Greenhead
Parish in Northumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 54.992, -2.492 |
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| OS grid ref: | NY 68 66 |
Greenhead is a small village and civil parish in Northumberland, set amid rolling moorland near the western end of Hadrian's Wall and close to the Northumberland National Park. Its position above the Tyne Valley gives wide views over river valleys and upland countryside, making it a popular base for walkers, cyclists and anyone interested in outdoor pursuits.
Locally the economy is largely rural, with farming alongside a steady stream of visitors drawn by Roman frontier archaeology and the quiet countryside; the village retains a traditional feel with inns and community facilities that host local events. There’s a strong conservation and outdoors culture here, from birdwatching to enjoying dark skies, and the parish’s history and landscape are key parts of its character.
Postcode districts covering Greenhead
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- Haltwhistle Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Thirlwall Parish 2.5 miles
- Melkridge Parish 3 miles
- Featherstone Parish 3.1 miles
- Gilsland Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Henshaw Parish 3.9 miles
- Upper Denton Parish 4.2 miles
- Hartleyburn Parish 4.5 miles
- Haydon and Hadrian Ward 4.8 miles
- Waterhead Parish 4.8 miles
- Coanwood Parish 5.1 miles
- Redburn Built-up area 5.3 miles
Example postcodes in Greenhead
NE49 9LZ, CA8 7JG, CA8 7JN, CA8 7JA, NE49 0LQ, CA8 7HB, CA8 7JT, CA8 7JD, NE49 9NQ … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 31.9 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 53.9 miles
- Haltwhistle Railway Station 2 miles
- Bardon Mill Railway Station 5.9 miles
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Schools in Greenhead
- Greenhead C of E Nursery and Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Vindolanda Archaeological site 5.2 miles
- Chesterholm (Vindolanda museum) Museum 5.3 miles
- Housesteads Roman Fort Archaeological site 6.6 miles
- Fanum Cocidi Archaeological site 9 miles
- Brocolitia Mithraic temple Archaeological site 11.1 miles
- Brocolitia Roman Fort Archaeological site 11.1 miles
- Chesters Roman Fort Archaeological site 14.2 miles
- Chesters Roman bridge Archaeological site 14.3 miles
- Hexham Racecourse Recreation 14.6 miles
- Kielder Forest and Water Forest 16.3 miles
- Larriston Fells Hill 17.5 miles
- Brunton Park Stadium 18 miles