Natural landmarks · North East England
Carrshield Expedition Centre
In or near Alston.
Carrshield Expedition Centre — a school heritage in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Andrew Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Alston · 8.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Carrshield Expedition Centre is a school heritage located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Allendale Moors SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Carrshield Expedition Centre is located in the Scottish Lowlands. It serves as a hub for various outdoor activities and expeditions, catering to those interested in exploring the natural landscape. The centre is known for its focus on adventure and environmental education.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.8246, -2.3082
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- West Allen
- Postcode
- NE47 8AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Nearest railway station
- Alston — 8.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26450104 (CC0)
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📷 4Where to eat & stay near Carrshield Expedition Centre
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Carrshield Expedition Centre?
- Carrshield Expedition Centre is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE47 8AD), in the parish of West Allen.
- What is Carrshield Expedition Centre?
- Carrshield Expedition Centre — a school heritage in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Carrshield Expedition Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Alston, about 8.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE47 8AD.
- Is Carrshield Expedition Centre a protected site?
- Yes — Carrshield Expedition Centre is part of the Allendale Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Carrshield Expedition Centre free to visit?
- Yes, Carrshield Expedition Centre is free to enter.
- How do I get to Carrshield Expedition Centre?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE47 8AD. It sits within the Hexham parliamentary constituency.