Melkridge
Parish in Northumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 54.991, -2.416 |
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| OS grid ref: | NY 73 66 |
| Dialling code: | 01434 (Bellingham) |
Melkridge is a small rural settlement in Northumberland, England, set in the gentle Tyne valley close to the River South Tyne. It sits a short drive from the A69 and the market towns of Haltwhistle and Hexham, with open views towards the North Pennines AONB; the surrounding lanes and footpaths make it a quiet base for walkers and people exploring the wider Hadrian’s Wall country.
Traditionally agricultural, the local economy remains largely farming‑based with a mix of stone cottages and converted farm buildings; the hamlet retains a small, close‑knit community feel rather than tourist bustle. Its location in a landscape shaped by rural industry and Roman and medieval routes gives it a discreet historic interest, while the ease of road and rail access nearby keeps it connected to larger centres.
Postcode districts covering Melkridge
Most populated places nearby
- Carlisle 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Consett 24.7 miles39.8 km
- Penrith 24.5 miles39.5 km
- Prudhoe 22.4 miles36.1 km
- Hexham 12.6 miles20.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Henshaw Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Haydon and Hadrian Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Redburn Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Haltwhistle Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Greenhead Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Bardon Mill Parish 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Featherstone Parish 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Coanwood Parish 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Plenmeller with Whitfield Parish 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Thirlwall Parish 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Gilsland Built-up area 6.2 miles10 km
- Hartleyburn Parish 6.3 miles10.2 km
Example postcodes in Melkridge
NE49 0LL, NE49 9PG, NE49 0NF, NE49 9PR, NE49 0LY, NE49 0LP, NE49 9PN, NE49 9PL, NE49 9PS … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 28.9 miles46.4 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 51.5 miles82.9 km
- Haltwhistle Railway Station 2.5 miles4 km
- Bardon Mill Railway Station 3 miles4.8 km
Hotels near Melkridge Ad
- Centre of Britain Hotel 3 2.2 miles3.5 km
- The Greenhead Hotel 3 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Langley Castle Hotel 6.7 miles10.7 km
Local points of interest
- Vindolanda Archaeological site 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Chesterholm (Vindolanda museum) Museum 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Housesteads Roman Fort Archaeological site 3.7 miles6 km
- Brocolitia Mithraic temple Archaeological site 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Brocolitia Roman Fort Archaeological site 8.2 miles13.3 km
- Chesters Roman Fort Archaeological site 11.2 miles18 km
- Chesters Roman bridge Archaeological site 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Hexham Racecourse Recreation 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Fanum Cocidi Archaeological site 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Stagshaw House Estate 15.2 miles24.4 km
- Corbridge Roman Fort Archaeological site 15.3 miles24.7 km
- Kielder Forest and Water Forest 17.4 miles28.1 km