Lanehead Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Valley at Heatherycleugh. Heathery Bridge over the Killhope Burn can be seen below 213081 while up above, three of the five arches of the Heatherycleugh road bridge 1506750 are visible in the trees. The village of Lanehead is above to the left.
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Valley at Heatherycleugh. Heathery Bridge over the Killhope Burn can be seen below 213081 while up above, three of the five arches of the Heatherycleugh road bridge 1506750 are visible in the trees. The village of Lanehead is above to the left.
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Copthill Quarry Disused and flooded quarry on the outcrop of the whin sill at Cowshill. The quarry was opened up in 1895 by Octavius Monkhouse who was the Innkeeper at the nearby Cowshill Inn and son of the local minister. The quarry is one of two whinstone quarries in Weardale, the other is at Stanhope, and rock was carted from the quarry to Wearhead railway station and from there down the dale for use in construction projects. About 50 men worked the quarry in the early days and as it developed permission was obtained to demolish first the vicarage and then the church itself. Now only the graveyard remains, above the quarry, north west of Copthill Farm. By 1926 the quarry was in financial difficulties and closed down but a group of local men formed the Cowshill Quarry Company and this new company took over and continued the work up until final closure in 1943. http://www.aditnow.co.uk/mines/Copt-Hill-Whinstone-Quarry/
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New House, north of Coronation Bridge
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Burtreeford Mill, Cowshill This large three-floored corn mill is built into the riverbank so the top floor is level with the top of the bank. The water wheel was driven by water from both Killhope Burn and Sedling Burn. It was built in the early 19th century and was used until 1939. The machinery was finally removed in 1990 and it is now a private dwelling http://www.keystothepast.info/durhamcc/K2P.nsf/K2PDetail?readform&PRNMAP=D4640
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Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort

Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort

4 out of 5
Slaley Hall Hexham England
The price is AU$206 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$206
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
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Excellent stay very relaxing!

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Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
The Beaumont Hotel

The Beaumont Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Beaumont Street Hexham England
The price is AU$181 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
AU$181
18 Mar - 19 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hexham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (507 reviews)
Room was spotless, service was fantastic.

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

The Beaumont Hotel
Langley Castle Hotel

Langley Castle Hotel

4 out of 5
Langley-on-Tyne Hexham England
The price is AU$256 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
AU$256
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this castle in Hexham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (583 reviews)
Room was spotless and one of our favourites, staff are so friendly and helpful. We love celebrating our wedding anniversary at the castle. We have been going for 8yrs now.

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Langley Castle Hotel
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WILLIAMSTON BARN & COWSHED -sleeps 14, stunning barn conversion, luxury finishes

WILLIAMSTON BARN & COWSHED -sleeps 14, stunning barn conversion, luxury finishes

Brampton Northumberland
Stay at this holiday home in Brampton. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios.
8.8/10 Excellent! (3 reviews)
Fantastic property beautifully presented - disappointing that HomeAway don’t manage the whole proces
The property was amazing and owners very flexible around arrival time and departure. Couldn’t fault it and would definitely choose to stay again. However very confusing that received 2 invoices - 1 from Homeaway and another from Crabtree and Crabtree. Confusing as to what was being paid for what. ...

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2020

WILLIAMSTON BARN & COWSHED -sleeps 14, stunning barn conversion, luxury finishes
Lovelady Shield House

Lovelady Shield House

3 out of 5
Lovelady Lane Alston England
Stay at this holiday home in Alston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attraction Nenthead Mines is located nearby.
Lovelady Shield House
Luxury King bedroom with ensuite bathroom in a wing of a private Country House

Luxury King bedroom with ensuite bathroom in a wing of a private Country House

Hexham Northumberland
Stay at this holiday home in Hexham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and patios. Popular attractions De Vere Slaley Hall Spa and Chesters Roman Fort are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Liked everything about this stay. The property was exceptional . The decor, the bedding , the surroundings were all amazing. Every detail had been considered. Would not hesitate to recommend

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2024

Luxury King bedroom with ensuite bathroom in a wing of a private Country House
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Popular places to visit

walks through the forest at Hamsterly cross cross over brooks and streams. Great family day out

Hamsterley Forest

Explore the great outdoors at Hamsterley Forest, a lovely green space in South Bedburn. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Hamsterley Forest
Bishop Auckland is a small Market town in County Durham. The Castle just off the mArket Place is the home to the Bishop of Durham, The Land of the Prince Bishops. The gardens hold a deer park

Auckland Castle

After visiting Auckland Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bishop Auckland. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Auckland Castle

North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Explore the great outdoors at North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a lovely green space in Stanhope. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.

North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Binchester Roman Fort

Find out about the history of Bishop Auckland with a stop at Binchester Roman Fort. Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Binchester Roman Fort

Weardale Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Weardale Museum in Stanhope. Discover the countryside and bars in this quaint area.

Weardale Museum

Escomb Saxon Church

Escomb Saxon Church is just one of the places to see in Bishop Auckland, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Escomb Saxon Church

Activities

Durham History Tour

Durham History Tour

AU$35
per adult
Durham History Tour
Enjoy local legends surrounding the UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to Harry Potter and Marvel's Avengers.

Guided Walking Tour of Durham & its Infamous Characters

AU$20
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Guided Walking Tour of Durham & its Infamous Characters
Durham Full City Tour

Durham Full City Tour

AU$45
per adult
Durham Full City Tour
Walkabout Durham History Tour

Walkabout Durham History Tour

AU$31
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Walkabout Durham History Tour
Dark Durham Tour

Dark Durham Tour

AU$31
per adult
Dark Durham Tour
Pub and History Tour of Durham with Alcohol Tasting

Pub and History Tour of Durham with Alcohol Tasting

AU$59
per adult
Pub and History Tour of Durham with Alcohol Tasting
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Cities near Lanehead

There has been a church on the site in Hexham, England, for over 1300 years since Etheldreda, Queen of Northumbria made a grant of lands to Wilfrid, Bishop of York. Of Wilfrid's Benedictine abbey, which was constructed almost entirely of material salvaged from nearby Roman ruins. The Abbey was built up during the 12th Century into its current form, with additions around the turn of the 20th Century. #LikeALocal #OnTheRoad

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Bishop Auckland