HESLEYSIDE HALL

An example of a house occupied by the same family since the 14th century, containing a collection of paintings, furniture and books of no significant value.

Access

Directions: From A69, one mile west of Hexham, take the A6079/B6320 north to Bellingham. Just before crossing North Tyne River at Bellingham, take left turn sign posted Hesleyside. House 1 1/2 miles on left. Access to Hesleyside Hall is by appointment via the contact name. Scheduled Ancient Monument - Riding House Wood (a Romano-British Settlement) access is available to the public by appointment at reasonable times throughout the year. Access to the land is permitted by way of existing public footpaths, public roads and permissive paths. There are public rights of way on the north banks of the Tyne, which have been supplemented by permissive paths. All routes are signposted. The route to the north of Hesleyside Hall commences from The Riding and makes its way across upland pastures to Longheughshields. This affords fine views over the River, North Tyne and Hesleyside Hall in its park lying across the south river bank. The walk continues downhill through Riding Wood and to the west of the Scheduled Ancient Monument before crossing the disused railway and meeting the Bellingham Road. A lower route along the north riverbank leaves Bellingham, cutting across Shaw Banks to meet the public road at Cuddies Loup. This affords level views across to Hesleyside Hall with the river running in the foreground. To the south of the river a public right of way leads up to Brieredge, and gives views out northwards across the Tyne Valley. ACCESS Hesleyside Hall & Riding House Wood are available to the public by prior appointment only.