Welcome to Ridsdale

Ridsdale is a small village located in Northumberland, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Rede and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. In the 19th century, Ridsdale was a thriving mining community, with several coal mines operating in the area. Today, the village is a peaceful and picturesque place, popular with walkers and cyclists.

One of the most notable features of Ridsdale is its railway station. The station was built in 1862 and is still in use today, serving the Tyne Valley Line. The station is a Grade II listed building and is considered to be one of the finest examples of Victorian railway architecture in the region. The station is also home to a small museum, which tells the story of the railway in Northumberland.

Ridsdale is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with the Northumberland National Park just a short distance away. The park is home to some of the most stunning landscapes in the UK, including the Cheviot Hills and Hadrian's Wall. The area is popular with walkers, cyclists and nature lovers, with a network of footpaths and cycle routes criss-crossing the park. The park is also home to a wide variety of wildlife, including red squirrels, otters and rare birds such as the black grouse.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 12.2°C

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Wind: 2.9 MPH

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Local Schools

School Details
Bellingham First School
Foundation School
Ages:5-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Wendy Goddard
Redesmouth Road
Hexham
Northumberland
NE48 2EL
01434220230
School Website
Bellingham Middle School And Sports College
Foundation School
Ages:9-13
Head Teacher
Mrs Daniel Ramshaw
Redesmouth Road
Bellingham
Hexham
Northumberland
NE48 2EN
01434220235
School Website
Wark Church Of England First School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:5-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Michael Boucetla
Wark
Hexham
Northumberland
NE48 3LS
01434230247
School Website
Otterburn First School
Community School
Ages:5-9
Head Teacher
Mr Alison Woodcock
Otterburn
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Northumberland
NE19 1JF
01830520283
School Website
Chollerton Church Of England Aided First School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:5-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Hazel Davey
Station Road
Barrasford
Hexham
Northumberland
NE48 4AA
01434681572
School Website
Cambo First School
Community School
Ages:5-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Paula Cummings
Cambo
Morpeth
Northumberland
NE61 4BE
01670774210
School Website
Greenhaugh First School
Community School
Ages:5-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Clare Crow
Greenhaugh
Hexham
Northumberland
NE48 1LX
01434240208
School Website
Humshaugh Church Of England First School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Jude Long
Humshaugh
Hexham
Northumberland
NE46 4AA
01434681408
School Website
Newbrough Church Of England Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Jo Trotter
Fourstones
Hexham
Northumberland
NE47 5AQ
1434674284
School Website
Acomb First School
Community School
Ages:5-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Hannah Williamson
Bishops Hill
Main Street
Acomb
Hexham
Northumberland
NE46 4PL
01434603870
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Hexham
Station Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1EU
12.72 Miles
Haydon Bridge
Haydon Bridge, Haydon Bridge, Northumberland, NE47 6LL
13.06 Miles
Corbridge
Station Road, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5AY
13.88 Miles
Acklington
Off B6345, Acklington, Northumberland, NE65 4DE
13.93 Miles
Bardon Mill
Bardon Mill, Bardon Mill, Northumberland, NE47 7HY
14.76 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Bellingham Taxis
01434 220570
11 Hillside, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 2DF
4.18 Miles
Shire Taxis
01434 606464
The Leggit, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4AA
8.33 Miles
Advanced Taxis
01434 606565
Office 4, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4JW
12.47 Miles
Budget Taxis
01434 606332
Foundry Industrial Estate, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4JW
12.47 Miles
Hexham Private Hire
07702 354849
6 Garden Ter, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3PX
12.57 Miles
Batey's Taxis
01434 602500
Station Yard, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1EU
12.68 Miles
Aaa Hexham And Hadrians Wall Taxis
01434 600600
17B Hallgate, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1XD
12.84 Miles
Ecocabs
01434 600600
17 Hallgate, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1XD
12.84 Miles
Aaa Airport Transfers Corbridge
01434 600600
17C Hallgate, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1XD
12.84 Miles
Acomb Taxis
01434 605068
44A Priestpopple, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1PQ
12.90 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Westmacott Street - D
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Sarelaw Cottages - D
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Woodburn Station - D
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East Woodburn - D
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West Woodburn Tso Box
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Tone Inn Birtley - D
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Redesmouth - D
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Percy Cottage - D
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Bellingham Post Office
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Birtley Post Office
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Westlands - D
No More Collections Today
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Barrasford Park - D
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Brownrigg Camp - D
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Knowesgate - D
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Great Bavington - D
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Bellingham Practice
01434 220203
Bellingham Practice
Bellingham
Hexham
Northumberland
NE48 2HE
The Surgery (Wark)
Wark
Hexham
Northumberland
NE48 3LS
Scots Gap Medical Group
01670 774216
Scots Gap Medical Group
The Surgery, Scots Gap
Morpeth
Northumberland
NE61 4EG
Humshaugh & Wark Med Grp
01434 681281
Humshaugh & Wark Med Grp
The Surgery, Humshaugh
Hexham
Northumberland
NE46 4BU
The Sele Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Hexham Primary Care Centre
Corbridge Road
Hexham
Northumberland
NE46 1QJ
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Local Stores

Bellingham - Parkside Place
2-3 Parkside Place
Bellingham Northumberland
Hexham
Northumberland
NE48 2AY
01434 221225
shop.6962@coop.co.uk
Store Website
4.37 miles
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SPAR Hexham
Euro Garages Hexham Bridge End S.S
Rotary Way
Bridge End
Hexham
NE46 4DL
Store Website
12.5 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Orchard House Veterinary Centres Ltd
The Old Police Station
Fountain View
Bellingham
Northumberland
NE48 2BS
01434 220330
bellingham@orchardhousevets.com
Website
4.31 miles
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Scott Mitchell Veterinary Care Ltd
The Surgeries
Tyne Green
Hexham
Northumberland
NE46 3SG
01434 608999
enquiries@smvc.co.uk
Website
12.51 miles
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Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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The Fold Farm Vets Ltd
Hexham Auction Mart
Hexham
Northumberland
NE46 3SG
01434 239444
enquiries@thefoldfarmvets.co.uk
Website
12.51 miles
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Disabled public access

Client car park

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

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Hadrian Vets
Dene Avenue
Hexham
Northumberland
NE46 1HJ
01434 602703
enquiries@hadrianvets.co.uk
Website
12.91 miles
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Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Westway Veterinary Group
St Helens Street
Corbridge
Northumberland
NE45 5BE
01434 632033
info@westwaysvets.com
Website
13.36 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

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
8.68 miles

From The A1, Follow The A69 To A6079 In Acomb And Continue On That Road To The Museum.
Location
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Bolam Lake
Bolam Lake Is A Great Dog Walk, There's A Lake (Obviously) With A Well Maintained Path Around It, Some Great Wooded Areas And Some Open Grassy Areas. Great For A Picnic As Well. Parking Is £1.40-2.80, And There Are Toilets. Very Dog Friendly.
Unnamed Road
Lancashire
10.87 miles

Location
what3words
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Falstone
A Walk Around Riverbanks And An Old Railway Line, In Use Between 1862-1958. The Railway Line Was Once Part Of The Border Counties Railway.
NE48 1AA
11.63 miles

Leave The A69 & Take The A6079 North. Turn Left Onto The B6318 To Chollerford, Then Take The B6320 To Bellingham, At The Roundabout. Turn Left From Bellingham & Follow The Signs For Kielder Water & Forest. Just Before The Reservoir, Turn Right Into Falstone.
Hindhope Linn Blakehopeburnhaugh
Hidden Away On This Short Walk Is The Gem Of A Waterfall Known As Hindhope Linn. Head Up The Forest Road, Passing Blakehopeburnhaugh Farm On The Right. After Turning Into A Well Thinned Crop Of Scots Pine, Follow The Path Above A Gorge Which Overlooks The Blakehope Burn. Carefully Descend The Steps And Enjoy The Magical Secret Of This Trail. From Here, The Path Winds Through Some Shady Riverside Before Climbing Up Again. After Crossing The Hindehope Burn, The Trail Passes The Top Of The Waterfall. Moderate. 1.25 Miles/ 2K 45 Mins.
Blakehopeburnhaugh
Rochester
Lancashire
12.42 miles

Redesdale Forest
Location
what3words
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Greenlee Lough
NE47 7AN
14.80 miles

Follow The B6318 To The Crossroads With The National Park Centre At Once Brewed. Take The Turning Signposted Steel Rigg.
Cragside
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NE65 7PX
15.22 miles

13 Miles South-West Of Alnwick (B6341) And 15 Miles North-West Of Morpeth On Wooler Road (A697), Turn Left On To B6341 At Moorhouse Crossroads, With The Entrance 1 Mile North Of Rothbury.
Location
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Weather Forecast

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