Welcome to Wearhead

Wearhead is a small village located in the Durham Dales, in the north of England. The village is situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty, surrounded by rolling hills, moors, and forests. The village is known for its picturesque scenery, and it is a popular destination for hikers, cyclists, and nature lovers. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the St. Thomas Church, which dates back to the 12th century.

The village of Wearhead has a rich history, dating back to the Roman times. The village was an important center for lead mining in the 18th and 19th centuries, and many of the old mine workings can still be seen in the surrounding hills. The village was also a center for agriculture, with many farms and smallholdings in the area. Today, the village is a quiet and peaceful place, with a small population of around 200 people.

Despite its small size, Wearhead has a strong sense of community, with many local events and activities taking place throughout the year. The village has a pub, a village hall, and a small shop, which serves the local community. The village is also home to a number of small businesses, including a pottery studio and a craft shop. Overall, Wearhead is a charming and welcoming village, with a rich history and a strong sense of community spirit.

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
Rookhope Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Sarah Hodgkinson	Rookhope Bishop Auckland Durham DL13 2DA 01388517268 School Website
Nenthead Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Gill Jackson	Nenthead Alston Cumbria CA9 3LS 01434381400 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Haydon Bridge Haydon Bridge, Haydon Bridge, Northumberland, NE47 6LL 15.46 Miles

Appleby Clifford Street, Appleby-In-Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6TT 15.89 Miles

Hexham Station Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1EU 16.13 Miles

Bardon Mill Bardon Mill, Bardon Mill, Northumberland, NE47 7HY 16.24 Miles

Riding Mill Riding Mill, Riding Mill, Northumberland, NE44 6EP 16.92 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Weardale Private Hire 01388 537800 5-6 Lanehill, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL13 1HJ 0.79 Miles
Dale Link Private Hire 01388 527766 Unthank Hall, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL13 2PQ 8.30 Miles
Alston Taxis 07990 593855 Middle Fell Guest House, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3LD 8.45 Miles
Peter's Private Hire 01388 527812 1 Fairfield Cottages, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL13 2UU 8.73 Miles
Mels Taxis 07949 169191 Overdale, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1SN 13.04 Miles
Lincab Taxis Of Crook 01388 763500 26 Holywood, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL13 3HE 13.42 Miles
J V R Taxis 017683 52382 Mid Town Farmhouse, Appleby In Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6LU 14.16 Miles
Station Taxis 07960 112112 Yexley Cottage/Lowgate, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 2NP 14.81 Miles
Haydon Bridge Taxi 01434 688808 Whittis Row, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 6AU 15.34 Miles
Juiles Taxis 01434 600005 Wydon Grange, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 2BF 15.39 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Cowshill - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ireshopeburn - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lanehead No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Pryse - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Johns Chapel P.O. No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Dadry Shield - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Briton Hall Westgate - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westgate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hemmel Cafe - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ropehaugh No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harwood - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fell View Sparty Lea - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Langdon Beck No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nenthead (Sdc) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

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

Local Stores

St Johns Chapel
St Johns Chapel
Bishop Auckland
Durham
DL13 1QF
01388 537210
Store Website
8.68 miles

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SPAR Alston
Townfoot Garage
Station Road
Alston
CA9 3HY
01434 382425
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Fellside Veterinary Group
Cowgarth Hill Stanhope Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 2PA 01388 528349 8.38 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 8.61 miles

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Old Stone Vets
6 Skelgillside Nenthead Road Alston Cumbria CA9 3TR 01434 381792 oldstonevets@yahoo.co.uk Website 9.18 miles

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Old Stone Vets Allendale
7 Allen Mill Regeneration Allendale Hexham Northumberland NE47 9EQ 01434 700060 Website 10.73 miles
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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 14.30 miles
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Wensleydale Vets - Hawes Branch
Hawes Auction Mart Burtersett Road Hawes North Yorkshire DL13 3NP 01969 422201 info@wensleydale-vets.com Website 15.43 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Low Force To High Force
Fitzhugh Library Newbiggin 7.77 miles Start At Bowlees Visitors Centre

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Coldberry And Low Force
27-28 Hude Middleton-In-Teesdale 10.26 miles Walk To &Quot;Snaisgill&Quot; From The Village And You Can Keep On Track, Its All Sign Posted.

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Middleton To Mickleton
27-28 Hude Middleton-In-Teesdale 10.26 miles

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Stanhope Gate
27-28 Hude Middleton-In-Teesdale 10.26 miles Start From The Tourist Information Centre.

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Greenlee Lough
NE47 7AN 18.22 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 19.43 miles From The A1, Follow The A69 To A6079 In Acomb And Continue On That Road To The Museum.

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