Villages · North East England
Waskerley
In or near Castleside.
Waskerley — a village in scotland lowlands.
Robert Graham — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stanhope · 8.5 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: Muggleswick, Stanhope and Edmundbyers Commons and Blanchland Moor SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Waskerley is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is characterised by its rural setting and traditional architecture. The village serves as a quiet residential area, offering a glimpse into local life in this part of Scotland. Visitors can expect a tranquil atmosphere typical of small villages in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8037, -1.9230
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Muggleswick
- Postcode
- DH8 9DZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Durham
- Nearest railway station
- Stanhope — 8.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2634711 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
River Browney
Mines & mining heritage · 0.3 km
Waskerley railway station
Parks · 0.3 km
Waskerley
Reservoirs & lochs · 0.6 km
The Railway Inn
Archaeological sites · 1.1 km
Smiddy Shaw Reservoir
Reservoirs & lochs · 1.1 km
Burnhill railway station
Heritage railway stations · 1.5 km
Bonners Lodge Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 1.7 km
Skaylock Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.8 km
Hawkburn Head Picnic Area
Natural landmarks · 1.9 km
Burnhill Junction railway station
Heritage railway stations · 2.0 km
Hisehope Burn Valley
Wildlife reserves · 2.2 km
Birkhott Waterfall
Waterfalls · 2.5 km
Nearby
📷 4Mines & mining heritage · North East England
River Browney
River Browney in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 4Parks · North East England
Waskerley railway station
Waskerley railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 4Reservoirs & lochs · North East England
Waskerley
Waskerley in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · North East England
The Railway Inn
The Railway Inn — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Reservoirs & lochs · North East England
Smiddy Shaw Reservoir
Smiddy Shaw Reservoir — reservoir in County Durham, England, UK.
📷 4Heritage railway stations · North East England
Burnhill railway station
Burnhill railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Waskerley
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Bonners Lodge Caravan Park
Bonners Lodge Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Manor Park Caravan Park
Manor Park Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5B&Bs · North East England
The Burnside
The Burnside — a bed-and-breakfast in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Struthers Farm Caravan Site
Struthers Farm Caravan Site — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Hostels · North East England
Edmundbyers Youth Hostel at Low House Haven
Edmundbyers Youth Hostel at Low House Haven — a hostel in scotland lowlands. Brand: Youth Hostels Association.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Hownsgill Caravan Park
Hownsgill Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 4Historic pubs · North East England
Delves Lane
Delves Lane in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
Black Bull Public House
Black Bull Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
The Lord Crewe Arms Hotel
The Lord Crewe Arms Hotel in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Cafés · North East England
The White Monk Tearoom
The White Monk Tearoom — a café in scotland lowlands.
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📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
Queens Head Public House
Queens Head Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Waskerley?
- Waskerley is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DH8 9DZ), in the parish of Muggleswick.
- What is Waskerley?
- Waskerley — a village in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Waskerley?
- The nearest railway station is Stanhope, about 8.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DH8 9DZ.
- Is Waskerley a protected site?
- Yes — Waskerley is part of the Muggleswick, Stanhope and Edmundbyers Commons and Blanchland Moor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Waskerley?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DH8 9DZ. It sits within the North Durham parliamentary constituency.