Wearhead Travel Guide

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Burtreeford Mill, Cowshill This large three-floored corn mill is built into the riverbank so the top floor is level with the top of the bank. The water wheel was driven by water from both Killhope Burn and Sedling Burn. It was built in the early 19th century and was used until 1939. The machinery was finally removed in 1990 and it is now a private dwelling http://www.keystothepast.info/durhamcc/K2P.nsf/K2PDetail?readform&PRNMAP=D4640
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Burtreeford Mill, Cowshill This large three-floored corn mill is built into the riverbank so the top floor is level with the top of the bank. The water wheel was driven by water from both Killhope Burn and Sedling Burn. It was built in the early 19th century and was used until 1939. The machinery was finally removed in 1990 and it is now a private dwelling http://www.keystothepast.info/durhamcc/K2P.nsf/K2PDetail?readform&PRNMAP=D4640
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Bail Hill Bail Hill Farm at the head of Weardale.
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Hay meadows downstream of Cowshill Colourful fields above the Killhope Burn.
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Wearhead View down to Wearhead from the Bents.
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Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort

Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort

4 out of 5
Slaley Hall Hexham England
The price is ₹10,386 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
₹10,386
₹12,463 total
18 Feb - 19 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Hexham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
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Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
The Beaumont Hotel

The Beaumont Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Beaumont Street Hexham England
The price is ₹8,641 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
₹8,641
₹10,369 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hexham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (500 reviews)
Great location, really lovely rooms. Great restaurant and bar.

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

The Beaumont Hotel
The Derwent Manor Boutique Hotel

The Derwent Manor Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
Allensford Consett England
Stay at this spa hotel in Consett. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (543 reviews)
Ideal location to Healy Barn where we attended a wedding.

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

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Lovelady Shield House

Lovelady Shield House

3 out of 5
Lovelady Lane Alston England
Stay at this holiday home in Alston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attraction Nenthead Mines is located nearby.
Lovelady Shield House
Eden Grove by Guestz

Eden Grove by Guestz

2 out of 5
Eden Grove Appleby-in-Westmorland England
Stay at this apartment in Appleby-in-Westmorland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Eden Valley and Courtyard Gallery are located ...
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Church Cottage

Church Cottage

3 out of 5
Barnard Castle England
Stay at this cottage in Barnard Castle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Barnard Castle and Bowes Museum are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
A gem of a cottage
Very spacious well equipped cottage situated just off the main street of Barnard Castle right by the parish church. We were able to check in early, which was a big help, and when we arrived we delighted to see how spotlessly clean it was. The beds and furnishing were comfortable and would have no ...

Reviewed on 10 May 2025

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Hamsterley Forest

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