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RE: london to scotland by car

by ChilliJ 08 May 2012

Sorry, I don't think you are getting good advice on this one... If you are starting in London easiest way out is the M40. It goes past…
RE: Around England/Scotland in 5 weeks

by majingrid 27 February 2012

Thanks for the suggestions! I'll be 25 next year so I'll be able to buy a youth railway card and it sounds like the best choice actually.…
Re: Around England/Scotland in 5 weeks

by Bek11 27 February 2012

Hi Isabella if you are 25 and under get a rail card which gives you discounted rail travel throughout the UK. In London, visit Windsor…
RE: UK

by portreeslim 21 October 2011

By castles in Northumberland, I'm guessing he means Alnwick and Bamburgh? You could also go to Cragside and spend a day wandering. And…
RE: How to get from Berwick Upon Tweed to Seahouses

by greencelery 30 May 2011

Try the journey planner at www.transportdirect.info I don't know if it might be easier to go via Alnwick.
RE: Edinburgh to Manchester BEST PLACES TO VISIT!

by kirstp85 25 February 2011

A1 - Alnwick, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Lindisfarne (Holy Island)
RE: Cumbrian Coast v Northumberland Coast for a family

by Copepod 31 January 2011

While both have pletny of sandy beaches, Northumbria wins on the basis of being less crowded, more castled eg Alnwick, Bamburgh, Dunstanburg…
RE: Stop-over between Fort William and Newcastle

by tjahardie 13 August 2010

Why not travel by road through Northumberland between Berwick and Newcastle? It's beautiful. There are a number of castles that would…
RE: Northumberland

by tjahardie 05 August 2010

Alnmouth and Berwick are definitely the best spots for public transport as they're both on the main east coast line. It's a little harder…
Itinerary Suggestions Welcome: Edinburgh to Bath

by edith_pearl 28 July 2010

Hello, In August my husband and I will be doing a quick tour starting in *London* and then traveling by train to *York, Alnwick, Edinburg…
RE: Places To Visit in North England

by MrsMonkey 19 July 2010

Actually in fairness, you could consider hopping over the border to Scotland for day or two as Newcastle is closer to Edinburgh than Manches…
RE: Northumberland in October

by moobie 03 September 2009

The [Albatross| http://www.albatrossnewcastle.co.uk] hostel is based in Newcastle city centre and seems to be highly regarded (naturally…
Re: Northumberland in October

by chrobinson 02 September 2009

LP's +Walking in Britain+ guidebook has a walk along the Northumbrian coast (called Sea and Castles or some such). It follows the coast…
RE: Secluded log cabin

by bellart1 23 June 2009

Doesn't Alnwick have log cabins - Northumberland?
RE: Day trip from Newcastle to ???

by kittykat25 04 March 2009

I'd go to Durham while you are up north too, it's a beautiful town, I spent three years there and would make a lovely day out. Short…
RE: Day trip from Newcastle to ???

by jamesbrownontheroad 02 March 2009

I'd second the recommendation for Edinburgh, although the towns of Alnwick and Berwick-upon-Tweed (which the train passes through en route…
RE: Day trip from Newcastle to ???

by jeffman 02 March 2009

Agree with the Edinburgh suggestions – I went on a day trip there and it was enough time to get a feel for the place and see all the interes…
RE: I MUST GO DOWN TO THE SEA AGAIN . . . . .

by bellart1 26 January 2009

#2 is it Alnwick?
RE: North Eastern England

by moobie 26 April 2008

To back up #1. Smedder, If you are in the UK and can access BBCi do a search on Courtney Pine or Holy Island (another name for Lindisfarne,…
RE: Gatwick airport and train station

by greencelery 02 February 2008

They're different places, I meant that I have heard Alnmouth being called Alnwick by the train company before (Alnwick is the larger town,…
RE: Gatwick airport and train station

by moobie 02 February 2008

#6. Alnmouth is different to Alnwick - and both are not that near to Newcastle public transport wise.
Re: Gatwick airport and train station

by Voyager_2002 02 February 2008

Very good advice from #5. Does Kings Cross now offer left luggage storage? If not, I understand that you can leave your bags at the…
RE: Gatwick airport and train station

by greencelery 02 February 2008

No, dont buy your ticket from the trainline, buy it from the National Express East Coast website (do a search for it). This is because…
Re: Visiting Scotland in June 2008

by Copepod 20 January 2008

Cambridge to Edinburgh is about 390 miles, mainly on A1 road - min driving time 7.5 hours, I reckon. It's at least 5.5 hrs between Cambridge…
Where to live in Northumberland?

by tony_b 17 November 2007

Do a Google search for Alnwick (pronounced "Annick") for information on one of the loveliest towns in Northern England, not…