Welcome to Horsleyhope

Horsleyhope is a small village located in the county of Durham, England. The village is situated in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which makes it a popular destination for tourists who are looking to explore the natural beauty of the region. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and picturesque countryside, which makes it an ideal location for hiking, cycling, and other outdoor activities.

The village of Horsleyhope has a rich history that dates back to the medieval period. The village was once a thriving mining community, and evidence of this can still be seen in the form of old mine workings and abandoned buildings. Today, the village is a peaceful and tranquil place, with a small population of around 100 people. The village has a strong sense of community, and residents are proud of their heritage and the natural beauty of their surroundings.

Despite its small size, Horsleyhope has a number of amenities that make it a great place to live or visit. The village has a pub, a village hall, and a small shop that sells basic groceries and other essentials. There are also a number of local businesses that provide services to the community, including a garage and a farm shop. Overall, Horsleyhope is a charming and welcoming village that offers visitors a glimpse into the rural way of life in the North of England.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 2.3°C

Feels Like: -1.7°C

Wind: 9.6 MPH

Wind Dir: NE

Local Schools

School	Details
Castleside Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Spence	Moorland Crescent Castleside Consett Durham DH8 9RG 01207508237 School Website
Moorside Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Templeton	Chester Road Moorside Consett County Durham DH8 8EQ 1207509724 School Website
St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Cruise	Thornfield Road The Grove Consett County Durham DH8 8AX 1207503604 School Website
The Grove Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Bernadette Atkinson	Oakfield Lane The Grove Consett Durham DH8 8AP 01207502938 School Website
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr David Miller	Pemberton Road Blackhill Consett County Durham DH8 8JD 1207502657 School Website
Derwentside College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mr Chris Todd	Front Street Consett County Durham DH8 5EE 1207585900 School Website
Benfieldside Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr C Addison	Moorlands Blackhill Consett Durham DH8 0JX 01207591369 School Website
Delta Independent School Other Independent School Ages:13-16 Head Teacher Mr Paul Hillary	Parliament Street Consett County Durham DH8 5DH 1207502680
Delves Lane Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Woods	Delves Lane Consett Durham DH8 7ES 01207503984 School Website
Learning For Life Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-25 Head Teacher Miss M Matthewson	Herbert Street Consett County Durham DH8 6AE 1207509936 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Stocksfield Stocksfield, Stocksfield, Northumberland, NE43 7NQ 8.27 Miles

Riding Mill Riding Mill, Riding Mill, Northumberland, NE44 6EP 8.82 Miles

Prudhoe Station Gate, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6NR 9.70 Miles

Corbridge Station Road, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5AY 10.69 Miles

Wylam Station Road, Wylam, Tyne And Wear, NE41 8JA 10.79 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Jeff's Taxis 07812 186639 33 Dunelm Road, Consett, Durham, DH8 8HP 1.84 Miles
A1 Cabs 01207 501088 Knitsley La, Consett, Durham, DH8 7NN 3.12 Miles
Neashams Taxis 01207 504425 20 Nelson Street, Consett, Durham, DH8 5RA 3.26 Miles
Neasham Private Hire 01207 504425 21 Nelson St, Consett, Durham, DH8 5RA 3.26 Miles
Jacksons Taxis 01207 502266 4 Taylor Street, Consett, Durham, DH8 5RQ 3.29 Miles
E W M S Cars Ltd 01207 590303 Forster Street, Consett, Durham, DH8 7JU 3.37 Miles
Atlas Taxis 01207 509770 13 Trafalgar Street, Consett, Durham, DH8 5HE 3.38 Miles
Delves Taxis 01207 590139 45 Fellside, Consett, Durham, DH8 7AW 3.48 Miles
L And M Taxis 01207 506018 4 Taylor Street, Consett, Durham, DH8 7BD 3.68 Miles
Aaa Taxis 01207 668111 22 Villa Real Bungalows, Consett, Durham, DH8 6BQ 4.09 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Consett Road - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moorland View - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Maudville - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rowley Durham Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Derby Drive - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Jubilee Court - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mosswood Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Muggleswick Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moorside Po Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Surrey Crescent - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Grove - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Priestman Avenue - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Carterway Heads Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dh8 Snods Edge Consett Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barley Mill Road Bridgehill - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Surgery 01207 509278	Consett Park Terrace Consett County Durham DH8 8ET
Consett Medical Centre 01207 583400	Consett Medical Centre Station Yard Consett County Durham DH8 5YA
Queens Road Surgery 01207 585890	Queens Road Surgery 83 Queens Road, Blackhill Consett County Durham DH8 0BW
Derwentside Gp Extended Access Service 07931 672199	83 Queens Road Consett County Durham DH8 0BW
Weekend Support For Vulnerable People 07494 674252	Queens Road Surgery Blackhill Consett County Durham DH8 0BW

Local Stores

Leadgate
33-34 Front Street
Leadgate
Durham
Durham
DH8 7SB
01207 500113
Store Website
4.49 miles

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SPAR Lanchester
4
Front Street
Lanchester
DH7 0ER
01207 520822
Store Website
6.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Westway Veterinary Group
13-15 Medomsley Road Consett County Durham DH8 5HE 01207 509997 info@vwestwayvets.com Website 3.43 miles
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Prince Bishop Vets
1 Plantation Street Leadgate Consett County Durham DH8 7PP 01207 590340 info@princebishopvets.co.uk Website 4.47 miles
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Scott Mitchell Veterinary Care Ltd
29 High Street Tow Law County Durham DL13 4DH 01388 731911 Towlaw@vets1.com 6.73 miles

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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 6.86 miles

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Fellside Veterinary Group
Cowgarth Hill Stanhope Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 2PA 01388 528349 6.95 miles

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Ashfield Veterinary Surgery (Cvs Group Plc)
Classic House Morrison Road Industrial Estate Morrison Road Annfield Plain County Durham DH9 7RX 7.07 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Chopwell Wood
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk At Chopwell Wood, Near Gateshead. This Walk Is A Gentle Stroll, On A Good Surfaced Trail, With Few Hills. The Walk Incorporates Part Of The Old Railway Line That Used To Carry Coal From Chopwell And High Spen Collieries To Derwenthaugh Cokeworks. Lancashire NE39 1LT 7.73 miles From The A694, Take Strathmore Road/B6315 Through Highfield And Head Toward Chopwell Wood.

Location what3words pampered.odds.etchings

Chopwell Woods
Chopwell WOODS RD 7.77 miles

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Gibside
A Short, Circular Dog Friendly Walk Where You Can Enjoy An Adventure In Gibside's 600 Acre Woodland. NE16 6BG 9.40 miles Entrance On B6314 Between Burnopfield And Rowlands Gill; Follow Brown Signs From A1, Taking Exit On To A694 At North End Of Metrocentre.

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Congburn And Waldridge
Forest And Slow Shallow River Congburn Wood 10.50 miles

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Thornley Wood
Great Off Lead Walk, You Can Join It At Any Point. Lockhaugh Road-Glamis Crescent Lancashire 10.54 miles

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Watergate Forest Park
Some Parts Are Paved, Yet Some Are Hilly, Dirt Tracks. It Suits Everyone Really! There’S A Large Lake In The Middle Where The Dogs Can Be Let Off! Watergate Forest Park Car Park Gateshead Lancashire NE11 9RR 13.00 miles Just Off Exit 68 When Heading Northbound On The A1 Through Gateshead. Then Turn Left, Then Second Right. You’Ll Start To See Signs! It’S One Minute From The A1!

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Patchy rain nearby	Patchy rain nearby	Light rain	Moderate rain at times	Patchy rain nearby	Clear	Clear
Temp	9.6°C	9.5°C	9.5°C	9.7°C	10.4°C	13.6°C	15.4°C	15.2°C	15.8°C	16.7°C	15.1°C	13.9°C
Feels Like	7.1°C	7.2°C	7.2°C	7.4°C	8°C	12.5°C	15.1°C	14.7°C	15.7°C	16.7°C	13.6°C	11.9°C

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	Overcast	Patchy rain nearby	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy
Temp	11.9°C	8.6°C	6.5°C	5.3°C	4.8°C	4.6°C	4.7°C	5.7°C	6.4°C	5.8°C	4.9°C	4.4°C
Feels Like	9.1°C	4.8°C	2.2°C	0.9°C	1°C	1.2°C	1.8°C	3.6°C	5°C	5°C	3.4°C	2.9°C

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	Cloudy	Mist	Mist	Mist	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Overcast	Partly Cloudy
Temp	3.9°C	3.9°C	3.4°C	2.5°C	1.6°C	2.2°C	4.3°C	5.9°C	6.1°C	5.3°C	3.5°C	3.3°C
Feels Like	2.8°C	2.2°C	0.7°C	-1.5°C	-3.2°C	-2.7°C	-0.3°C	1.8°C	2.4°C	1.6°C	-1°C	0.1°C

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