The Church Mouse – Finding Peace in the Quietest Corners of the UK

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The Silent Path of the Nuns: A Guide to the Holystone Way

Discover the silent path of the Augustinian nuns on the Holystone Way. A guide to Northumberland’s “hidden” pilgrimage route, featuring the sacred Lady’s Well, monastic history, and the tranquil beauty of the Coquet Valley. Learn more »
Monastic Echoes: Finding Peace in Northumberland’s Ancient Shrines

The High Silence: A Guide to the Remote Valleys of the Cheviot Hills

Beyond the Kipper: The Slow Traveller’s Guide to Craster and Dunstanburgh Castle

Northumberland’s Secret Sands: The Walk from Howick to Rumbling Kern
Escape to Solitude: Discovering Tranquility in Northumberland’s Shepherd’s Huts

The Solitude of the Tide: Visiting the Holy Island of Lindisfarne Off-Peak

Under an Ancient Canopy: The Magic of Kielder’s Stargazing Bothies

The Science of Stillness: Why Northumberland is the Global Frontier for “Hushpitality”

About The Church Mouse

Meet The Church Mouse

We live in an era of the “always-on.” Notifications, traffic, and the relentless hum of the modern world have crowded out the one thing we need most: the space to hear ourselves think.

We believe that silence is a natural resource—one that is becoming increasingly rare. Our mission is to protect and promote the world’s quietest corners. We don’t just list locations; we curate sanctuaries.

From the ancient stone of a forgotten priory to the minimalist hush of a modern mountain retreat, our collection spans borders and cultures. Whether it is a pilgrimage of faith or a quest for mental clarity, we provide the coordinates to the places where time slows down.

We look for the “un-busy.” We seek the “un-crowded.”
If a place offers a reprieve from the chaos of the everyday, you will find it here.

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The Cottage Inn

St Cuthbert’s Centre United Reformed Church

Corbridge Yoga Studio

Border Forest Holiday Park

Join us on a pilgrimage of the soul & a quest for quiet