Welcome to Carterway Heads

Carterway Heads is a small village located in Northumberland, England. It is situated in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which makes it a popular destination for tourists who are looking for a peaceful and scenic getaway. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and dense forests, which provide ample opportunities for hiking, cycling, and other outdoor activities.

One of the main attractions of Carterway Heads is the nearby Derwent Reservoir, which is a popular spot for fishing, sailing, and other water sports. The reservoir is also home to a variety of wildlife, including otters, herons, and ospreys, which can be seen from the many walking trails that surround the area. Another popular attraction is the nearby Blanchland village, which is known for its picturesque stone houses, quaint shops, and historic church.

Despite its small size, Carterway Heads has a strong sense of community, with many local events and activities taking place throughout the year. These include the annual Carterway Heads Show, which features livestock competitions, craft stalls, and live music, as well as regular village fairs and markets. Overall, Carterway Heads is a charming and welcoming village that offers visitors a chance to experience the natural beauty and rich history of Northumberland.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 5.2°C

Feels Like: 2.6°C

Wind: 7.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SE

Local Schools

School	Details
Moorside Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Templeton	Chester Road Moorside Consett County Durham DH8 8EQ 1207509724 School Website
Castleside Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Spence	Moorland Crescent Castleside Consett Durham DH8 9RG 01207508237 School Website
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr David Miller	Pemberton Road Blackhill Consett County Durham DH8 8JD 1207502657 School Website
St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Cruise	Thornfield Road The Grove Consett County Durham DH8 8AX 1207503604 School Website
The Grove Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Bernadette Atkinson	Oakfield Lane The Grove Consett Durham DH8 8AP 01207502938 School Website
Benfieldside Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr C Addison	Moorlands Blackhill Consett Durham DH8 0JX 01207591369 School Website
Shotley Bridge Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Martin Bell	Benfieldside Road Shotley Bridge Consett Durham DH8 0SQ 01207260444 School Website
Whittonstall First School Academy Converter Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Katie Jacobs	Whittonstall Consett County Durham DH8 9JN 1207560325 School Website
Delta Independent School Other Independent School Ages:13-16 Head Teacher Mr Paul Hillary	Parliament Street Consett County Durham DH8 5DH 1207502680
Derwentside College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mr Chris Todd	Front Street Consett County Durham DH8 5EE 1207585900 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Stocksfield Stocksfield, Stocksfield, Northumberland, NE43 7NQ 6.11 Miles

Riding Mill Riding Mill, Riding Mill, Northumberland, NE44 6EP 6.36 Miles

Prudhoe Station Gate, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6NR 7.90 Miles

Corbridge Station Road, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5AY 8.16 Miles

Wylam Station Road, Wylam, Tyne And Wear, NE41 8JA 9.34 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Jeff's Taxis 07812 186639 33 Dunelm Road, Consett, Durham, DH8 8HP 3.13 Miles
Whittonstall Taxis 07782 640753 Kipperlynn, Stocksfield, Northumberland, NE43 7SQ 3.97 Miles
Neashams Taxis 01207 504425 20 Nelson Street, Consett, Durham, DH8 5RA 4.15 Miles
Neasham Private Hire 01207 504425 21 Nelson St, Consett, Durham, DH8 5RA 4.15 Miles
Atlas Taxis 01207 509770 13 Trafalgar Street, Consett, Durham, DH8 5HE 4.19 Miles
A1 Cabs 01207 501088 Knitsley La, Consett, Durham, DH8 7NN 4.20 Miles
Jacksons Taxis 01207 502266 4 Taylor Street, Consett, Durham, DH8 5RQ 4.22 Miles
Raven Taxis 01207 562167 29 Hadrians Way, Consett, Durham, DH8 0PE 4.29 Miles
E W M S Cars Ltd 01207 590303 Forster Street, Consett, Durham, DH8 7JU 4.35 Miles
Aaa Taxis 01207 668111 22 Villa Real Bungalows, Consett, Durham, DH8 6BQ 4.73 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Carterway Heads Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Muggleswick Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dh8 Snods Edge Consett Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shotleyfield Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Edmundbyers Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mosswood Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kiln Pit Hill P.O. Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kiln Pit Hill - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Minster Acres Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Consett Road - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Jubilee Court - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Crescent - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moorland View - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Derby Drive - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chaytor Road - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Surgery 01207 509278	Consett Park Terrace Consett County Durham DH8 8ET
Derwentside Gp Extended Access Service 07931 672199	83 Queens Road Consett County Durham DH8 0BW
Weekend Support For Vulnerable People 07494 674252	Queens Road Surgery Blackhill Consett County Durham DH8 0BW
Queens Road Surgery 01207 585890	Queens Road Surgery 83 Queens Road, Blackhill Consett County Durham DH8 0BW
Shotley Bridge Community Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Shotley Bridge General Hospital Consett DH8 0NB

Local Stores

Leadgate
33-34 Front Street
Leadgate
Durham
Durham
DH8 7SB
01207 500113
Store Website
5.18 miles

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SPAR Stocksfield
Main Road
Stocksfield
NE43 7LA
01661 842124
Store Website
6.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Westway Veterinary Group
13-15 Medomsley Road Consett County Durham DH8 5HE 01207 509997 info@vwestwayvets.com Website 4.24 miles
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Prince Bishop Vets
1 Plantation Street Leadgate Consett County Durham DH8 7PP 01207 590340 info@princebishopvets.co.uk Website 5.19 miles
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Orchard House Veterinary Centres Limited
Station Yard Main Road Stocksfield Northumberland NE43 7NJ 01661 843259 stocksfield@orchardhousevets.com Website 6.14 miles
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Bearl Equine Clinic Limited
Bearl Farm Bywell Stocksfield Northumberland NE43 7AJ 01661 842542 suzanne.sharp@bearlequine.co.uk Website 7.83 miles

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Ashfield Veterinary Surgery (Cvs Group Plc)
Classic House Morrison Road Industrial Estate Morrison Road Annfield Plain County Durham DH9 7RX 8.13 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 8.19 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Chopwell Woods
Chopwell WOODS RD 7.11 miles

Location what3words extend.shredder.hourglass

Chopwell Wood
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk At Chopwell Wood, Near Gateshead. This Walk Is A Gentle Stroll, On A Good Surfaced Trail, With Few Hills. The Walk Incorporates Part Of The Old Railway Line That Used To Carry Coal From Chopwell And High Spen Collieries To Derwenthaugh Cokeworks. Lancashire NE39 1LT 7.13 miles From The A694, Take Strathmore Road/B6315 Through Highfield And Head Toward Chopwell Wood.

Location what3words pampered.odds.etchings

Gibside
A Short, Circular Dog Friendly Walk Where You Can Enjoy An Adventure In Gibside's 600 Acre Woodland. NE16 6BG 9.16 miles Entrance On B6314 Between Burnopfield And Rowlands Gill; Follow Brown Signs From A1, Taking Exit On To A694 At North End Of Metrocentre.

Location what3words chew.wing.museum

Thornley Wood
Great Off Lead Walk, You Can Join It At Any Point. Lockhaugh Road-Glamis Crescent Lancashire 10.11 miles

Location what3words lasts.tunnel.thanks

Congburn And Waldridge
Forest And Slow Shallow River Congburn Wood 11.84 miles

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Watergate Forest Park
Some Parts Are Paved, Yet Some Are Hilly, Dirt Tracks. It Suits Everyone Really! There’S A Large Lake In The Middle Where The Dogs Can Be Let Off! Watergate Forest Park Car Park Gateshead Lancashire NE11 9RR 12.96 miles Just Off Exit 68 When Heading Northbound On The A1 Through Gateshead. Then Turn Left, Then Second Right. You’Ll Start To See Signs! It’S One Minute From The A1!

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-15.3°C	-16.3°C	-17.9°C	-16.2°C	-15.9°C	-11.8°C	-9.5°C	-7.8°C	-5.3°C	-5.2°C	-9.7°C	-11.1°C

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Feels Like	-14.1°C	-15.3°C	-15.5°C	-16.5°C	-16.9°C	-15.9°C	-11.5°C	-9.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.5°C	-12°C	-12.4°C

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Temp	-7.7°C	-8.7°C	-9.5°C	-10.1°C	-10°C	-8.8°C	-6.6°C	-6.2°C	-7.1°C	-8.8°C	-10.1°C	-11.7°C
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