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The River Wear at Wear Head looking west © Claire and Tony Wakefield
The River Wear at Wear Head looking east © Claire and Tony Wakefield
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What's near Wear Head

Attractions:
  South Tynedale Railway  10 Miles
  Hexham Racecourse  14 Miles
  Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill  16 Miles
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Towns:
  Ireshopeburn  1 Mile
  Westgate  3 Miles
  St. Johns Chapel  3 Miles
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Estate Agents:
  Foster Maddison  15 Miles
  Cumberland Estate Agents  17 Miles
  Davidson Partners  17 Miles
Hotels:
  Langley Castle Hotel  8 Miles
  Alston House Hotel  10 Miles
  Cumberland Inn  10 Miles
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Bed and Breakfast:

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Self Catering:
  Weardale Cottage  3 Miles
  Rock House Farm  6 Miles
  The Cottage  7 Miles
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Campsites:
  Hadrians Wall Caravan and Camp Site  18 Miles
  Brockwell Wood  23 Miles
  New Ing Lodge  23 Miles

Cinema: Odeon Gateshead  25 Miles

TIC: Alston Moor Tourist Information Centre     Tel: 01434 382244  10 Miles


Attractions near Wear Head
South Tynedale Railway (10 Miles)*
Buy your ticket in the restored Victorian station building for a leisurely ride through the beautiful scenery of the South Tyne valley. The trains are hauled by preserved steam and diesel engines from Britain and abroad.
Hexham Racecourse (14 Miles)*
Perched on Yarridge Heights high above the historic market town, Hexham Racecourse has been the home of National Hunt racing in Northumberland for well over a century. It is now Northumberland's only racecourse.
Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill (16 Miles)*
Acorn Bank is a delightful sheltered garden, renowned for its herbs and orchards growing old English fruit varieties.
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* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

Towns near Wear Head
Ireshopeburn Tourist Information (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 Tourist Information (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 Tourist Information (3 Miles)*
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* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

Hotels near Wear Head
Alston House Hotel (10 Miles)*
This family run hotel in tranquil Alston offers you locally sourced, home cooked food, in an area of outstanding natural beauty that is a paradise for walkers and cyclists.
Cumberland Inn (10 Miles)*
This family-run, 5-bedroom traditional pub overlooks the River South Tyne.It has traditional cider and cask ales, homemade bar meals and welcoming, friendly staff.
De Vere Slaley Hall (13 Miles)*
De Vere Slaley Hall dates back to the early 1900's and remains today a symbol of elegance. Set amidst 1000 acres of prime Northumbrian forest, but only 10 minutes from the A68/A69.
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* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

Self Catering near Wear Head
Weardale Cottage (3 Miles)*
Characterful stone cottage with original flagged floors, solid fuel Rayburn and stove. The lounge has a traditional leather suite, TV with DVD player, hifi with CD and tape players. Originally two separate cottages.
Rock House Farm (6 Miles)*
Rock House Farm is a large farmhouse that sleeps up to 14 (+2 cots) in 4 bedrooms (double and 3 large family rooms). It has a large lounge and a sitting room. The dining room has a large table that seats 14 (+3 high chairs).
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* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

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