Villages · North East England
Cowpen
In or near Blyth.
Cowpen — a village in scotland lowlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Blyth Bebside · 1.1 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cowpen is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands, with a population of 4,466. The area is characterised by its rural setting and community-focused atmosphere. It offers a glimpse into village life in Scotland, with local amenities and services catering to residents and visitors alike.
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- Coordinates
- 55.1273, -1.5403
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Blyth
- Postcode
- NE24 5LB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Blyth and Ashington
- Population
- 4,466
- Nearest railway station
- Blyth Bebside — 1.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2652187 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Wooden Sculpture
Public art & sculpture · 0.3 km
Cowpen War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
The Blyth Academy
Other places · 0.6 km
Cowpen Cemetery
Cemeteries · 0.8 km
Isabella Heap
Mountains & hills · 0.9 km
Blyth Valley
Other places · 1.1 km
Bebside railway station
Heritage railway stations · 1.2 km
Blyth Community Hospital
Other places · 1.5 km
Blyth
Towns & cities · 1.7 km
Rose Gardens
Memorials & monuments · 1.7 km
Bede Academy
Other places · 1.7 km
Desire Dance Studio
Theatres · 1.7 km
Nearby
📷 3Public art & sculpture · North East England
Wooden Sculpture
Wooden Sculpture — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North East England
Cowpen War Memorial
Cowpen War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Other places · North East England
The Blyth Academy
The Blyth Academy in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Cemeteries · North East England
Cowpen Cemetery
Cowpen Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · North East England
Isabella Heap
Isabella Heap — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 33 m.
📷 4Other places · North East England
Blyth Valley
Blyth Valley in England North East, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Cowpen
Places to stay
📷 7Hotels · North East England
The Commissioners Quay Inn
The Commissioners Quay Inn — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
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📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Old Hartley Caravan Club
Old Hartley Caravan Club — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5B&Bs · North East England
York House Hotel
York House Hotel — a bed-and-breakfast in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North East England
Tranwell Farm Camp Site
Tranwell Farm Camp Site — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Ellington Caravan Park
Ellington Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 3Historic pubs · North East England
The Kings Arms
The Kings Arms — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
Border Minstrel
Border Minstrel in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic pubs · North East England
Red House Farm
Red House Farm in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
The Seven Stars Public House
The Seven Stars Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
The Scotia Public House
The Scotia Public House in England North East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cowpen?
- Cowpen is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE24 5LB), in the parish of Blyth.
- What is Cowpen?
- Cowpen — a village in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Cowpen?
- The nearest railway station is Blyth Bebside, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE24 5LB.
- Is Cowpen a protected site?
- Yes — Cowpen is part of the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Cowpen?
- The nearest railway station is Blyth Bebside, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE24 5LB.