Bailey, the area to the north of Bewcastle, containing riding centres and delightful accommodation.

Brampton, small market town with Tourist Information Office under the Moota Hall in the market square. Nearby Trout Farm where you can buy, catch or just have a cup of tea.

Brampton Church, Victorian with strong pre-Raphaelite links, designed by Philip Webb, friend of William Morris, and with windows by Burn Jones.

Carlisle Airport, for sightseeing flights over the area, and the Solway Aviation Group's museum which includes a Vulcan, Meteorite, Vampire, Lightning and Phantom.

Carlisle Castle: Largest of the border fortresses, now part owned by English Heritage, and containing the Museum of the King`s Own Royal Border Regiment

Carlisle Cathedral: founded in 1122, this fine red-sandstone building with it's intricate oak carvings is well worth a visit

Cumbrian Hoofbeats: Holiday centre with accommodation for you and your horses, plus training with highly qualified BHS registered instructors. Enjoy riding a variety of landscapes from our livestock farm in the north east of Cumbria

Gilsland: A town known for it's spa-waters in Victorian times, straddling the Cumbrian/Northumberland border, and firmly astride some of the best sections of Hadrian's Wall. Good food and drink, and the best route from Bewcastle to the wall.

Gretna Green, for that quick, informal marriage. Also good designer outlet village.

Working Dales Pony Centre: Nearby in Gilsland, a breeding centre for these rare native roans, there is a visitors centre opening in Easter 2004, plus a self catering holiday cottage and wagonette rides.

Hadrian's Wall: Running the full width of the country, the nearest and best section is to the east of Greenhead, running to Housteads.

Lake District; though don't go too far into it during July and August, it's very busy. If you are very keen, try the route in from the north, turning off the Carlisle-Wigton road then down to Keswick.

Lanercost Priory, part ruined but still an impressive Augustinian site. Contains windows by Sir Edward Burn-Jones. Craft Fairs during the summer.

Newcastleton, the first Scottish town over the border, and home to the Scottish Armstrongs, renowned as the 'Liddersdale Reivers.' Good local museum. Wonderful traditional music festival in the summer.

Naworth Castle, once home to the Howards and their other home after Castle Howard. Not open to the public, but worth a drive by.

Rheged: Near Penrith, Britain's largest turf-covered building, this theme centre covers the last 2000 years of Cumbrian history. Free to enter, though the large screen cinema and Mountaineering Museum have entry fees.

Riding Centre for your own horses in a small livestock farm on the border hills. Instruction plus B&B and self catering accommodation.

Settle to Carlisle Railway, one of Britain's most attractive railways, with steam-specials in the summer.

Tullie House, a border museum in Carlisle, with good displays and presentations on the history of the area, particularly of the Reivers