Welcome to Beacon Lough

Beacon Lough is a residential area located in the borough of Gateshead in Tyne and Wear. It is situated on a hilltop, providing stunning views of the surrounding areas. The area is known for its quiet and peaceful atmosphere, making it an ideal place for families and retirees. Beacon Lough is also home to a number of parks and green spaces, including the popular Saltwell Park, which is just a short distance away. The area is well-connected to the rest of Tyne and Wear, with easy access to major roads and public transport links.

One of the main attractions of Beacon Lough is its proximity to the bustling city of Newcastle upon Tyne. The city is just a short drive or bus ride away, offering a wide range of shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Newcastle is also home to a number of cultural and historical landmarks, including the iconic Tyne Bridge and the historic Castle Keep. For those who enjoy sports, Newcastle is home to two major football clubs, Newcastle United and Sunderland AFC, as well as a number of other sporting venues.

Beacon Lough is also known for its strong sense of community. The area has a number of local amenities, including shops, pubs, and community centres, which provide opportunities for residents to socialise and get involved in community events. The area is also home to a number of schools, making it an ideal place for families with children. Overall, Beacon Lough is a welcoming and friendly place to live, offering a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life while still providing easy access to all that Tyne and Wear has to offer.

Local Weather

Cloudy

Temp: 10.3°C

Feels Like: 6.9°C

Wind: 19.5 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Cardinal Hume Catholic School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr B Robson	Old Durham Road Beacon Lough Gateshead Tyne And Wear NE9 6RZ 01914877638 School Website
Larkspur Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Margaret Liddle	Beacon Lough East Gateshead Tyne And Wear NE9 6SS 01914875628 School Website
Glynwood Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Vicky Nellis	Glynwood Gardens Gateshead Tyne And Wear NE9 5SY 01914334117 School Website
Furrowfield School Community Special School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Heather Scott	Whitehill Drive Felling Gateshead Tyne And Wear NE10 9RZ 01914954700 School Website
St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tracy Musgrove	Easington Avenue Wrekenton Gateshead Tyne And Wear NE9 7LH 1914878641 School Website
The Cedars Academy Academy Special Converter Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mr Michelle O'reilly/ Julie Vincent	Ivy Lane Low Fell Gateshead Tyne And Wear NE9 6QD 01914874595 School Website
Kells Lane Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Swinbank	Kells Lane Low Fell Gateshead Tyne And Wear NE9 5HX 01914334140 School Website
Fell Dyke Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Kate Savage	Springwell Road Gateshead Tyne And Wear NE9 7AA 01914334111 School Website
St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Harlow Green Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sonia Fraser	Off Pickering Green Harlow Green Gateshead Tyne And Wear NE9 7HX 1914334053 School Website
Windy Nook Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lucie Forrest	Albion Street Gateshead Tyne And Wear NE10 9BD 01914694954 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Heworth Sunderland Road, Heworth, Tyne And Wear, NE10 0NE 1.61 Miles

Dunston Dunston, Dunston, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9SS 2.68 Miles

Newcastle Neville Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 5DL 2.87 Miles

Manors Off Trafalgar Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 6UR 3.00 Miles

Metrocentre Gateshead Metro Centre, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9GA 3.74 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Goda 1 8 Seater Taxis 0191 462 2222 107 Dykes Way, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE10 8QN 0.62 Miles
On Tyne's Taxi's 0191 423 7777 3 Ravensworth Villas, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE9 7JP 0.66 Miles
Dean Taxis Ltd 0191 444 4444 415 Durham Road, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE9 5AN 0.81 Miles
Felling Taxis 0191 469 5008 Transport House/Booth St, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE10 9EW 1.22 Miles
Central Taxis 0191 420 0200 53 High St, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE10 9LU 1.23 Miles
Gateshead Central Taxis 0191 469 9999 53 High St, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE10 9LU 1.23 Miles
Team Valley Classic Cars 0191 487 5986 Unit 4 Douglas Court, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE11 0JY 1.28 Miles
Windynook Taxis 0191 438 5656 48 High Street, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE10 9LT 1.29 Miles
K And J Taxis 0191 469 8989 48 High Street, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE10 9LT 1.29 Miles
Minibus To Go 0191 441 1464 Monk's Close House, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE10 9AE 1.35 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Beacon Lough Road - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beacon Lough Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Southend Road - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Queen Elizabeth Hospital No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Whinlatter Gardens - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Victoria Terrace - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Road - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lyndhurst Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
102 Sheriffs Highway - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lyndhurst Crescent - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wrekenton Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Calderwood Crescent - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dryden Road - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
698 Durham Road - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coldwell Lane - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Beacon View Medical Centre 0191 4824000	Beacon View Med Centre Beacon Lough Road Gateshead Tyne & Wear NE9 6YS
South Of Tyne Bcsc 0191 482 000	Queen Elizabeth Hospital Sheriff Hill Gateshead NE9 6SX
Wrekenton Medical Group 0191 4876129	Wrekenton Medical Group Springwell Road,Wrekenton Gateshead Tyne & Wear NE9 7AD
Fell Cottage Surgery 0191 4872656	Fell Cottage Surgery 123 Kells Lane Low Fell, Gateshead Tyne & Wear NE9 5XY
Fell Tower Medical Centre 0191 4913322	Fell Tower Medical Centre 575 Durham Rd, Low Fell Gateshead Tyne & Wear NE9 5EY

Local Stores

Beacon Lough - Gateshead
Beacon Lough Road
Gateshead
Tyne & Wear
NE9 6TA
01914 877108
shop.8854@coop.co.uk
Store Website
0.25 miles

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SPAR Wrekenton
161 - 163 High Street
Wrekenton
NE9 9JR
01914875709
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Sheriffs Highway Veterinary Group
94 Sheriffs Highway Gateshead Tyne And Wear NE9 5SD 0191 487 7319 enquiries@thevetsplace.co.uk Website 0.55 miles

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Medivet Low Fell (Premier Vets)
61 Dartmouth Avenue Low Fell Gateshead Tyne And Wear NE9 6XA 0191 4914400 low.fell@medivet.co.uk Website 0.87 miles

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Blythman &Amp; Partners
202 Durham Road Gateshead Tyne And Wear NE8 4JR 0191 478 4042 blythmans5@btconnect.com Website 1.30 miles
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Westway Veterinary Group
Unit 4 Fewster Square Team Lane Gateshead Tyne And Wear NE10 8XQ 0191 495 2127 info@westwayvets.com Website 1.53 miles
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Vets Now (Gateshead)
C/O Pdsa Stoneygate Lane Felling Gateshead Northumberland NE10 0LX 0191 469 6926 gatesheadclinic@vets-now.com Website 1.55 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
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Gateshead Pdsa Pet Hospital
Stoneygate Lane Felling Gateshead Tyne And Wear NE10 0LX 0191 4382881 Website 1.55 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Watergate Forest Park
Some Parts Are Paved, Yet Some Are Hilly, Dirt Tracks. It Suits Everyone Really! There’S A Large Lake In The Middle Where The Dogs Can Be Let Off! Watergate Forest Park Car Park Gateshead Lancashire NE11 9RR 2.49 miles Just Off Exit 68 When Heading Northbound On The A1 Through Gateshead. Then Turn Left, Then Second Right. You’Ll Start To See Signs! It’S One Minute From The A1!

Location what3words wicked.times.wheels

Albany Park Washington
Go For A Lovely Walk Around Albany Park In Washington Where You Can Let Your Dog Off The Lead. After A Lovely Walk You Can Walk Into Concord For A Lovely Coffee In Cafe K9 A Dog Friendly Cafe That Serve Dogs And Human Food And Dog Treats. Located Next To Dragon Vets. Concord House Spout Ln Washington NE37 2AS 2.84 miles Next To Dragon Vets

Location what3words mild.lung.cowboy

Princess Anne Park
This A Lovely Place For A Stroll With Plenty Of Fields For Your Fur Babies To Run, And Rivers To Plodge In. Plenty Of Bins Around The Park And Lots Of Other Dog Walkers Through Out The Day. 1 Dundrennan Washington NE38 7TX 3.48 miles

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Jesmond Dene Park
Beautiful Victorian Park In The Center Of The Jesmond Area Of Newcastle. Part Of The Ouseburn Parks Area This Park Is A Shining Example Of Victorian Splendor And The Creation Of William Armstrong The Master Industrialist. There Are Numerous Paths And Levels For All Abilities With Waterfalls And Historic Buildings With Excellent Signage And Almost All Accessible To Wheelchairs Or Scooters. Coffee Shop And Gifts With A Petting Zoo Area Are All Available With Free Unrestricted Parking Everyday. Also Surrounded By 3 Other Park Areas Of Equal Beauty With Facilities Of Their Own. Fantastic All Year Round 89 Osborne Rd Lancashire 4.18 miles

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Riverside Park
Riverside Park Is A Really Good Family Friendly Park That's Great Fun For Dogs. The Park Itself Has Nice Accessible Paths. A Little Walk Away Past The Rowing Club Down The Riverside Is A Really Nice Walk, Great If You Wanted To Walk A Dog Away From All The Excitement Of The Park. Parking Was About £1 For Two Hours. There Are Ice Cream Vans And Drinks Sold In The Summer. Lumley New Rd Lancashire 5.54 miles

Location what3words wages.charmingly.cave

Herrington Country Park
Plenty Of Room To Run And Socialise. 19 Chester Rd Lancashire 5.56 miles

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Weather Forecast

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