North Pennines
The UK’s first UNESCO Global Geopark. A stunning mixture of heather moorland, tumbling waterfalls and wild rugged beauty. One of the most remote places in England. At almost 770sq miles in size it is the second largest designated National Landscape. Home to High Force, reputedly the highest unbroken waterfall in England.
Campsite Locations
Camping in vans for Sam Sykes staff is not always possible due to requirements of expedition. You will be informed if this is the case.
Campsites
Local Hospital Information
Darlington Memorial Hospital, Hollyhurst Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 6HX A&E 24 hrs.
01325380100
The James Cook University Hospital, Marton Rd, Middlesbrough TS4 3BW A&E 24hrs
01642850850
Centrally placed for both Northeastern and Northwestern schools.
Approximate journey times by road Bowlees Visitor Centre:
Carlisle 1 hour 20.
Ponteland 1 hour 10 minutes.
Middlesborough 1 hour 10 minutes.