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Ilderton

Parish in Northumberland, England

Coordinates:55.495, -2.008
OS grid ref:NT 99 22
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Ilderton is a small, gently rolling rural parish in Northumberland, England, set on the fringe of the upland Cheviot Hills. The landscape is a mix of drystone‑walled fields, moor and scattered farmsteads, and the local economy still centres on agriculture - particularly sheep and beef - while outdoor recreation and quiet rural tourism have grown in recent years.

There’s a quiet historic charm to the area, with stone cottages, old field boundaries and a parish church that hint at medieval roots; community life tends to be local and social activity revolves around village events and neighbouring market towns. The parish is popular with walkers and birdwatchers seeking tranquil Northumberland countryside and easy access to higher moorland and footpaths.

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Transport links

  • Newcastle International Airport 34 miles54.7 km
  • Edinburgh Airport 61.7 miles99.3 km
  • Chathill 12.2 miles19.6 km
  • Alnmouth Railway Station 16.2 miles26.1 km

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Local points of interest

  • Lilburn Tower Estate 2.3 miles3.7 km
  • Roddam Estate 2.5 miles4.1 km
  • Fowberry Tower Estate 4.8 miles7.7 km
  • Ewart Park Estate 5.2 miles8.4 km
  • Biddlestone Hall Estate 10.3 miles16.5 km
  • Hulne Park Estate 11.5 miles18.5 km
  • Newham Bog National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 11.6 miles18.7 km
  • Haggerston Castle Estate 13.4 miles21.5 km
  • Clifton Park Estate 14.3 miles23 km
  • Coldstream Priory Historic site 14.3 miles23 km
  • Cragside Estate 14.3 miles23.1 km
  • Lindisfarne Priory Archaeological site 14.5 miles23.4 km