Hownsgill  Bunkhouse is uniquely situated on the Lydgetts Junction, which is an ideal location from which to explore NCN routes 7 and 14.

Travel east along the Consett to Sunderland C2C route, which is built on one of the country’s oldest railways – the Stanhope to Tyne, and incorporates the delightful Sculpture Trail.

Alternatively the western path, the Waskerley Way, takes you over the fabulous Hownsgill Viaduct with its breath-taking views over valleys and moorland.

Along route 14, the Lanchester Valley (Consett to Durham) allows for 12 miles of easy-going walking or cycling, with picturesque views over open countryside.

The Derwent Walk, on the other hand, passes through the former Steel Works site into a beautifully wooded route towards Swalwell and the largest retail shopping centre in Europe – The Metro Centre.

There are also stamping stations and two cycle shops located in nearby Consett town centre.

The accommodation itself is converted from a former milking parlour on a working farm into the following:

Bedrooms

• 2 four-bed bunk rooms
• 1 two-bed bunk room
• 1 double bed room

• separate W.C.
• separate shower room
• combined W.C. and shower room for the less able
• area for drying wet clothing

• cooker
• fridge
• freezer
• washing machine
• tumble dryer
• microwave
• seating for 12 people
• range of crockery and cooking utensils

• patio area
• barbecue
• easy access ramp into property
• secure bicycle store
• parking if required

For those wishing to make more than an overnight stay, the Bunkhouse is an ideal base from which to access a wide range of activities and facilities in the surrounding area – golf; fishing; Beamish Museum; shopping in Newcastle, historic Durham and Hexham and the Metro Centre to name but a few.

Consett town centre is approximately a mile away and offers a choice of supermarkets, take-aways, fast food outlets, pubs and nightclubs, and there is also a good range of friendly country pubs in the area, many of which also offer a decent menu for meals.