Villages · North East England
Nenthead
In or near Alston.
Nenthead — a village in scotland lowlands.
Trevor Littlewood — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Alston · 7.0 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
Photo gallery
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
Nenthead is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is known for its historical significance in lead mining. The village features traditional stone buildings and is surrounded by rural landscapes, making it a point of interest for those exploring the area's mining heritage and natural beauty. Visitors can expect a quiet, rural atmosphere typical of small villages in this region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7892, -2.3422
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Alston Moor
- Postcode
- CA9 3PL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Alston — 7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2641808 (CC BY 4.0)
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Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
Assay Office Bunkhouse
Hostels · 0.6 km
Nenthead
Other places · 0.7 km
Nenthead Mines
Museums · 0.7 km
Smelting Mill
Historic houses · 0.7 km
Lead mines, ore works and smeltmill at Nenthead
Mines & mining heritage · 0.8 km
Black Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.4 km
Nunnery Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.6 km
Haggs Bank Bunkhouse and Campsite
Campsites · 1.8 km
Killhope Cross
Memorials & monuments · 2.0 km
Whimsey Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.0 km
Horse & Wagon Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 2.0 km
Nearby
📷 4Memorials & monuments · North East England
Rampgill mine
Rampgill mine in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Hostels · North East England
Assay Office Bunkhouse
Assay Office Bunkhouse — a hostel in scotland lowlands.
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Nenthead
Nenthead in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · North East England
Nenthead Mines
Nenthead Mines — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · North East England
Smelting Mill
Smelting Mill — a historic house in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Mines & mining heritage · North East England
Lead mines, ore works and smeltmill at Nenthead
Lead mines, ore works and smeltmill at Nenthead — Scheduled lead mine in Alston Moor, Eden, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Nenthead
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · North East England
Assay Office Bunkhouse
Assay Office Bunkhouse — a hostel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North East England
Haggs Bank Bunkhouse and Campsite
Haggs Bank Bunkhouse and Campsite — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Horse & Wagon Caravan Park
Horse & Wagon Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Hudgill Caravan Park
Hudgill Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North East England
Garrigill Village Hall Camp Site
Garrigill Village Hall Camp Site — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North East England
Killhope Lead Mining Museum Yurts
Killhope Lead Mining Museum Yurts — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Cafés · North East England
The White Monk Tearoom
The White Monk Tearoom — a café in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
The Lord Crewe Arms Hotel
The Lord Crewe Arms Hotel in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · North East England
Anchor Hotel
Anchor Hotel in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
Travellers' Rest Inn
Travellers' Rest Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Nenthead?
- Nenthead is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA9 3PL), in the parish of Alston Moor.
- What is Nenthead?
- Nenthead — a village in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Nenthead?
- The nearest railway station is Alston, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA9 3PL.
- Is Nenthead a protected site?
- Yes — Nenthead is part of the Allendale Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Nenthead?
- The nearest railway station is Alston, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA9 3PL.