South Tynedale
Ward in Northumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 54.877, -2.094 |
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| OS grid ref: | NY 94 53 |
South Tynedale is a largely rural ward in southern Northumberland, lying on the fringes of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is characterised by upland moor, drystone walls and sheep grazing, with an economy that leans on agriculture, small local businesses and a modest tourism trade attracted by walking, cycling and scenery; the narrow‑gauge South Tynedale Railway centred on Alston is a well‑known local heritage draw.
The area’s identity is shaped by a history of lead mining and rural trades, and villages maintain active community life through village halls, local shows and heritage projects. Like many upland communities it faces challenges such as an ageing population, limited public transport and access to services, so conservation, community initiatives and sustainable tourism are important local concerns.
Postcode districts covering South Tynedale
DH8, NE17, NE42, NE43, NE44, NE46, NE47
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 20.1 miles32.3 km
- Gateshead 20.6 miles33.1 km
- Washington 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Durham 22 miles35.5 km
- Wallsend 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Newburn 16 miles25.7 km
- Houghton-le-Spring 24.9 miles40 km
- Chester-le-Street 20.5 miles32.9 km
- Cramlington 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Consett 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Bishop Auckland 22.7 miles36.5 km
- Stanley 15.9 miles25.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Hexhamshire Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Blanchland Parish 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Hunstanworth Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Slaley Parish 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Edmondbyers Parish 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Healey Parish 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Hexham East Ward 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Allendale Town Built-up area 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Hexham Built-up area 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Hexham West Ward 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Broomhaugh and Riding Parish 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Riding Mill Built-up area 6.8 miles11 km
Example postcodes in South Tynedale
NE46 1TT, NE46 2JY, NE47 9NP, NE47 9LH, NE47 8DF, DH8 9LQ, NE47 9QJ, NE47 0LQ, NE47 0AG … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 19.5 miles31.3 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 36.7 miles59.1 km
- Hexham Railway Station 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Corbridge Railway Station 6.9 miles11.1 km
Hotels in South Tynedale Ad
Schools in South Tynedale
- Slaley First School Primary
- Whitley Chapel C of E First School Primary
- Whittonstall First School Primary
Local points of interest
- Hexham Racecourse Recreation 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Corbridge Roman Fort Archaeological site 7.5 miles12 km
- Stagshaw House Estate 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Old Park Country house 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Chesters Roman bridge Archaeological site 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Chesters Roman Fort Archaeological site 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Brocolitia Mithraic temple Archaeological site 12 miles19.3 km
- Brocolitia Roman Fort Archaeological site 12.1 miles19.4 km
- Chesterholm (Vindolanda museum) Museum 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Vindolanda Archaeological site 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Housesteads Roman Fort Archaeological site 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Moor House Nature Reserve Nature reserve 17.2 miles27.7 km