The village borders the North Pennines, Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) with the famous Pennine Way walk being just to the east of the village. There are numerous walks, footpaths and cycle paths in and around the village to explore, as well as a children’s play area in the village.

On the boundary between Northumberland and Cumbria, there is a wealth of tourist attractions open to guests, including Hadrians Wall, RSPB Geltsdale Nature Reserve and Alston, England’s highest market town. For guests wishing to explore further afield, within an hour’s drive, there is Carlisle, the historic town of Hexham, Gateshead, as well as Newcastle city, with its regenerated riverside, shopping, theatres and nightlife, pub and restaurant 4 miles.