Brampton...
Brampton, the main market town and base for exploring Hadrian's Wall, is surrounded by the gently rolling countryside of the Irthing Valley and Geltsdale, leading up to the rugged beauty of the North Pennines AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty).
A rich mosaic of woods, fields and moorlands crossed by numerous footpaths, bridleways and quiet roads makes for perfect walking and cycling country.
About the area
History & heritage
To the north is the famous Hadrian's Wall, a 75-mile (120 km) long fortification extending from the Solway Firth to Wallsend-on-Tyne.
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Attractions
The low rolling hills conceal the outlying rural villages of Laversdale, Irthington, Walton, Lanercost, to name a few.
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Natural environment
Closer to the town, pockets of woodland and forest with open access await discovery, many with waymarked routes and information panels.
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What's on
Brampton Live - One of the biggest folk/roots music festivals in the north of England.
Oddities
Sir Walter Scott
Sir Walter Scott, the famous poet and novelist, stayed in Gilsland in 1796 whilst seeking inspiration for his narrative poems. He met his future wife here and proposed to her at the Popping Stone in the Irthing Gorge. Scott wrote ‘The Bridal of Triermain' and ‘Guy Mannering', among other works.
Miltonrigg Wood
Oak trees from Miltonrigg Wood were used in the rebuilding of York Minster's roof after the 1984 fire.
Rail tickets
Brampton Station was the first in the country to use pre-printed rail tickets.
