Welcome to Whygate

Whygate is a small village located in Northumberland, England. The village is situated in the heart of the Northumberland National Park, which is known for its stunning natural beauty and diverse wildlife. Whygate is a popular destination for tourists who are looking to explore the park and enjoy the great outdoors. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush forests, and sparkling rivers, making it an ideal location for hiking, cycling, and fishing.

One of the main attractions in Whygate is the Northumberland National Park. The park covers over 400 square miles and is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including red squirrels, otters, and rare birds such as the black grouse. The park is also home to some of the most stunning landscapes in the UK, including Hadrian's Wall, the Cheviot Hills, and the Kielder Forest. Visitors to Whygate can explore the park on foot, by bike, or by car, and there are plenty of guided tours and activities available for those who want to learn more about the area.

Another popular attraction in Whygate is the village itself. The village is small and quaint, with a population of just over 100 people. It is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Michael's Church and the Whygate Inn, a traditional English pub that serves delicious food and drink. The village is also known for its friendly locals, who are always happy to welcome visitors and share their knowledge of the area. Overall, Whygate is a charming and picturesque village that offers visitors a unique glimpse into the natural beauty and rich history of Northumberland.

Local Schools

School	Details
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 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
Bellingham First School Foundation School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Wendy Goddard	Redesmouth Road Hexham Northumberland NE48 2EL 01434220230 School Website
Greenhaugh First School Community School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Crow	Greenhaugh Hexham Northumberland NE48 1LX 01434240208 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
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
Newbrough Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jo Trotter	Fourstones Hexham Northumberland NE47 5AQ 1434674284 School Website
Haltwhistle Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Susie Drake	Park Avenue Haltwhistle NE49 9BA 1434320467 School Website
Shaftoe Trust Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Phazey	Haydon Bridge Hexham NE47 6BN 1434684309 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bardon Mill Bardon Mill, Bardon Mill, Northumberland, NE47 7HY 7.23 Miles

Haydon Bridge Haydon Bridge, Haydon Bridge, Northumberland, NE47 6LL 8.52 Miles

Haltwhistle Station Road, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 0AH 8.69 Miles

Hexham Station Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1EU 12.84 Miles

Corbridge Station Road, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5AY 15.61 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Bellingham Taxis 01434 220570 11 Hillside, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 2DF 6.27 Miles
Haydon Bridge Taxi 01434 688808 Whittis Row, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 6AU 8.67 Miles
Sproul Taxis 01434 321064 28 Central Drive, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 9AX 8.72 Miles
Turnbull Taxis 01434 320105 36 Westlands, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 9BS 8.99 Miles
Shire Taxis 01434 606464 The Leggit, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4AA 9.74 Miles
Station Taxis 07960 112112 Yexley Cottage/Lowgate, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 2NP 10.24 Miles
Hexham Private Hire 07702 354849 6 Garden Ter, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3PX 12.46 Miles
24 Hour Slaley And Hexham Taxis 01434 606464 24 Priestlands Cl, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 2AW 12.69 Miles
Juiles Taxis 01434 600005 Wydon Grange, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 2BF 12.72 Miles
Ecocabs 01434 600600 17 Hallgate, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1XD 12.75 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Kern Green - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Housesteads Visitors Centre - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Snabdough No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hesleyside No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wark Post Office Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Brownrigg Camp - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Twice Brewed - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Charlton 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
Greystead - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tarset Old Post Office 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
Bellingham Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Park End Simonburn - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Percy Cottage - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Surgery (Wark)	Wark Hexham Northumberland NE48 3LS
Bellingham Practice 01434 220203	Bellingham Practice Bellingham Hexham Northumberland NE48 2HE
Haydon Bridge & Allendale Medical Pract 01434 684216	Haydon Brg&Allendale M/P North Bank,Haydon Bridge Hexham Northumberland NE47 6LA
Haltwhistle Medical Group 01434 320077	The Health Centre Greencroft Avenue Haltwhistle Northumberland NE49 9AP
Humshaugh & Wark Med Grp 01434 681281	Humshaugh & Wark Med Grp The Surgery, Humshaugh Hexham Northumberland NE46 4BU

Local Stores

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

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SPAR Henshaw
Henshaw Service Station
Henshaw
Bardon Mill
Hexham
NE47 7EL
01434 344272
Store Website
7.2 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 6.16 miles

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Capontree Veterinary Centre
4 Station Court Haltwhistle Northumberland NE49 9HN 01434 320705 info@capontreevets.co.uk Website 8.73 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 12.61 miles
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The Fold Farm Vets Ltd
Hexham Auction Mart Hexham Northumberland NE46 3SG 01434 239444 enquiries@thefoldfarmvets.co.uk Website 12.61 miles
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Old Stone Vets Allendale
7 Allen Mill Regeneration Allendale Hexham Northumberland NE47 9EQ 01434 700060 Website 12.64 miles
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Orchard House Veterinary Centres Limited
48 Priestpopple Hexham Northumberland NE46 1PQ 01434 607677 admin@orchardhousevets.com Website 12.81 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Greenlee Lough
NE47 7AN 5.98 miles Follow The B6318 To The Crossroads With The National Park Centre At Once Brewed. Take The Turning Signposted Steel Rigg.

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 7.63 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 9.21 miles From The A1, Follow The A69 To A6079 In Acomb And Continue On That Road To The Museum.

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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 14.93 miles Redesdale Forest

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Talkin Tarn
Its A Quiet Park With A Lake Away From Roads. B6413 17.75 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 18.87 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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