Humshaugh
Parish in Northumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 55.043, -2.152 |
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| OS grid ref: | NY 90 72 |
| Population: | 622 |
| Dialling code: | 01434 (Bellingham) |
Humshaugh is a small, rural parish tucked into the river valley of the North Tyne in quiet Northumberland, with open pasture, hedged fields and small woodlands giving broad views towards the Cheviot Hills. Its location puts it within easy reach of the route of Hadrian's Wall, so the landscape and lanes are popular with walkers, birdwatchers and anyone interested in the county’s long history.
Historically the area reflects the layered borderland story - Roman frontiers nearby and later agricultural settlement - and today the local economy is mainly farming supplemented by modest rural businesses and tourism linked to walking and heritage. Community life remains centred on the village amenities such as the church, hall and pub, with occasional local events that keep a strong sense of village identity.
Postcode districts covering Humshaugh
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 20.7 miles
- Gateshead 23.4 miles
- Newburn 16.9 miles
- Cramlington 22.3 miles
- Consett 18 miles
- Ashington 24.9 miles
- Stanley 21.9 miles
- Bedlington 23.2 miles
- Whickham 19.8 miles
- Morpeth 20.2 miles
- Prudhoe 13.1 miles
- Hexham 5.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Humshaugh Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Warden Parish 2.2 miles
- Chollerton Parish 2.8 miles
- Wall Parish 3.1 miles
- Newbrough Parish 3.4 miles
- Acomb Built-up area 3.9 miles
- Simonburn Parish 4.4 miles
- Hexham Central with Acomb Ward 4.7 miles
- Hexham West Ward 5.2 miles
- Sandhoe Parish 5.2 miles
- Hexham Built-up area 5.4 miles
- Birtley Parish 5.6 miles
Example postcodes in Humshaugh
NE46 4AX, NE46 4FB, NE46 4AL, NE46 4AP, NE46 4AG, NE46 4AS, NE46 4BD, NE46 4AZ, NE46 4AJ … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 18.2 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 46.8 miles
- Hexham Railway Station 5.3 miles
- Haydon Bridge Railway Station 6.1 miles
Hotels near Humshaugh Ad
- The Beaumont Hexham 4 5.4 miles
- Battlesteads Hotel 4 4 miles
- The George Hotel 3 1.3 miles
- The Coach and Horses 5.5 miles
- Langley Castle Hotel 4 7.3 miles
- Matfen Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa 5 7.8 miles
- Riverdale Hall Hotel 3 8.3 miles
- Station Inn 5.4 miles
Schools in Humshaugh
- Humshaugh C of E First School Primary
Local points of interest
- Chesters Roman Fort Archaeological site 1.3 miles
- Chesters Roman bridge Archaeological site 1.4 miles
- Brocolitia Roman Fort Archaeological site 2.8 miles
- Brocolitia Mithraic temple Archaeological site 2.9 miles
- Stagshaw House Estate 5.6 miles
- Hexham Racecourse Recreation 6.3 miles
- Corbridge Roman Fort Archaeological site 6.6 miles
- Housesteads Roman Fort Archaeological site 7.4 miles
- Chesterholm (Vindolanda museum) Museum 8.9 miles
- Vindolanda Archaeological site 9 miles
- Kirkley Hall Estate 15.5 miles
- Woolsington Hall Estate 18.6 miles