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Byrness Hostel

Formerly two adjoining Forestry Commission houses in the peaceful village of Byrness, just 5m from the Scottish border in the foothills of the Cheviot Hills and on the Pennine Way. Explore the great Border Forest on the Forest Drive from Redesdale to Kielder Castle, perhaps with a glimpse of red squirrels and roe deer.

Facilities

Lounge/games room, self-catering kitchen, showers, cycle store, shop and garden.

Beds 26
Disabled Facilities No
Drinks License No
Meals Self-catering only
Under 3's No
No Smoking Yes
High Chairs No
Cots No
Parking Yes

Contact

7 Otterburn Green, Byrness, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, NE19 1TS
01830 520425
Tourist Information: 01669 620887

Getting There

Turn off A68 at sign for Byrness.

Ordnance Survey Sheet/Grid Ref: 80/764027

Buses

National Express Edinburgh - Newcastle-upon-Tyne (pass close BR Newcastle & Edinburgh) (Tel: 01670 533128).

Trains

Morpeth 34m, Newcastle 40m.

Ferries

Newcastle 40m

Nearest Other Hostels

Bellingham 15m, Kirk Yetholm 27m, Wooler 28m - all by Pennine Way.

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