It is a wonderful area - have been up in the car with the family a couple of times and would love to explore on the bike. Way back in the mists of time Lady Poppy and I stayed near Hadrian's Wall when we still did bike holidays (pre munchkin).
Rothbury is near(ish) and was full of bikes on the Sunday when we stayed there last. Lucky buggers - the roads and scenery are fab.
Depending on dates for Monkey's AS level exams we may work out a plan to be there. Will see what I can do
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