Welcome to Meldon

Meldon 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. Meldon is a peaceful and quiet place, with a population of just over 200 people.

One of the main attractions in Meldon is the Meldon Viaduct, which was built in 1870 and spans the River West Allen. The viaduct is an impressive structure, standing at 120 feet tall and 1,100 feet long. It was originally used to transport lead and zinc from the nearby mines, but is now a popular spot for walkers and cyclists. The viaduct offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside and is a great place to take photographs.

Another popular attraction in Meldon is the Meldon Reservoir, which is located just a short distance from the village. The reservoir was built in the early 1970s and is now a popular spot for fishing, sailing, and walking. The reservoir is surrounded by beautiful woodland and is home to a variety of wildlife, including otters, herons, and kingfishers. There are also several walking trails around the reservoir, which offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Local Schools

School	Details
Whalton Church Of England Aided First School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Nichola Brannen	Whalton Morpeth Northumberland NE61 3XH 01670775216 School Website
Belsay Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lynn Blain	Belsay Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Tyne And Wear NE20 0ET 1661881641 School Website
Morpeth All Saints Church Of England First School Academy Converter Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mr Nicholas Reeson	Pinewood Drive Lancaster Park Morpeth Northumberland NE61 3RD 1670512803 School Website
Abbeyfields First School Academy Converter Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Sandra Ford	Abbot's Way Morpeth Northumberland NE61 2LZ 1670513582 School Website
Morpeth Newminster Middle School Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Kinninment	Mitford Road Morpeth Northumberland NE61 1RH 01670513621 School Website
Morpeth Chantry Middle School Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr Glen Whitehead	Mitford Road Morpeth Northumberland NE61 1RQ 01670512874
St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth Academy Converter Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mr David Sutcliffe	Oldgate Morpeth Northumberland NE61 1QF 1670512031 School Website
The King Edward Vi Academy Academy Converter Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr Clare Savage	Cottingwood Lane Morpeth Northumberland NE61 1DN 01670515415 School Website
Kyloe House Secure Units Ages:10-18 Head Teacher Mrs Cathryn Hill	Care Of: Northumberland County Council County Hall Morpeth NE61 2EF 1670785900
Morpeth First School Community School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Miss Nadine Fielding	Goose Hill Morpeth Northumberland NE61 1TL 01670512893 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Morpeth Coopies Lane, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2SL 5.29 Miles

Pegswood Pegswood, Pegswood, Northumberland, NE61 6SJ 7.09 Miles

Cramlington Station Road, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 9EX 9.46 Miles

Widdrington Widdrington, Widdrington, Northumberland, NE61 5QH 10.16 Miles

Wylam Station Road, Wylam, Tyne And Wear, NE41 8JA 11.97 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Caisleycabs Taxis In Morpeth 0800 118 5018 89 Abbey Meadows, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2XZ 4.25 Miles
Caisleycabs 0800 118 5018 89 Abbey Meadows, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2XZ 4.25 Miles
Just Taxis - Morpeth 07957 495503 16 Merle Gardens, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 3RW 4.59 Miles
Highway Taxis 01670 514190 64 Postern Cres, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2JN 4.79 Miles
Morpeth Airport Runners 01670 517819 30 Castle Cl, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2LJ 4.82 Miles
Express Taxis 01670 513513 Sanderson Arcade, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1NS 5.06 Miles
Abbey Taxis 01670 514872 22 Merley Gate, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2EP 5.09 Miles
Central Taxis 01670 514965 24 Shields Road, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2SB 5.37 Miles
Morpeth Mini Cabs 01670 519191 Coopies Haugh, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 6JN 5.77 Miles
Gavcars Limited 0844 879 3335 White Gates, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 8UJ 6.72 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Meldon Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Side Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whalton Village - R Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gallowhill - R Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Low Angerton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hillhead Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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West Edington Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hartburn - R Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bolam West Houses Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ogle - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Belsay Post Office Box Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Stanton Road End Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mitford Village - R Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pigdon House - R Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Northgate Hospital Bcsc	Northgate Hospital Morpeth Northumberland NE61 3BP
Valens Medical Partnership 01670 502333	Morpeth Surgery Wellway Morpeth Northumberland NE61 1BJ
Scots Gap Medical Group 01670 774216	Scots Gap Medical Group The Surgery, Scots Gap Morpeth Northumberland NE61 4EG
Greystoke Surgery 01670 511393	Morpeth Nhs Centre The Mount Morpeth Northumberland NE61 1JX
Gas House Lane Surgery 01670 513657	Morpeth Nhs Centre The Mount Morpeth Northumberland NE61 1JX

Local Stores

Morpeth - Loansdean
A197
Loansdean
Morpeth
Northumberland
NE61 2DR
01670 519133
Store Website
4.95 miles

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SPAR Bedlington
37
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Wansbeck
Bedlington
NE22 5NP
01670 823065
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Alnorthumbria Vets (Morpeth)
Fairmoor Morpeth Northumberland NE61 3JN 01670 505321 Website 4.58 miles

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Alnorthumbria Vets (Morpeth Equine)
Fairmoor Morpeth Northumberland NE61 3JN 01670 897 597 wagonway@alnorthumbriavets.co.uk Website 4.58 miles

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Morpeth Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2 Stanley Terrace Morpeth Northumberland NE61 1PA 5.26 miles
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Robson &Amp; Prescott
The Veterinary Centre 38A Staithes Lane Morpeth Northumberland NE61 1TD 01670 512 275 robsonandprescott@vetcentremorpeth.co.uk Website 5.33 miles
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Robson &Amp; Prescott
The Veterinary Centre Whorral Bank Morpeth Northumberland NE61 3BN 01670 512 275 info@robsonprescott.co.uk Website 6.14 miles
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River Veterinary Care
47 Bell Villas Ponteland Newcastle Upon Tyne NE20 9BD Website 7.39 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 2.65 miles

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Plessey Woods Park
Incredibly Popular Area For Fellow Dog Walkers. Peaceful And Lovley Little Art Touches Around The Forrest. There A Few Routes You Can Take In The Forrest Depending On Your Preference. Incredibly Large Forest With Picnic Area And Toilets On Site With Free Parking Also. 35 Shields Rd Hartford Bridge Bedlington Lancashire NE22 6AN 7.69 miles

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Choppington Woods
Choppington Woods Lovely Woodland Walk Briar Cl Choppington Lancashire NE62 5SF 8.19 miles

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Cambois Beach
Hugely Popular Beach For Dog Walkers During Low Tide. Not As Busy As Other Local Beaches Either. There Are Two Dog Friendly Pubs Either End Of The Beach And Several Car Parks Allowing You To Decide On How Long You Want To Walk. The Bucca Blyth NE24 1SJ 11.46 miles

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Cragside
. NE65 7PX 12.23 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.

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Blyth South Beach
The Main South Beach Has Chip Shops And All The Things You Would Expect Of A Seaside Walk, But Isnt Really Dog Friendly. However, A Little South Down Links Road Is A Free Car Park And Access To A Really Dog Friendly Stretch Of Beach. There's Toilets And Usually A Coffee Cart. As Well As The Beach Walk, There Are Well Maintained Paths Through The Dunes Up To The Main South Beach. Gloucester Lodge Farm Cottage 1 Links Rd Blyth NE24 3PH 13.11 miles

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