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Villages · North East England

Kirkheaton

In or near Matfen.

Kirkheaton — a village in scotland lowlands.

Mootlaw Quarry now Mootlaw Lake - geograph.org.uk - 6129778

Les Hull — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h

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

Kirkheaton is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features typical rural architecture and a small community atmosphere. The surrounding landscape includes rolling hills and agricultural land, characteristic of the region. Visitors can expect a quiet setting, ideal for walking and exploring the local countryside.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
55.0833, -1.9667
Parish
Capheaton
Postcode
NE19 2DQ
Parliamentary constituency
Hexham

Sources

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Mountains & hills · North East England

Moot Law

Moot Law — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.

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South Hall — house in Matfen, Northumberland, England, UK.

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Standing stone with cup markings, 230m south of Sandyway Heads — a post mill in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near Kirkheaton

Places to stay

Patterned Mown Hay from a Distance - geograph.org.uk - 7193080📷 5

Caravan parks · North East England

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Well House CAMC CL — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

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Elf Hills CL Site — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

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Campsites · North East England

Barrasford Park Camping Site

Barrasford Park Camping Site — a campsite in scotland lowlands.

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Caravan parks · North East England

Barrasford Park Caravan Site

Barrasford Park Caravan Site — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Track to Well House Farm - geograph.org.uk - 7623887📷 5

Caravan parks · North East England

Wellhouse Farm Caravan Park

Wellhouse Farm Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

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Track to Well House Farm - geograph.org.uk - 7623887📷 5

Campsites · North East England

Wellhouse Farm Camping site

Wellhouse Farm Camping site — a campsite in scotland lowlands.

wellhousefarm.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

North Side, Stamfordham - geograph.org.uk - 2786150📷 5

Historic pubs · North East England

The Bay Horse

The Bay Horse in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Corbridge, Shop window - geograph.org.uk - 7582992📷 7

Historic pubs · North East England

The Vicars Pele

The Vicars Pele in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

'Minion' scarecrow in Horsley garden - geograph.org.uk - 4664449📷 5

Historic pubs · North East England

The Crown And Anchor

The Crown And Anchor in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Postbox on Main Street, Ponteland - geograph.org.uk - 7475106📷 5

Historic pubs · North East England

The Seven Stars Public House

The Seven Stars Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Newsagent, Riding Mill - August 2016 - geograph.org.uk - 5088472📷 5

Historic pubs · North East England

Wellington Inn

Wellington Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Tap ^ Spile in Hexham - geograph.org.uk - 1999363📷 6

Cafés · North East England

Shire Gate

Shire Gate — a café in scotland lowlands.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Kirkheaton?
Kirkheaton is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE19 2DQ), in the parish of Capheaton.
What is Kirkheaton?
Kirkheaton — a village in scotland lowlands.
How do I get to Kirkheaton?
Drivers can use postcode NE19 2DQ.
Is Kirkheaton a protected site?
Yes — Kirkheaton is part of the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Kirkheaton?
Drivers can navigate to postcode NE19 2DQ. It sits within the Hexham parliamentary constituency.