Welcome to Wallend

Wallend is a small village located in the county of Northumberland, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Tyne and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its stunning views of the river and the nearby countryside, making it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. The village has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age.

One of the most notable features of Wallend is its proximity to the famous Hadrian's Wall. The wall was built by the Romans in the 2nd century AD and stretches for 73 miles across northern England. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and attracts thousands of visitors each year. Wallend is an ideal base for exploring the wall and the surrounding area, with many walking and cycling routes available.

Despite its small size, Wallend has a strong community spirit and a range of amenities. The village has a primary school, a pub, a village hall, and a post office. There are also several local businesses, including a farm shop and a garden centre. The village hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. Overall, Wallend is a charming and welcoming village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

Local Schools

School	Details
Greenhead Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michael Glenton	Greenhead Brampton Northumberland CA8 7HB 01697747347 School Website
Gilsland C Of E Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rob Blake	Gilsland Brampton Cumbria CA8 7AA 01697747302 School Website
Haltwhistle Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Susie Drake	Park Avenue Haltwhistle NE49 9BA 1434320467 School Website
Henshaw Church Of England Voluntary Aided First School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michael Glenton	Henshaw Bardon Mill Hexham Northumberland NE47 7EP 01434344324 School Website
Lees Hill C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fiona Stobbart	Lees Hill Brampton Cumbria CA8 2BB 0 169772577 School Website
Lanercost C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs A Wilkinson	Lanercost Brampton Cumbria CA8 2HL 0 169772702 School Website
Hallbankgate Village School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Clare Hutton	Hallbankgate Brampton Cumbria CA8 2NJ 01697746237 School Website
Whitfield Cofe Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Rob Blake	Whitfield Hexham Northumberland NE47 8JH 1434345267 School Website
Brampton Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Richard Clark	Sawmill Lane Brampton Cumbria CA8 1BZ 01697742158 School Website
Kirby Moor School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Blaylock	Longtown Road Brampton Cumbria CA8 2AB 1697742598

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Haltwhistle Station Road, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 0AH 3.82 Miles

Bardon Mill Bardon Mill, Bardon Mill, Northumberland, NE47 7HY 7.40 Miles

Brampton (Cumbria) [Un-Named Lane Off A689], Near Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1HW 8.99 Miles

Haydon Bridge Haydon Bridge, Haydon Bridge, Northumberland, NE47 6LL 11.26 Miles

Wetheral Wetheral, Wetheral, Cumbria, CA4 8JP 15.23 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Turnbull Taxis 01434 320105 36 Westlands, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 9BS 3.59 Miles
Sproul Taxis 01434 321064 28 Central Drive, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 9AX 3.66 Miles
Airbus 2000 016977 3735 Beck Lane, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1NF 9.83 Miles
Brampton Cars 016977 42851 5 Irthing Walk, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1PH 9.92 Miles
Haydon Bridge Taxi 01434 688808 Whittis Row, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 6AU 11.39 Miles
Station Taxis 07960 112112 Yexley Cottage/Lowgate, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 2NP 13.39 Miles
Bellingham Taxis 01434 220570 11 Hillside, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 2DF 14.17 Miles
John Forster Bobcat Hire 01228 675339 Stoneknowe Villa, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 4LS 14.70 Miles
Alston Taxis 07990 593855 Middle Fell Guest House, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3LD 14.75 Miles
Wetherall Taxis 01228 561112 17 Faustin Hill, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA4 8JZ 15.30 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Longbyre D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Greenhead D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bankfoot D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crooks D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gilsland No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Orchard House D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blenkinsop D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Raf Spadeadam D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Common House No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newhome Avenue - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westlands - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cawburn No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodhead Lane - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Greencroft Avenue - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westgate - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Haltwhistle Medical Group 01434 320077	The Health Centre Greencroft Avenue Haltwhistle Northumberland NE49 9AP
Brampton Community Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Union Lane Brampton CA8 1BX
Brampton Community Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Union Lane Brampton CA8 1BX
White Lion	17 High Cross Street Brampton CA8 1RP
Brampton Medical Practice 01697 72551	Brampton Medical Practice 4 Market Place, Brampton Carlisle Cumbria CA8 1NL

Local Stores

Main Street
Main Street
Haltwhistle
Northumberland
NE49 9AH
01434 321188
Store Website
3.80 miles

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SPAR Low Row
Low Row Service Station
Low Row
Brampton
CA8 2JE
01697 746 344
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Capontree Veterinary Centre
4 Station Court Haltwhistle Northumberland NE49 9HN 01434 320705 info@capontreevets.co.uk Website 3.82 miles
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Capontree Veterinary Centre
Greenhill Brampton Cumbria CA8 1SU 01697 72318 info@capontreevets.co.uk Website 10.18 miles
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Solway Equine Vets Ltd
Office No 3 Geltside Farm Brampton Cumbria CA8 1TA info@solwayequinevets.co.uk Website 11.06 miles

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Old Stone Vets Allendale
7 Allen Mill Regeneration Allendale Hexham Northumberland NE47 9EQ 01434 700060 Website 12.61 miles
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Orchard House Veterinary Centres Ltd
The Old Police Station Fountain View Bellingham Northumberland NE48 2BS 01434 220330 bellingham@orchardhousevets.com Website 14.06 miles

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Old Stone Vets
6 Skelgillside Nenthead Road Alston Cumbria CA9 3TR 01434 381792 oldstonevets@yahoo.co.uk Website 14.46 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Greenlee Lough
NE47 7AN 5.16 miles Follow The B6318 To The Crossroads With The National Park Centre At Once Brewed. Take The Turning Signposted Steel Rigg.

Talkin Tarn
Its A Quiet Park With A Lake Away From Roads. B6413 9.79 miles Brampton

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Lower Gelt
Beautiful Woods And Great For Dogs (But Maybe Not For The Type Of Dog That Launches Itself Down Sheer Sided River Banks!) Some Pools For Dog Swimming. A69 Brampton CA8 1SZ 10.91 miles Access Via A69, Take The Turning 'Hayton And Town Head - Car Park For The Woods Is About 200 Yards From The Turn

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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 12.15 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.

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 15.04 miles From The A1, Follow The A69 To A6079 In Acomb And Continue On That Road To The Museum.

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Kingmoor Nature Reserves
Kingmoor Sidings Is The Site Of A Once Busy And Grimy Steam Locomotive Depot, Now Echoes To The Sound Of Nature. Although Hidden By The Creeping Blanket Of Vegetation, You Can Still Get A Glimpse Of The Old Turntable And The Floor Of The Old Engine Sheds. Kingmoor Motive Power Depot Once Drew Schoolboys From All Around Carlisle And Beyond, To Marvel At The Spectacle Of Steam. 6 Kingmoor Rd Carlisle Lancashire CA3 9PZ 18.63 miles

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