Memorials & monuments · North East England
Humshaugh Scout Camp Cairn
In or near Newbrough.
Humshaugh Scout Camp Cairn — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Andrew Curtis — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Haydon Bridge · 6.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Humshaugh Scout Camp Cairn is a memorial located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Humshaugh is a village in Northumberland, England, known for its historical significance as the site of the first official Scout camp in 1908. The camp, attended by 30 invested Boy Scouts, took place near the River North Tyne and is commemorated by a cairn.
Place summary
Humshaugh Scout Camp Cairn is a memorial located in the Scottish Lowlands. It commemorates the contributions of scouts and is part of the Humshaugh Scout Camp, which serves as a site for various outdoor activities and events.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0217, -2.1809
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Warden
- Postcode
- NE47 5DZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Nearest railway station
- Haydon Bridge — 6.7 km
- Official site
- en.wikipedia.org
Sources
- osm: node/11090985144 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Humshaugh Scout Camp Cairn?
- Humshaugh Scout Camp Cairn is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE47 5DZ), in the parish of Warden.
- What is Humshaugh Scout Camp Cairn?
- Humshaugh Scout Camp Cairn — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Humshaugh Scout Camp Cairn?
- The nearest railway station is Haydon Bridge, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE47 5DZ.
- Is Humshaugh Scout Camp Cairn free to visit?
- Yes, Humshaugh Scout Camp Cairn is free to enter.
- How do I get to Humshaugh Scout Camp Cairn?
- The nearest railway station is Haydon Bridge, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE47 5DZ.