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About Nenthead

Nestling beside the sparkling River Nent, Nenthead lies on Alston Moor, in a lonely remote North Pennine Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, between the pleasant market town of Alston and the Killhope lead mining museum.

The village is at the centre of a region favoured by walkers, cyclists, ramblers and hikers. It is also ideal as a centre for touring by motor car with many famous tourist attractions on its doorstep, such as Hadrian's Wall and lovely Kielder Water and Forest. Alston Moor, itself a hauntingly beautiful place, shows scattered reminders of the regions mining heritage. There is plenty to do in the area, the story of Cumbria's mining history is vividly portrayed in the local Nenthead and Killhope lead mining museums and there is the thrill of a trip on the South Tynside Steam Heritage Railway which leaves from Alston and meanders in leisurely fashion through miles of rolling, scenic countryside.

Nenthead is one of the highest villages in England, from almost every corner there are fantastic views with the village being an attractive mix of typical Cumbrian cottages lining its hillside streets and lanes. A delightful, much photographed focal point, is the colourful village water fountain. Visitors to Nenthead will find two pubs, shops, restaurants, various other places for refreshment and a range of holiday accommodation including a camping field.

The village is around one hours drive from Penrith, Hexham, Carlisle and Newcastle, it is also within easy reach of all the major attractions of the Lake District National Park.

Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Nenthead

Killhope Lead Mining Museum	(2.6 miles, 4.2 km, direction E)	Pictures
Burnhope Reservoir	(4.7 miles, 7.6 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Weardale	(8.1 miles, 13.1 km, direction SE)	Pictures
High Force	(11.4 miles, 18.3 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Langley Castle	(12.2 miles, 19.6 km, direction N)	Pictures
Blanchland Abbey	(12.3 miles, 19.9 km, direction E)	Pictures
Kirkoswald Castle	(13.6 miles, 22.0 km, direction W)	Pictures
Long Meg & her Daughters	(13.7 miles, 22.0 km, direction W)	Pictures
Teesdale	(14.6 miles, 23.5 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Housesteads Roman Fort (Vercovicium)	(15.6 miles, 25.1 km, direction N)	Pictures
Appleby Castle	(15.6 miles, 25.1 km, direction S)	Pictures
Pow Hill Country Park	(15.6 miles, 25.1 km, direction E)	Pictures
Hexham Abbey	(15.9 miles, 25.6 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Whinfell Forest	(16.5 miles, 26.5 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Tyne Green Country Park	(16.7 miles, 26.8 km, direction NE)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Nenthead

Garrigill, in the county of Cumbria (2.6 miles, 4.2 km, direction SW)
This delightful place can be found on the banks of the South Tyne River, it is also on the route of the arduous Pennine Way...
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Alston, a Historic Market Town in the county of Cumbria (4.2 miles, 6.8 km, direction NW)
At a height of over 1,000 feet in the far reaches of the Pennines, this is one of England's highest market towns. Alston is a...
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Allendale Town, in the county of Northumberland (8.4 miles, 13.5 km, direction NE)
This picturesque Northumberland village enjoys a lovely location in the fine hill and dale countryside of the beautiful East Allen Valley.
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Whitfield, in the county of Northumberland (9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction N)
This is a picturesque village lying amongst sprawling open countryside criss crossed by dancing streams, tributaries of the River West Allen.
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Forest-in-Teesdale, in the county of County Durham (10.3 miles, 16.6 km, direction SE)
It's landscape, possessed of a wild untamed beauty, highlighted by the meandering River Tees, has a few ancient farmhouses and old stone cottages.
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Blanchland, in the county of Northumberland (12.6 miles, 20.2 km, direction E)
Blanchland, Northumberland is a village located close to the Derwentwater reservoir in Durham and Hexham in Northumberland.
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Dufton, in the county of Cumbria (12.8 miles, 20.6 km, direction SW)
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Stanhope, in the county of County Durham (13.5 miles, 21.7 km, direction E)
This is a lovely, bustling little town is set amidst the charm of Weardale, it is almost entirely built of stone particularly around the old Market Square, dominated by a fine stone cross.
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Appleby-in-Westmorland, in the county of Cumbria (15.6 miles, 25.1 km, direction SW)
Appleby, is situated in the valley of the River Eden near to Hoff Beck, stunningly beautiful, it is an ideal centre for both walking and touring.
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Hexham, a Historic Market Town in the county of Northumberland (15.8 miles, 25.4 km, direction NE)
Historic market town where for centuries the sheep and cattle farmers of Northumberland gathered for the Tuesday market beside Hexham Abbey.
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Wall, in the county of Northumberland (17.7 miles, 28.6 km, direction NE)
The village of Wall lies in the high uplands of Northumberland in spacious countryside bordered by the rivers South Tyne and North Tyne, close to Chester's Fort on historic Hadrian's Wall.
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Corbridge, in the county of Northumberland (18.3 miles, 29.4 km, direction NE)
Marvellous resort town, lying in a peaceful favoured position on the River Tyne, yet within easy reach of the heaving city of Newcastle.
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Penrith, a Historic Market Town in the county of Cumbria (18.6 miles, 29.9 km, direction SW)
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Wolsingham, in the county of County Durham (18.7 miles, 30.1 km, direction E)
This is a lovely village lying on the edge of the North Pennines in an area of great scenic beauty. It is a wild and beautiful landscape dotted only by scattered farms with meadows full of grazing sheep and cattle.
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Chollerford, in the county of Northumberland (18.7 miles, 30.2 km, direction NE)
Chollerford is a delightful village destination. It is a popular base for tourists visiting Hadrian's Wall and Chester Fort. ...
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Nearby travel help

Bardon Mill Station	(13.1 miles, 21.1 km, direction N)
Haltwhistle Station	(13.4 miles, 21.6 km, direction N)
M6 Junction 40	(19.1 miles, 30.7 km, direction SW)
M6 Junction 41	(19.2 miles, 30.8 km, direction W)
Newcastle International Airport	(31.0 miles, 49.9 km, direction NE)
Teesside International Airport	(41.3 miles, 66.4 km, direction SE)
Nenthead to London	(244.7 miles, 393.7 km, direction SE)

Hotels & Accommodation in Nenthead

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Nenthead center
Nent Hall Country House Hotel	(2.1 miles, 3.3 km, direction NW)
Victoria Inn	(4.2 miles, 6.8 km, direction NW)
Alston House Hotel	(4.3 miles, 7.0 km, direction NW)
Cumberland Hotel	(4.3 miles, 7.0 km, direction NW)
Lowbyer Manor Country House	(4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction NW)
De Vere Slaley Hall	(14.3 miles, 23.1 km, direction NE)
Temple Sowerby House Hotel	(14.8 miles, 23.8 km, direction SW)
Edenhall Country Hotel	(15.1 miles, 24.3 km, direction SW)
Appleby Manor Country House Hotel	(15.4 miles, 24.8 km, direction S)
Royal Oak Appleby	(15.8 miles, 25.5 km, direction S)
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