Welcome to West Allen

West Allen is a small village located in the county of 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 place to visit. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and dense forests, which provide ample opportunities for hiking, cycling, and other outdoor activities. The River West Allen flows through the village, adding to its natural beauty and charm.

West Allen has a rich history that dates back to the Roman times. The village was once a thriving mining community, and evidence of its industrial past can still be seen in the form of old mine buildings and abandoned quarries. Today, the village is known for its picturesque cottages, quaint pubs, and friendly locals. Visitors can explore the village's history by visiting the West Allen Heritage Centre, which houses a collection of artifacts and exhibits that showcase the area's mining and agricultural heritage.

Northumberland is a county in the northeast of England that is known for its stunning natural beauty, rich history, and vibrant culture. It is home to some of the most iconic landmarks in the country, including Hadrian's Wall, Alnwick Castle, and the Holy Island of Lindisfarne. Northumberland is also known for its rugged coastline, which is dotted with charming fishing villages and sandy beaches. The county is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, who come to explore its many hiking trails, cycling routes, and water sports opportunities.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 9.3°C

Feels Like: 4.9°C

Wind: 26.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Nenthead Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Gill Jackson	Nenthead Alston Cumbria CA9 3LS 01434381400 School Website
Alston Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Gill Jackson	Garrigill Road Alston Cumbria CA9 3UF 01434381236 School Website
Samuel Kings School Foundation School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Gill Jackson	Church Road Alston Cumbria CA9 3QU 01434381236 School Website
Allendale Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Hawkins	Leadgate Allendale Hexham Northumberland NE47 9PT 01434683376 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
Wearhead Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Hodgkinson	Wearhead Bishop Auckland Durham DL13 1BN 01388537265 School Website
St Johns Chapel Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Hodgkinson	Burnfoot St Johns Chapel Bishop Auckland Durham DL13 1QH 01388537332 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
Shaftoe Trust Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Phazey	Haydon Bridge Hexham NE47 6BN 1434684309 School Website
Haydon Bridge Community High School And Sports College Foundation School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Michael Smith	Haydon Bridge Hexham Northumberland NE47 6LR 01434684422 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bardon Mill Bardon Mill, Bardon Mill, Northumberland, NE47 7HY 9.58 Miles

Haydon Bridge Haydon Bridge, Haydon Bridge, Northumberland, NE47 6LL 10.16 Miles

Haltwhistle Station Road, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 0AH 10.46 Miles

Hexham Station Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1EU 13.41 Miles

Lazonby And Kirkoswald Seat Hill, Lazonby, Cumbria, CA10 1DL 15.29 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Alston Taxis 07990 593855 Middle Fell Guest House, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3LD 3.56 Miles
Weardale Private Hire 01388 537800 5-6 Lanehill, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL13 1HJ 8.17 Miles
Haydon Bridge Taxi 01434 688808 Whittis Row, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 6AU 10.09 Miles
Station Taxis 07960 112112 Yexley Cottage/Lowgate, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 2NP 10.46 Miles
Sproul Taxis 01434 321064 28 Central Drive, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 9AX 10.61 Miles
Turnbull Taxis 01434 320105 36 Westlands, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 9BS 10.66 Miles
Mels Taxis 07949 169191 Overdale, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1SN 11.36 Miles
Juiles Taxis 01434 600005 Wydon Grange, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 2BF 12.58 Miles
24 Hour Slaley And Hexham Taxis 01434 606464 24 Priestlands Cl, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 2AW 12.62 Miles
Newbrough Taxi 01434 604442 10 Moonfield, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1EG 12.89 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Limestone Brae - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park House - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Carrshield - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nine Banks School - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ninebank Village - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nenthall D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nentsbury D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Holmesfoot D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nenthead (Sdc) Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Spartylea Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hawksteel - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fell View Sparty Lea - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burnfoot - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ayle D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ropehaugh Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dr Mills - Nenthead Surgery	Nenthead Surgery Overwater Nenthead Cumbria CA9 3NT
Alston Medical Practice 01434 381214	The Surgery Cottage Hospital Alston Cumbria CA9 3QX
The Health Centre	Shilburn Road Allendale Hexham Northumberland NE47 9LG
St John's Chapel 01388 537296	Hood Street St John's Chapel Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 1QW
Haydon Bridge & Allendale Medical Pract 01434 684216	Haydon Brg&Allendale M/P North Bank,Haydon Bridge Hexham Northumberland NE47 6LA

Local Stores

Alston
Market Place
Alston
Cumbria
CA9 3HS
01434 381231
shop.4571@coop.co.uk
Store Website
4.50 miles

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SPAR Alston
Townfoot Garage
Station Road
Alston
CA9 3HY
01434 382425
Store Website
4.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Old Stone Vets
6 Skelgillside Nenthead Road Alston Cumbria CA9 3TR 01434 381792 oldstonevets@yahoo.co.uk Website 4.20 miles

Animals Treated
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Old Stone Vets Allendale
7 Allen Mill Regeneration Allendale Hexham Northumberland NE47 9EQ 01434 700060 Website 5.44 miles
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Capontree Veterinary Centre
4 Station Court Haltwhistle Northumberland NE49 9HN 01434 320705 info@capontreevets.co.uk Website 10.46 miles
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Animals Treated
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Intake Veterinary Services Ltd
Peterel Field Business Village Dipton Mill Road Hexham Northumberland NE46 2JT 01434 606033 vets@intakevets.com Website 11.66 miles
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Orchard House Veterinary Centres Limited
48 Priestpopple Hexham Northumberland NE46 1PQ 01434 607677 admin@orchardhousevets.com Website 13.18 miles
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Hadrian Vets
Dene Avenue Hexham Northumberland NE46 1HJ 01434 602703 enquiries@hadrianvets.co.uk Website 13.39 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Greenlee Lough
NE47 7AN 11.25 miles Follow The B6318 To The Crossroads With The National Park Centre At Once Brewed. Take The Turning Signposted Steel Rigg.

Low Force To High Force
Fitzhugh Library Newbiggin 15.06 miles Start At Bowlees Visitors Centre

Location what3words conspire.jumped.enhances

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

Location what3words rifled.chase.hiked

Talkin Tarn
Its A Quiet Park With A Lake Away From Roads. B6413 16.31 miles Brampton

Location what3words pleaser.inform.motel

Coldberry And Low Force
27-28 Hude Middleton-In-Teesdale 17.64 miles Walk To &Quot;Snaisgill&Quot; From The Village And You Can Keep On Track, Its All Sign Posted.

Location what3words chatters.establish.custom

Middleton To Mickleton
27-28 Hude Middleton-In-Teesdale 17.64 miles

Location what3words chatters.establish.custom

Weather Forecast

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Temp	-0.3°C	-0.5°C	-0.7°C	-1.4°C	-2.4°C	-3.9°C	-5.7°C	-7.4°C	-8.5°C	-9.2°C	-10.6°C	-12°C
Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-14.1°C	-16.2°C	-16.9°C	-19.1°C	-20.7°C

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Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

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Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

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