Wooler is in Northumberland. Wooler is near the Cheviot Hills.
Understand
[edit]Wooler has a population of about 2,000.
The 1st Baron of Wooler was appointed in 1107 and in 1199 the town was granted a licence to hold a Thursday market.
Get in
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Map of Wooler
See
[edit]- 1 Chillingham Castle (6 mi (9.7 km) southeast of Wooler). Mid-Apr - late Oct 11AM-5PM. The castle was built in the 12th century as a monastery, and had one of the first glass windows installed in 1298 for a visit by King Edward 1. The castle was well fortified in medieval times, as it was close to the Scottish border. Following the Union of the Crowns in 1617 the castle became more residential. Book well in advance to stay in one of the self catering apartments. Occasional 2 or 4 hour ghost tours are run at night. £14.
- 2 St Ninian's Catholic Church, Burnhouse Road. Snecked stone church which opened in 1856.
Do
[edit]- 1 Humbleton Hill. remains of an iron age hillfort and 20 roundhouses, also the site of the Battle of Homildon Hill in 1402 between English and Scottish armies.
- 2 Walk the St Cuthbert's Way. This 100 km (62 mi) path from Melrose to Lindisfarne passes through Wooler.
- 3 Chillingham wild cattle. Easter - October tours at 10.00AM, 11.30AM, 1.45PM and 3.15PM. See these unique wild cattle on a tour. You can only see the cattle on a pre-booked tour, for which you must wear boots or shoes. £12, combined tickets with castle available.
Buy
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[edit]Sleep
[edit]- 1 Wooler Hostel, 30 Cheviot Street, Wooler, NE71 6LW, ☏ +44 749 201 8545. 51 bed former YHA hostel and shepherds huts bed from £27.
- 2 Tankerville Arms Hotel, 20-22 Cottage Rd, Wooler, NE71 6AD. 17 room hotel with restaurant (mains from £15). Also runs 6 self-catering cottages.
Connect
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[edit]- North to Ford and Etal