Gilsland
Built-up area in Northumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 54.991, -2.573 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | NY 63 66 |
| Population: | 205 |
| Dialling code: | 01697 (Brampton) |
Gilsland is a small village on the western edge of Northumberland, England, sitting right on the county boundary with Cumbria where the wooded valley of the River Irthing meets open Pennine country. It lies close to Hadrian's Wall and the well‑preserved Birdoswald Roman fort, so it’s a popular base for walkers exploring the Wall Path and the nearby North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Historically noted for a Victorian spa and hotel, Gilsland today relies largely on small‑scale farming and tourism - cafes, pubs, holiday cottages and a modest community that swells in summer. A local railway station on the line between Carlisle and Newcastle gives easy access for day visitors, and the village retains a quiet, heritage‑rich charm centred on outdoor recreation and local history.
Postcode districts covering Gilsland
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- Thirlwall Parish 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Upper Denton Parish 1 mile1.6 km
- Waterhead Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Kingwater Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Nether Denton Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Greenhead Parish 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Featherstone Parish 4.1 miles6.7 km
- Hartleyburn Parish 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Haltwhistle Built-up area 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Midgeholme Parish 5 miles8.1 km
- Burtholme Parish 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Farlam Parish 5.4 miles8.7 km
Example postcodes in Gilsland
CA8 7EA, CA8 7DL, CA8 7DN, CA8 7BL, CA8 7BH, CA8 7DP, CA8 7BP, CA8 7BU, CA8 7BD … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 35 miles56.4 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 56.5 miles90.8 km
- Haltwhistle Railway Station 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Brampton 6.6 miles10.6 km
Hotels near Gilsland Ad
- Centre of Britain Hotel 3 4.8 miles7.7 km
- The Greenhead Hotel 3 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Farlam Hall Hotel & Restaurant 4 5.6 miles9 km
- Howard Arms 7.3 miles11.8 km
- The Sally 5 9.1 miles14.6 km
- The Fleece at Ruleholme 9.7 miles15.7 km
Schools in Gilsland
- Gilsland C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Fanum Cocidi Archaeological site 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Vindolanda Archaeological site 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Chesterholm (Vindolanda museum) Museum 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Housesteads Roman Fort Archaeological site 9.7 miles15.7 km
- Brocolitia Mithraic temple Archaeological site 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Brocolitia Roman Fort Archaeological site 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Brunton Park Stadium 15.1 miles24.2 km
- Kielder Forest and Water Forest 15.8 miles25.5 km
- Larriston Fells Hill 16.4 miles26.5 km
- Carlisle Racecourse Recreation 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Chesters Roman Fort Archaeological site 17.3 miles27.9 km
- Chesters Roman bridge Archaeological site 17.5 miles28.1 km