Muggleswick
Parish in County Durham, England
| Coordinates: | 54.82, -1.931 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 04 47 |
| Dialling code: | 01207 (Consett) |
Muggleswick is a small rural parish on the western edge of County Durham in England, sitting at the lower slopes of the North Pennines. The wider parish is dominated by upland moor and common land - notably Muggleswick Common - and lies close to Derwent Reservoir, giving a landscape of heather, peat and open skylines that are popular with walkers and birdwatchers.
Historically a farming community, sheep grazing and managed grouse moors still shape the local economy, while parts of the moorland are protected for nature conservation and scientific interest. The village retains a handful of traditional stone buildings and a small, close-knit community; its isolated setting means local life is often tied to seasonal rural routines and outdoor recreation rather than larger town centres.
Postcode districts covering Muggleswick
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 17 miles27.4 km
- Sunderland 21.1 miles34 km
- Darlington 25 miles40.2 km
- South Shields 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Gateshead 16 miles25.7 km
- Washington 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Durham 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Wallsend 20.5 miles33.1 km
- Newburn 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Whitley Bay 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Houghton-le-Spring 18.3 miles29.5 km
- Peterlee 23.8 miles38.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Castleside Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Healeyfield Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Consett South Ward 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Edmondbyers Parish 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Shotley Low Quarter Parish 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Consett Built-up area 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Benfieldside Ward 4.6 miles7.5 km
- Consett North Ward 4.6 miles7.5 km
- Satley Parish 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Delves Lane Ward 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Weardale Ward 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Blanchland Parish 5.4 miles8.7 km
Example postcodes in Muggleswick
DH8 9DB, DH8 9DN, DH8 9DZ, DH8 9DS, DH8 9DG, DH8 9NB, DH8 9DY, DH8 9DH, DH8 9ND … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 17.8 miles28.6 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 29.4 miles47.3 km
- Stanhope Rail Station 6 miles9.7 km
- Frosterley Rail Station 6.6 miles10.5 km
Hotels near Muggleswick Ad
- Derwent Manor Boutique Hotel 4 2.9 miles4.7 km
- The Bay Horse Hotel Wolsingham 3 6.2 miles9.9 km
- The Brown Horse Hotel 5.7 miles9.1 km
- The Fir Tree Country Hotel 10 miles16.1 km
- Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort 4 6.3 miles10.1 km
Local points of interest
- Old Park Country house 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Corbridge Roman Fort Archaeological site 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Beamish Museum Museum 11.8 miles19 km
- Hexham Racecourse Recreation 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Stagshaw House Estate 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Ravensworth Estate 13.8 miles22.2 km
- University of Durham University 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Discovery Museum Museum 16 miles25.7 km
- Life Science Musuem Museum 16 miles25.8 km
- St James' Park Stadium 16.3 miles26.3 km
- Chesters Roman bridge Archaeological site 16.4 miles26.3 km
- Eldon Square Shopping centre 16.4 miles26.5 km