Welcome to Cowshill

Cowshill is a small village located in the county of Durham, England. It is situated in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which makes it a popular destination for tourists who are looking for a peaceful and scenic place to visit. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and green fields, which provide a perfect backdrop for hiking, cycling, and other outdoor activities. Cowshill is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the St. Thomas Church, which dates back to the 12th century.

One of the main attractions of Cowshill is the Cowshill Reservoir, which is located just outside the village. The reservoir is a popular spot for fishing, boating, and other water-based activities. It is also a great place to relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery. The reservoir is surrounded by a network of footpaths and bridleways, which provide access to some of the most stunning views in the area.

Cowshill is a small but vibrant community, with a number of local businesses and amenities. The village has a post office, a pub, and a village hall, which hosts a range of events throughout the year. There is also a primary school in the village, which serves the local community. Despite its small size, Cowshill has a strong sense of community spirit, and residents are proud of their village and its heritage.

Local Weather

Blowing snow

Temp: -1.1°C

Feels Like: -8.7°C

Wind: 23.9 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School Details
Wearhead Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Sarah Hodgkinson
Wearhead
Bishop Auckland
Durham
DL13 1BN
01388537265
School Website
St Johns Chapel Primary School
Community School
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Sarah Hodgkinson
Burnfoot
St Johns Chapel
Bishop Auckland
Durham
DL13 1QH
01388537332
School Website
Nenthead Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Gill Jackson
Nenthead
Alston
Cumbria
CA9 3LS
01434381400
School Website
Rookhope Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Sarah Hodgkinson
Rookhope
Bishop Auckland
Durham
DL13 2DA
01388517268
School Website
Stanhope Barrington Cofe Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Deb Cross
Westcroft
Stanhope
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL13 2NU
1388528218
School Website
Alston Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Gill Jackson
Garrigill Road
Alston
Cumbria
CA9 3UF
01434381236
School Website
Samuel Kings School
Foundation School
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mr Gill Jackson
Church Road
Alston
Cumbria
CA9 3QU
01434381236
School Website
Allendale Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Alison Hawkins
Leadgate
Allendale
Hexham
Northumberland
NE47 9PT
01434683376
School Website
Frosterley Primary School
Community School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Ms Mary Clare Carr
Bridge End
Frosterley
Weardale
Bishop Auckland
Durham
DL13 2SN
01388528358
School Website
Whitley Chapel Church Of England First School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-9
Head Teacher
Karen North
Leazes Lane
Whitley Chapel
Steel
Hexham
Northumberland
NE47 0HB
01434673294
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Haydon Bridge
Haydon Bridge, Haydon Bridge, Northumberland, NE47 6LL
14.84 Miles
Hexham
Station Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1EU
15.60 Miles
Bardon Mill
Bardon Mill, Bardon Mill, Northumberland, NE47 7HY
15.62 Miles
Appleby
Clifford Street, Appleby-In-Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6TT
16.25 Miles
Riding Mill
Riding Mill, Riding Mill, Northumberland, NE44 6EP
16.52 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Weardale Private Hire
01388 537800
5-6 Lanehill, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL13 1HJ
1.41 Miles
Alston Taxis
07990 593855
Middle Fell Guest House, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3LD
8.04 Miles
Dale Link Private Hire
01388 527766
Unthank Hall, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL13 2PQ
8.49 Miles
Peter's Private Hire
01388 527812
1 Fairfield Cottages, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL13 2UU
8.93 Miles
Mels Taxis
07949 169191
Overdale, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1SN
12.54 Miles
Lincab Taxis Of Crook
01388 763500
26 Holywood, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL13 3HE
13.62 Miles
Station Taxis
07960 112112
Yexley Cottage/Lowgate, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 2NP
14.21 Miles
J V R Taxis
017683 52382
Mid Town Farmhouse, Appleby In Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6LU
14.59 Miles
Haydon Bridge Taxi
01434 688808
Whittis Row, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 6AU
14.73 Miles
Juiles Taxis
01434 600005
Wydon Grange, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 2BF
14.86 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Cowshill - D
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wearhead - D
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lanehead
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ireshopeburn - D
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Pryse - D
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Johns Chapel P.O.
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Hemmel Cafe - D
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dadry Shield - D
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Briton Hall Westgate - D
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ropehaugh
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westgate
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fell View Sparty Lea - D
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nenthead (Sdc)
Weekday Last Collection:16:15
Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Harwood - D
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Spartylea Post Office
Weekday Last Collection:16:30
Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
St John's Chapel
01388 537296
Hood Street
St John's Chapel
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL13 1QW
Dr Mills - Nenthead Surgery
Nenthead Surgery
Overwater
Nenthead
Cumbria
CA9 3NT
The Weardale Practice
01388 528555
Dale Street
Stanhope
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL13 2XD
Alston Medical Practice
01434 381214
The Surgery
Cottage Hospital
Alston
Cumbria
CA9 3QX
The Health Centre
Shilburn Road
Allendale
Hexham
Northumberland
NE47 9LG
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Local Stores

St Johns Chapel
St Johns Chapel
Bishop Auckland
Durham
DL13 1QF
01388 537210
Store Website
8.87 miles
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SPAR Alston
Townfoot Garage
Station Road
Alston
CA9 3HY
01434 382425
Store Website
9.3 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Fellside Veterinary Group
Cowgarth Hill
Stanhope
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL13 2PA
01388 528349
8.56 miles
Animals Treated
Cattle

Equines

Sheep/Goats

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Old Stone Vets
6 Skelgillside
Nenthead Road
Alston
Cumbria
CA9 3TR
01434 381792
oldstonevets@yahoo.co.uk
Website
8.79 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Dogs

Equines

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Pigs

Poultry

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Old Stone Vets Stanhope
Unit 1C &Amp; 1D Durham Dales Centre
Stanhope
County Durham
DL13 2FJ
01388 528866
oldstonevets@yahoo.co.uk
Website
8.80 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Dogs

Equines

Exotic/Wild

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

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Old Stone Vets Allendale
7 Allen Mill Regeneration
Allendale
Hexham
Northumberland
NE47 9EQ
01434 700060
Website
10.11 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Cattle

Dogs

Equines

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

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Intake Veterinary Services Ltd
Peterel Field Business Village
Dipton Mill Road
Hexham
Northumberland
NE46 2JT
01434 606033
vets@intakevets.com
Website
13.77 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Camelids

Cattle

Deer

Equines

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

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Orchard House Veterinary Centres Limited
48 Priestpopple
Hexham
Northumberland
NE46 1PQ
01434 607677
admin@orchardhousevets.com
Website
15.39 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

Low Force To High Force
Fitzhugh Library
Newbiggin
8.39 miles

Start At Bowlees Visitors Centre
Location
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Coldberry And Low Force
27-28 Hude
Middleton-In-Teesdale
10.85 miles

Walk To &Quot;Snaisgill&Quot; From The Village And You Can Keep On Track, Its All Sign Posted.
Location
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Middleton To Mickleton
27-28 Hude
Middleton-In-Teesdale
10.85 miles

Location
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Stanhope Gate
27-28 Hude
Middleton-In-Teesdale
10.85 miles

Start From The Tourist Information Centre.
Location
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Greenlee Lough
NE47 7AN
17.61 miles

Follow The B6318 To The Crossroads With The National Park Centre At Once Brewed. Take The Turning Signposted Steel Rigg.
Chesters Roman Fort
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk From Chesters Roman Fort (Hadrian's Wall, English Heritage) And Through The Parish Of Humshaugh, In Northumberland.
NE46 4EU
18.86 miles

From The A1, Follow The A69 To A6079 In Acomb And Continue On That Road To The Museum.
Location
what3words
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