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The Great Britain Guide

Towns & cities · North East England

South Side

Also known as: South Side, Swydd Durham

Free admission

South Side — village in County Durham, England, UK.

Loop Lane at Crow Howle - geograph.org.uk - 7744517

Gordon Hatton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–6 h
Nearest railway station
Witton-le-Wear · 6.6 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

South Side is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "village in County Durham, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.6340°, -1.8390°.

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From the Wikipedia article

South Side is a village in County Durham, in England. It is situated to the north of Butterknowle, a few miles west of Bishop Auckland.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
54.6340, -1.8390
Parish
Lynesack and Softley
Postcode
DL13 5JR
Parliamentary constituency
Bishop Auckland
Nearest railway station
Witton-le-Wear6.6 km

Sources

Other places nearby

South Side is a town located in the Scottish Lowlands. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.

At a glance

Constituency
Bishop Auckland

Things to see in South Side

27 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in South Side

Fence and wall bounding field below Hinedon Edge - geograph.org.uk - 7076998📷 3

Natural landmarks · North East England

Arn Gill

Arn Gill in England North East, United Kingdom.

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Path beside the Bedburn Beck - geograph.org.uk - 7328490📷 3

Forests & woodlands · North East England

Frog Wood Bog

Frog Wood Bog in England North East, United Kingdom.

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Noisy shed in Woodland - geograph.org.uk - 2235076📷 3

Castles · North East England

Woodland

Woodland in England North East, United Kingdom.

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Exotic ornamental pine tree in Hamsterley Forest - geograph.org.uk - 7328505📷 3

Other places · North East England

South Bedburn

South Bedburn in England North East, United Kingdom.

Stone stile for footpath from Ravensford to Hamsterley - geograph.org.uk - 2952909📷 5

Other places · North East England

County Durham

County Durham in England North East, United Kingdom.

Freecountydurhamlieutenancy.co.uk
Track through Gibbsneese Plantation - geograph.org.uk - 7567458📷 5

Castles · North East England

Copley

Copley in England North East, United Kingdom.

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War Memorial, Butterknowle - geograph.org.uk - 2513437📷 5

Castles · North East England

Butterknowle

Butterknowle in England North East, United Kingdom.

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The Green Farm, Morley - geograph.org.uk - 1338804📷 3

Mines & mining heritage · North East England

Morley

Morley in England North East, United Kingdom.

Ayhope Beck - geograph.org.uk - 6842437📷 3

Wildlife reserves · North East England

Low Redford Meadows

Low Redford Meadows in England North East, United Kingdom.

Free🐕designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk
Butterknowle War Memorial📷 3

Memorials & monuments · North East England

Butterknowle War Memorial

Butterknowle War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Ayhope Beck - geograph.org.uk - 6842437📷 3

National landscapes (AONB) · North East England

Green Man Life Cycle

Green Man Life Cycle — Public artwork (sculpture) by Phil Townsend.

Free🐕sculptedart.co.uk
Hamsterley Forest📷 3

Archaeological sites · North East England

Hamsterley Forest

Hamsterley Forest — near Bishop Auckland.

Free🐕
Broken Footbridge - geograph.org.uk - 7993292📷 3

Archaeological sites · North East England

Cowley Colliery

Cowley Colliery — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Remaining walls at Neighbour Moor House - geograph.org.uk - 7756779📷 3

Historic houses · North East England

Neighbour Moor House

Neighbour Moor House — a historic house in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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North Plantation - geograph.org.uk - 1911134📷 3

Historic houses · North East England

Metcalf's House

Metcalf's House — a historic house in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Houses on Loop Lane, Breckon Hill - geograph.org.uk - 5915961📷 3

Historic bridges · North East England

Bridge Over Grewburn Beck

Bridge Over Grewburn Beck — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Ford at Hamsterley - geograph.org.uk - 3896506📷 2

Historic bridges · North East England

Podge Hole Bridge And Wall With Tail Race

Podge Hole Bridge And Wall With Tail Race — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Wesleyan Methodist Chapel - geograph.org.uk - 7993293📷 3

Memorials & monuments · North East England

Woodland War Memorial

Woodland War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Footpath sign for route on drive to and beyond Mayland Lea - geograph.org.uk - 1996667📷 5

Mountain bike trails · North East England

Blue route (moderate)

Blue route (moderate) — a mtb trail in scotland lowlands.

Forest road, part of the Spurlswood Walk - geograph.org.uk - 7604084📷 5

Mountain bike trails · North East England

Red route (difficult)

Red route (difficult) — a mtb trail in scotland lowlands.

Field with trees on north side - geograph.org.uk - 5248289📷 5

Mountain bike trails · North East England

Black (Severe)

Black (Severe) — a mtb trail in scotland lowlands.

Clear-felled area of Windy Bank Wood - geograph.org.uk - 2068233📷 5

Mountain bike trails · North East England

The Loop

The Loop — a mtb trail in scotland lowlands.

Curious right of way near Black Hill - geograph.org.uk - 2207284📷 4

Mountain bike trails · North East England

Hamsterley Common Circuit

Hamsterley Common Circuit — a mtb trail in scotland lowlands.

View over Grey Carrs from the Triangulation Pillar - geograph.org.uk - 5328951📷 5

Mountains & hills · North East England

Grey Carrs

Grey Carrs — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.

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Nearby

War Memorial, Butterknowle - geograph.org.uk - 2513437📷 5

Castles · North East England

Butterknowle

Butterknowle in England North East, United Kingdom.

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Butterknowle War Memorial📷 3

Memorials & monuments · North East England

Butterknowle War Memorial

Butterknowle War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Houses on Loop Lane, Breckon Hill - geograph.org.uk - 5915961📷 3

Historic bridges · North East England

Bridge Over Grewburn Beck

Bridge Over Grewburn Beck — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Footbridge at Butterknowle - geograph.org.uk - 1449901📷 3

Towns & cities · North East England

The Slack

The Slack — village in County Durham, England, UK.

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'Stand off' - geograph.org.uk - 4627313📷 3

Heritage railway stations · North East England

Haggerleases railway station

Haggerleases railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.

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'Stand off' - geograph.org.uk - 4627313📷 4

Historic bridges · North East England

Swin Bridge

Swin Bridge in England North East, United Kingdom.

Free🐕

Where to eat & stay near South Side

Places to stay

Craggwood Caravan Park - geograph.org.uk - 3487320📷 5

Caravan parks · North East England

Craggwood Holiday Home Park Riverside Touring Park

Craggwood Holiday Home Park Riverside Touring Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Freecraggwoodcaravanpark.co.uk
Direction Sign – Signpost on the green in Hamsterley - geograph.org.uk - 7745257📷 5

Campsites · North East England

Green Acres Hamsterley

Green Acres Hamsterley — a campsite in scotland lowlands.

Freegreenacreshamsterley.co.uk
Field on north side of Hartbrigg Lane - geograph.org.uk - 3557668📷 5

Caravan parks · North East England

Meadow Farm Caravan Park and Campsite

Meadow Farm Caravan Park and Campsite — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Dilapidated barn at Middle Shipley - geograph.org.uk - 8205280📷 3

Campsites · North East England

High Shipley Farm Bungalow

High Shipley Farm Bungalow — a campsite in scotland lowlands.

Park House - geograph.org.uk - 1695062📷 5

Campsites · North East England

Hetherick Caravan Park

Hetherick Caravan Park — a campsite in england north east.

Freehetherickcaravanpark.co.uk
The Pant on The Green, West Auckland - geograph.org.uk - 2946470📷 7

Hotels · North East England

The Manor House Hotel & Country Club

The Manor House Hotel & Country Club — a hotel in scotland lowlands.

Places to eat & drink

Front Street, Cockfield - geograph.org.uk - 5323535📷 5

Historic pubs · North East England

The Welcome Public House, With Walls And Piers In Front

The Welcome Public House, With Walls And Piers In Front in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Parish church (2) - geograph.org.uk - 7321729📷 5

Cafés · North East England

The Country Teashop

The Country Teashop — a café in england north east.

Freethecountryteashop.co.uk
Village Pant West Auckland - geograph.org.uk - 6437385📷 7

Historic pubs · North East England

The Eden Arms Public House

The Eden Arms Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Access to St Helen Auckland parish church - geograph.org.uk - 6060159📷 5

Historic pubs · North East England

Wheatsheaf Public House

Wheatsheaf Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Close up, Elizabeth II postbox on Watling Road, Bishop Auckland - geograph.org.uk - 5919391📷 5

Historic pubs · North East England

Henknowle Manor Public House

Henknowle Manor Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

The Green Tree, Bishop Auckland - geograph.org.uk - 3838164📷 5

Historic pubs · North East England

Green Tree Public House

Green Tree Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is South Side?
South Side is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL13 5JR), in the parish of Lynesack and Softley.
What is South Side?
South Side — village in County Durham, England, UK.
How do I get to South Side?
The nearest railway station is Witton-le-Wear, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL13 5JR.
Is South Side free to visit?
Yes, South Side is free to enter.
How do I get to South Side?
The nearest railway station is Witton-le-Wear, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL13 5JR.