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Towns near Wear Head
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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. |
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Westgate
(3 Miles)*
Westgate is a popular centre for walking. Visitors to Westgate can see the foundations of the former Prince Bishops' Hunting Lodge. |
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St. Johns Chapel
(3 Miles)*
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Allenheads
(3 Miles)*
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Coalcleugh
(4 Miles)*
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Nenthead
(5 Miles)*
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Rookhope
(5 Miles)*
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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. |
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Garrigill
(7 Miles)*
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Studdon
(8 Miles)*
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Hunstanworth
(8 Miles)*
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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. |
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Newbiggin
(8 Miles)*
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Blanchland
(9 Miles)*
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Alston
(9 Miles)*
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