Welcome to Swilder Burn

Swilder Burn is a small river that flows through the county of Northumberland in England. It is a tributary of the River Coquet and is approximately 10 miles long. The river is known for its beautiful scenery and is a popular spot for fishing and hiking. The surrounding area is also home to a variety of wildlife, including otters, kingfishers, and brown trout.

The river is named after the village of Swilderburn, which is located near its source. The village is small and rural, with a population of around 100 people. It is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland, and is a peaceful and picturesque place to visit. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings, including a 12th-century church and a 17th-century manor house.

Swilder Burn is a great place to visit for anyone who loves the outdoors. The river is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are plenty of opportunities for hiking, fishing, and wildlife spotting. The nearby village of Swilderburn is also worth a visit, with its historic buildings and rural charm. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an active outdoor adventure, Swilder Burn is a great destination to explore.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 6.1°C

Feels Like: 2.9°C

Wind: 10.3 MPH

Wind Dir: NW

Local Schools

School	Details
Cambo First School Community School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Paula Cummings	Cambo Morpeth Northumberland NE61 4BE 01670774210 School Website
Chollerton Church Of England Aided First School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Hazel Davey	Station Road Barrasford Hexham Northumberland NE48 4AA 01434681572 School Website
Humshaugh Church Of England First School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Jude Long	Humshaugh Hexham Northumberland NE46 4AA 01434681408 School Website
Wark Church Of England First School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Michael Boucetla	Wark Hexham Northumberland NE48 3LS 01434230247 School Website
Bellingham First School Foundation School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Wendy Goddard	Redesmouth Road Hexham Northumberland NE48 2EL 01434220230 School Website
Bellingham Middle School And Sports College Foundation School Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mrs Daniel Ramshaw	Redesmouth Road Bellingham Hexham Northumberland NE48 2EN 01434220235 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
Stamfordham First School Community School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Miss Lynsey Briddock	Stamfordham Newcastle Upon Tyne Northumberland NE18 0NA 01661886358 School Website
Otterburn First School Community School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mr Alison Woodcock	Otterburn Newcastle Upon Tyne Northumberland NE19 1JF 01830520283 School Website
Beaufront First School Community School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Eileen Daniel	Sandhoe Hexham Northumberland NE46 4LY 01434602903 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Hexham Station Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1EU 11.06 Miles

Corbridge Station Road, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5AY 11.33 Miles

Riding Mill Riding Mill, Riding Mill, Northumberland, NE44 6EP 12.91 Miles

Haydon Bridge Haydon Bridge, Haydon Bridge, Northumberland, NE47 6LL 13.36 Miles

Prudhoe Station Gate, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6NR 13.48 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Shire Taxis 01434 606464 The Leggit, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4AA 7.35 Miles
Bellingham Taxis 01434 220570 11 Hillside, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 2DF 8.07 Miles
Corbridge Village Taxi 01434 634006 Roman Way, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5JN 10.59 Miles
Budget Taxis 01434 606332 Foundry Industrial Estate, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4JW 10.75 Miles
Advanced Taxis 01434 606565 Office 4, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4JW 10.75 Miles
Batey's Taxis 01434 602500 Station Yard, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1EU 11.03 Miles
Hexham Private Hire 07702 354849 6 Garden Ter, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3PX 11.04 Miles
Aaa Hexham And Hadrians Wall Taxis 01434 600600 17B Hallgate, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1XD 11.25 Miles
Aaa Airport Transfers Corbridge 01434 600600 17C Hallgate, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1XD 11.25 Miles
Ecocabs 01434 600600 17 Hallgate, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1XD 11.25 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Great Bavington - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Kirkwhelpington Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Harle - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kirkharle Village - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Knowesgate - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Hallington - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Kirkheaton - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Colwell - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Capheaton Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westmacott Street - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barrasford Park - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cambo - R No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Scots Gap Medical Group 01670 774216	Scots Gap Medical Group The Surgery, Scots Gap Morpeth Northumberland NE61 4EG
Humshaugh & Wark Med Grp 01434 681281	Humshaugh & Wark Med Grp The Surgery, Humshaugh Hexham Northumberland NE46 4BU
The Surgery (Wark)	Wark Hexham Northumberland NE48 3LS
Bellingham Practice 01434 220203	Bellingham Practice Bellingham Hexham Northumberland NE48 2HE
12 Grange Road	White Medical Group Stamfordham Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne And Wear NE18 0PF

Local Stores

Bellingham - Parkside Place
2-3 Parkside Place
Bellingham Northumberland
Hexham
Northumberland
NE48 2AY
01434 221225
shop.6962@coop.co.uk
Store Website
8.25 miles

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SPAR Hexham
Euro Garages Hexham Bridge End S.S
Rotary Way
Bridge End
Hexham
NE46 4DL
Store Website
10.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Orchard House Veterinary Centres Ltd
The Old Police Station Fountain View Bellingham Northumberland NE48 2BS 01434 220330 bellingham@orchardhousevets.com Website 8.19 miles

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Westway Veterinary Group
St Helens Street Corbridge Northumberland NE45 5BE 01434 632033 info@westwaysvets.com Website 10.78 miles
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The Fold Farm Vets Ltd
Hexham Auction Mart Hexham Northumberland NE46 3SG 01434 239444 enquiries@thefoldfarmvets.co.uk Website 10.90 miles
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Scott Mitchell Veterinary Care Ltd
The Surgeries Tyne Green Hexham Northumberland NE46 3SG 01434 608999 enquiries@smvc.co.uk Website 10.90 miles
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Hadrian Vets
Dene Avenue Hexham Northumberland NE46 1HJ 01434 602703 enquiries@hadrianvets.co.uk Website 11.20 miles
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Orchard House Veterinary Centres Limited
48 Priestpopple Hexham Northumberland NE46 1PQ 01434 607677 admin@orchardhousevets.com Website 11.25 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 6.87 miles

Location what3words grins.giggled.aquatic

Chesters Roman Fort
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk From Chesters Roman Fort (Hadrian's Wall, English Heritage) And Through The Parish Of Humshaugh, In Northumberland. NE46 4EU 8.01 miles From The A1, Follow The A69 To A6079 In Acomb And Continue On That Road To The Museum.

Location what3words rifled.chase.hiked

Cragside
. NE65 7PX 14.46 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.

Location what3words urge.emulating.rate

Falstone
A Walk Around Riverbanks And An Old Railway Line, In Use Between 1862-1958. The Railway Line Was Once Part Of The Border Counties Railway. NE48 1AA 15.76 miles Leave The A69 & Take The A6079 North. Turn Left Onto The B6318 To Chollerford, Then Take The B6320 To Bellingham, At The Roundabout. Turn Left From Bellingham & Follow The Signs For Kielder Water & Forest. Just Before The Reservoir, Turn Right Into Falstone.

Hindhope Linn Blakehopeburnhaugh
Hidden Away On This Short Walk Is The Gem Of A Waterfall Known As Hindhope Linn. Head Up The Forest Road, Passing Blakehopeburnhaugh Farm On The Right. After Turning Into A Well Thinned Crop Of Scots Pine, Follow The Path Above A Gorge Which Overlooks The Blakehope Burn. Carefully Descend The Steps And Enjoy The Magical Secret Of This Trail. From Here, The Path Winds Through Some Shady Riverside Before Climbing Up Again. After Crossing The Hindehope Burn, The Trail Passes The Top Of The Waterfall. Moderate. 1.25 Miles/ 2K 45 Mins. Blakehopeburnhaugh Rochester Lancashire 16.25 miles Redesdale Forest

Location what3words domain.revisits.mild

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 16.66 miles

Location what3words lost.centuries.blown

Weather Forecast

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Moderate rain at times	Light rain shower
Temp	4.7°C	3.7°C	3°C	5.1°C	3.4°C	8.5°C	12.2°C	14.7°C	15.9°C	10.7°C	8.9°C	8.9°C
Feels Like	3.2°C	1.6°C	0.7°C	0.1°C	0.7°C	5.9°C	10°C	13.8°C	15.6°C	8.2°C	5.9°C	6°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Light rain shower	Light rain shower	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Mist	Mist
Temp	8.4°C	8.6°C	8.9°C	9.3°C	9.5°C	10°C	10.9°C	11.8°C	11.8°C	11.2°C	10.4°C	9.2°C
Feels Like	5.7°C	6.7°C	7.6°C	8.3°C	8.5°C	9.2°C	10.6°C	12°C	12°C	10.6°C	9.8°C	7.5°C

Wednesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Mist	Mist	Fog	Fog	Fog	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Patchy rain nearby	Partly Cloudy
Temp	9.7°C	9.8°C	9.8°C	9.9°C	8.7°C	8.8°C	10.3°C	11.5°C	11.7°C	10.9°C	12.4°C	11.1°C
Feels Like	9.1°C	9.3°C	9.3°C	9.3°C	8.3°C	8.5°C	10.4°C	11.8°C	11.6°C	10°C	11.6°C	10.5°C

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