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Ellington and Linton

Parish in Northumberland, England

Coordinates:55.223, -1.574
OS grid ref:NZ 27 92
Dialling code: 01670 (Morpeth)
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The twin villages of Ellington and Linton sit in rural Northumberland, a short distance inland from the North Sea. The surrounding landscape is a patchwork of arable fields, grazing land and reclaimed post‑industrial sites, with easy access to the sands and wildlife of Druridge Bay and the nearby coastal town of Amble.

Historically the area was shaped by coal mining - Ellington's colliery was a major local employer until its closure in the early 2000s - and that industrial heritage still influences the community, from memorials to converted land. Today the settlements are largely residential with a close‑knit, village feel; many people commute to larger centres such as Newcastle, while local clubs, a village hall and outdoor pursuits like birdwatching and walking remain important to social life.

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Transport links

  • Newcastle International Airport 13.6 miles21.9 km
  • Durham Tees Valley Airport 49.6 miles79.9 km
  • Widdrington Railway Station 2.1 miles3.4 km
  • Pegswood Railway Station 4.1 miles6.7 km

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Schools in Ellington and Linton

  • Ellington Primary School Primary
  • Linton Primary School Primary

Local points of interest

  • Cockle Park Estate 4.3 miles7 km
  • Bluebell Wood Forest 5.3 miles8.6 km
  • Newminster Abbey Historic site 6.4 miles10.4 km
  • Warkworth Harbour Harbour 7.7 miles12.3 km
  • Blagdon Hall Estate 10.3 miles16.6 km
  • Kirkley Hall Estate 12.3 miles19.7 km
  • Cragside Estate 13.3 miles21.4 km
  • Newcastle Racecourse Recreation 13.3 miles21.5 km
  • Cullercoats Harbour Harbour 14.1 miles22.7 km
  • Longhoughton Beach Beach 14.6 miles23.5 km
  • Woolsington Hall Estate 14.9 miles23.9 km
  • Hulne Park Estate 15.1 miles24.3 km