekiln at Dunstanburgh's ruins if visiting the area around Haltwhistle.
Farne Islands is one of Haltwhistle's best, nearby islands to visit in Haltwhistle.
There are a several good towns in the area around Haltwhistle like Hexham.
Hadrian's Wall near Hexham, and Chesters Roman Fort are great places to visit near Haltwhistle if you like roman sites.
The area close to Haltwhistle boasts some of the best historic monuments including Flodden.
Haltwhistle History
There are some historic monuments around Haltwhistle:
Places to see near Haltwhistle
History of Haltwhistle
More recently, paint manufacture became a major commercial force in the town, but has now stopped major production. Current local employers include factories making plastic bottles and de-icing products.
