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The Great Britain Guide

Castles Β· North East England

A688 road

In or near West Auckland.

β™Ώ Wheelchair: limited

A688 road in England North East, United Kingdom.

Access to St Helen Auckland parish church - geograph.org.uk - 6060159

Stanley Howe β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Bishop Auckland West Β· 3.2 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

A688 road is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom β€” drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

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From the Wikipedia article

The A688 is a road in County Durham in North East England. It begins at the junction with the A67 road in Barnard Castle and continues in a north easterly direction for 25 miles (40 km), terminating at the A181 to the east of Durham City.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
54.6352, -1.7136
Parish
County Durham, unparished area
Postcode
DL14 9EP
Parliamentary constituency
Bishop Auckland
Nearest railway station
Bishop Auckland West β€” 3.2 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Access to St Helen Auckland parish church - geograph.org.uk - 6060159πŸ“· 5

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Wheatsheaf Public House

Wheatsheaf Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Upstream Oakley Cross Beck - geograph.org.uk - 2964843πŸ“· 3

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West Auckland railway station

West Auckland railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.

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Upstream Oakley Cross Beck - geograph.org.uk - 2964843πŸ“· 5

Historic bridges Β· North East England

Gaunless Bridge

Gaunless Bridge in England North East, United Kingdom.

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Church of St Helen, AucklandπŸ“· 5

Historic churches Β· North East England

Church of St Helen, Auckland

Church of St Helen, Auckland β€” Grade I listed church, County Durham, England, UK.

FreeGrade I↗ sthelenschurch.co.uk
Access to St Helen Auckland parish church - geograph.org.uk - 6060159πŸ“· 5

Historic churches Β· North East England

St Helen Auckland

St Helen Auckland in England North East, United Kingdom.

Free
St Helen HallπŸ“· 3

Historic houses Β· North East England

St Helen Hall

St Helen Hall β€” Grade I listed house in St Helen Auckland, County Durham, England, UK.

Grade IπŸ‘Ά

Where to eat & stay near A688 road

Places to stay

The Pant on The Green, West Auckland - geograph.org.uk - 2946470πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· North East England

The Manor House Hotel & Country Club

The Manor House Hotel & Country Club β€” a hotel in scotland lowlands.

Field on north side of Hartbrigg Lane - geograph.org.uk - 3557668πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· North East England

Meadow Farm Caravan Park and Campsite

Meadow Farm Caravan Park and Campsite β€” a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Craggwood Caravan Park - geograph.org.uk - 3487320πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· North East England

Craggwood Holiday Home Park Riverside Touring Park

Craggwood Holiday Home Park Riverside Touring Park β€” a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Free↗ craggwoodcaravanpark.co.uk
One man and his dog - geograph.org.uk - 2963886πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· North East England

Country View Caravan & Camping Site

Country View Caravan & Camping Site β€” a caravan park in england north east.

Free↗ thecountrymanbolam.co.uk
Minor road entering Gurney Valley - geograph.org.uk - 4716910πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· North East England

Gurney Valley Traveller stop over area

Gurney Valley Traveller stop over area β€” a campsite in scotland lowlands.

Byerley Park allotments Newton Aycliffe - geograph.org.uk - 2464501πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· North East England

Middridge Meadows

Middridge Meadows β€” a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Free↗ middridgemeadows.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

Access to St Helen Auckland parish church - geograph.org.uk - 6060159πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· North East England

Wheatsheaf Public House

Wheatsheaf Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Village Pant West Auckland - geograph.org.uk - 6437385πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· North East England

The Eden Arms Public House

The Eden Arms Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Close up, Elizabeth II postbox on Watling Road, Bishop Auckland - geograph.org.uk - 5919391πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· North East England

Henknowle Manor Public House

Henknowle Manor Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

The Green Tree, Bishop Auckland - geograph.org.uk - 3838164πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· North East England

Green Tree Public House

Green Tree Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Bishop Auckland - Bar None on Fore Bondgate - geograph.org.uk - 3698756πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· North East England

Bay Horse Public House

Bay Horse Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Display outside 42 Market Place, Bishop Auckland - geograph.org.uk - 6135012πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· North East England

Coopers Public House

Coopers Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Castles Β· North East England

Scargill Castle

Scargill Castle β€” house in Scargill, County Durham, England, UK.

πŸ‘Άβ†— scargillcastle.com
Across the fell from Roper Castle - geograph.org.uk - 679957πŸ“· 3

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Roper Castle or Round Table (Roman Signal Station)

Roper Castle or Round Table (Roman Signal Station) β€” a castle in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

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Looking towards Berry Scar - geograph.org.uk - 7509740πŸ“· 5

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Keld Tute Hill

Keld Tute Hill β€” a castle in england north west.

Appleby CastleπŸ“· 5

Castles Β· North East England

Appleby Castle

Appleby Castle β€” Grade I listed English country house in Appleby-in-Westmorland, United Kingdom.

πŸ‘Άβ†— applebycastle.org

Frequently asked questions

Where is A688 road?
A688 road is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DL14 9EP), in the parish of County Durham, unparished area.
What is A688 road?
A688 road in England North East, United Kingdom.
How do I get to A688 road?
The nearest railway station is Bishop Auckland West, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL14 9EP.
Does A688 road charge admission?
A688 road typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
How do I get to A688 road?
The nearest railway station is Bishop Auckland West, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL14 9EP.