Cotherstone
Built-up area in County Durham, England
| Coordinates: | 54.571, -1.984 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 01 19 |
| Population: | 594 |
| Dialling code: | 01833 (Barnard Castle) |
Cotherstone is a small, traditional village in Teesdale, County Durham, set beside the River Tees and close to Barnard Castle. Its stone cottages, village green and quiet lanes sit on the edge of the uplands, making it a handy base for exploring the surrounding moorland and riverside scenery.
The village is best known culturally for Cotherstone cheese, a locally made farmhouse cheese, and for its agricultural roots; sheep and dairy farming have shaped the local economy for generations. With its position near the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and popular walking routes, it attracts walkers and visitors seeking a peaceful rural experience.
Postcode districts covering Cotherstone
Most populated places nearby
- Darlington 17.5 miles
- Durham 22.1 miles
- Consett 20.4 miles
- Bishop Auckland 13.3 miles
- Newton Aycliffe 16.5 miles
- Stanley 23.5 miles
- Spennymoor 17.9 miles
- Catterick Garrison 17.6 miles
- Annfield Plain 22.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Lartington Parish 1.7 miles
- Marwood Parish 2.1 miles
- Romaldkirk Parish 2.3 miles
- Hunderthwaite Parish 2.8 miles
- Eggleston Parish 2.9 miles
- Boldron Parish 3 miles
- Startforth Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Barnard Castle Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Mickleton Built-up area 3.7 miles
- Egglestone Abbey Parish 4.1 miles
- Bowes Parish 4.1 miles
- Langleydale and Shotton Parish 4.2 miles
Example postcodes in Cotherstone
DL12 9PL, DL12 9QH, DL12 9QB, DL12 9QD, DL12 9QT, DL12 9QQ, DL12 9PJ, DL12 9NW, DL12 9NP … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 22.6 miles
- Newcastle International Airport 34.3 miles
- Frosterley Rail Station 10.8 miles
- Wolsingham Rail Station 11.5 miles
Hotels near Cotherstone Ad
- The Three Horseshoes Hotel 4 3 miles
- Runa Farm 4.8 miles
- High Force Hotel 9.7 miles
- The Morritt Country House Hotel & the Garage Spa 4 6 miles
- Coach and Horses 3 miles
Schools in Cotherstone
- Cotherstone Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Eggleston Abbey Archaeological site 4 miles
- Streatlam Castle Estate 4.7 miles
- Raby Castle Archaeological site 7.4 miles
- Lune Forest Forest 10.7 miles
- Stanwick Hall Estate 12.3 miles
- Old Park Country house 12.7 miles
- Windlestone Country house 16.6 miles
- Moor House Nature Reserve Nature reserve 17.2 miles
- Fors Abbey Historic site 18.4 miles
- Catterick Racecourse Recreation 18.5 miles
- The Darlington Arena Stadium 18.5 miles