Welcome to Akeld

Akeld is a small village located in the county of Northumberland, England. It is situated in the northern part of the county, close to the Scottish border. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling hills and lush green fields. It is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the peaceful surroundings and explore the local area.

One of the main attractions in Akeld is the Akeld Manor House. This historic building dates back to the 17th century and is now a popular hotel and restaurant. The manor house is set in beautiful gardens and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Visitors can enjoy a meal in the restaurant or stay overnight in one of the luxurious rooms.

Another popular attraction in Akeld is the nearby Cheviot Hills. These hills are a popular destination for hikers and walkers, with many trails and paths to explore. The hills offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside and are home to a variety of wildlife, including red squirrels, otters, and birds of prey. Visitors can also explore the nearby Northumberland National Park, which offers even more opportunities for outdoor activities and exploration.

Local Schools

School	Details
Wooler First School Community School Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mr Mike Deane-Hall	Brewery Road Wooler Northumberland NE71 6QF 01668281470 School Website
Glendale Middle School Community School Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr Michael Deane-Hall	15 Brewery Lane Wooler Northumberland NE71 6QF 01668281470 School Website
Ford Castle Residential Centre Miscellaneous Ages:16-99	Ford Berwick-Upon-Tweed Northumberland TD15 2PX
Hugh Joicey Church Of England First School Ford Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Jacqueline Dalrymple	Ford Village Berwick Upon Tweed Northumberland TD15 2QA 01890820217 School Website
Lowick Church Of England Voluntary Controlled First School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Rebecca Simpson	30 Main Street Lowick Northumberland TD15 2UA 01289388268 School Website
Belford First School Community School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Lorna Rainey	West Street Belford Northumberland NE70 7QD 01668213372 School Website
Branton Community First School Community School Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mrs Zoe Ryan	Branton Powburn Alnwick Northumberland NE66 4JF 01665578225 School Website
Norham St Ceolwulfs C Of E Controlled First School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Gary Hilton	West Street Norham-On-Tweed Berwick Upon Tweed Northumberland TD15 2JZ 01289382370 School Website
Scremerston First School Community School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Smith	Scremerston Berwick Upon Tweed Northumberland TD15 2RB 01289307536 School Website
Longridge Towers School Other Independent School Ages:3-18 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Lee	Berwick-Upon-Tweed Northumberland TD15 2XQ 1289307584 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chathill [Un-Named Lane], Chathill, Northumberland, NE67 5DE 14.36 Miles

Berwick-Upon-Tweed Railway Street, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1NF 14.87 Miles

Acklington Off B6345, Acklington, Northumberland, NE65 4DE 17.30 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Ddm Private Hire Ltd 01668 283023 3 Fenton Grange, Wooler, Northumberland, NE71 6AW 2.17 Miles
Glendale Taxis 01668 282292 29 Glendale Rd, Wooler, Northumberland, NE71 6DN 2.28 Miles
Border Villager Taxi 07765 791348 6 E Flodden Farm Cottages, Wooler, Northumberland, NE71 6JF 4.06 Miles
Lauders Private Vehicle Hire (Taxis) 01890 882684 1 Priory Hill, Coldstream, Scottish Borders, TD12 4EB 9.77 Miles
Am-2-Pm Taxi's 01890 883037 43Hillview, Coldstream, Scottish Borders, TD12 4ED 9.77 Miles
Border Cabs 07769 515915 1 Easington Demense Cottage, Belford, Northumberland, NE70 7EQ 11.00 Miles
Swanston Taxis 01289 306124 Tweedmouth Moor Farm, Berwick Upon Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2NG 12.02 Miles
A1 Cabs 01289 308524 118 Prior Rd, Berwick Upon Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2EL 13.52 Miles
Woodys Taxis And Mini Bus 01289 330585 182 Highcliffe, Berwick Upon Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2JL 13.54 Miles
Macks Cabs 01289 303990 106 Dean Dr, Berwick Upon Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2DB 13.55 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Wooler Po Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Cheviot Medical Group 01668 281575	Cheviot Medical Group Padgepool Place Wooler Northumberland NE71 6BL
Wooler Health 01668 281740	Cheviot Primary Care Cent Padgepool Place Wooler NE71 6BL
Belford Medical Practice 01668 213738	Belford Medical Practice Croft Field Belford Northumberland NE70 7ER
Norham Surgery	3 Pedwell Way Norham Berwick-Upon-Tweed Northumberland TD15 2LD
Tweedmouth Clinic	Shielfield Terrace Tweedmouth Berwick-Upon-Tweed Northumberland TD15 2EQ

Local Stores

Wooler - Market Place
10 Market Place
Wooler
Northumberland
NE71 6LH
01668 281445
Store Website
2.43 miles

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SPAR Thropton
West End Garage
Main Road
Thropton
NE65 7LT
0330 355 9239
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Alnorthumbria Vets (Wooler)
29 Ryecroft Way Wooler Northumberland NE71 6DY 01668 281323 wooler@alnorthumbriavets.co.uk Website 2.23 miles

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Galedin Ltd T/A Galedin Veterinary
112 High Street Coldstream Berwickshire TD12 4AG 01890 882 322 Website 9.46 miles
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Cheviot Vets Ltd
Brandon White House Farm Powburn Alnwick Northumberland NE66 4JE 01665 578728 reception@cheviotvets.co.uk Website 9.56 miles
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Black Sheep Farm Health
North Bellshill Farm Belford Northumberland NE70 7HP 01669 838284 info@bsfh.co.uk Website 10.32 miles


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Cheviot Vets
Pinnaclemill Industrial Estate Kelso Roxburghshire TD5 8AS 01573 228 634 reception@cheviotvets.co.uk Website 14.04 miles

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Galedin Ltd T/A Galedin Veterinary
The Knowes Kelso Roxburghshire TD5 7BH 01573 224496 kelso@galedinvet.com Website 14.35 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Etal Riverside Walk
Lovely Pathed Walk Through Forest Land Following The River Till. This Walk Can Lead On To Others, Which Are Signposted As You Carry On Along The Walk. Possibility Of Seeing Heron, Deer, Otters And Other Wildlife. When You Return To The Car, There Is A Pub Not Far Back Along The Road. 68 6.38 miles Park Up On The Ring By The River Crossing. The Path Is Up The Bank To Your Right When You'Re Looking Down, Away From The Road.

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Duddo Stone Circle
This Walk Is Fairly Short But Is A Lovely One For Those Interested In History As There Is A Sign With Info To The Left Of The Stone Circle. Very Clearly Pathed, Just Make Sure Not To Miss The Road Side Sign On The Right Where You Have To Park. Unnamed Road Berwick-Upon-Tweed Lancashire TD15 2PS 8.15 miles Park On The Verge, On The Right Hand Side. The Walk Has A Sign At The Beginning But Is Clearly Pathed

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Ingram Valley
. NE66 4LT 9.20 miles Leave The A697 At The Junction Signed Ingram. Follow The Valley Road For 3 Miles. After Crossing The River Breamish, Park In The Ingram Bridge Car Park Immediately On The Left.

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Cocklawburn Beach
There Are Loads Of Options For Walking Here - You Can Take To The Beach, Or You Can Followed The Pathed Coastal Route That Runs Along The Back Of The Dunes. Lots Of Signposted Walks, But There Are Cows Around So It's Best To Keep Dogs On The Lead If You Aren't Sure About Their Presence. 4 Inland Pastures Farm Cottages Scremerston Berwick-Upon-Tweed Lancashire TD15 2RJ 12.61 miles

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Beadnell Beach
This Is A Good Circular Walk Starting From The Beach Car Park (Free Parking) Along Beadnell Beach And Returning On A Defined Path Behind The Dunes Back To The Car Park. The Latter Quarter Of A Mile Takes You Through A Caravan Park (Dogs Must Be Kept On The Lead At This Point) Back To The Car Park. Easy, Flat Walk Which Takes About Half An Hour. 2 Harbour Rd Beadnell Chathill Lancashire NE67 5BB 17.08 miles

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Newton Pool
. NE66 3EH 17.88 miles Off The A1, Newcastle To Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Then B1340 From Alnwick Onto B1339 Which Runs Parallel To The Coast. Minor Roads Then Lead To Newton.

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