Towns near Wear Head
Ireshopeburn (1 Mile)*
Ireshopeburn is the base of the Y.M.C.A. Outdoor Centre. Also home to the Weardale Museum which exhibits some of the history of the Dale.
Westgate (3 Miles)*
Westgate is a popular centre for walking. Visitors to Westgate can see the foundations of the former Prince Bishops' Hunting Lodge.
St. Johns Chapel (3 Miles)*
Allenheads (3 Miles)*
Coalcleugh (4 Miles)*
Nenthead (5 Miles)*
Rookhope (5 Miles)*
Eastgate (5 Miles)*
Eastgate is a tiny hamlet where Roman remains were found, including an altar, a copy of which can be seen at the side of the road.
Garrigill (7 Miles)*
Studdon (8 Miles)*
Hunstanworth (8 Miles)*
Stanhope (8 Miles)*
The historic market town of Stanhope with its cobbled Market Place, stands on the banks of the river Wear and has a strong industrial heritage, which stems from mining lead and quarrying limestone for iron and steel making.
Newbiggin (8 Miles)*
Blanchland (9 Miles)*
Alston (9 Miles)*
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.


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