Julianne's Guidebook
Pubs in and around Stanhope
A five minute walk from the cottage located on the river edge. Has an outdoor terrace where dog owners can enjoy the river view. Serves food and Sunday lunches. Entertainment during the summer.
Riverview Bar & Grill
A five minute walk from the cottage located on the river edge. Has an outdoor terrace where dog owners can enjoy the river view. Serves food and Sunday lunches. Entertainment during the summer.
Situated in the heart of Weardale, in Stanhope market place . The Pack Horse Inn is a beautiful former 18th century coaching inn offering a wide selection of Draught Beers, Lagers & ciders as well as a good choice of whiskeys & gins.
Pack Horse Inn
8 The Market PlaceSituated in the heart of Weardale, in Stanhope market place . The Pack Horse Inn is a beautiful former 18th century coaching inn offering a wide selection of Draught Beers, Lagers & ciders as well as a good choice of whiskeys & gins.
A small local pub with open fires and a back pool room. Located at the far end of Stanhope. The outside seated area is very popular in good weather.
The Grey Bull
17 West Terrace A small local pub with open fires and a back pool room. Located at the far end of Stanhope. The outside seated area is very popular in good weather.
A two mile walk along a scenic country lane, this is a dog friendly pub with a welcoming atmosphere.
The Frosterley Inn
99 Front StA two mile walk along a scenic country lane, this is a dog friendly pub with a welcoming atmosphere.
Outdoor adventure
Weardale Adventure Centre
Water sports activities and outdoor swimming at a quarry in Stanhope
Hamsterly forest has lots of outdoor activities . It is particularly popular with bike enthusiasts. There is a large play park in the forest and a gruffalo trail for the little ones. There is a cafe on site also. Great place for a picnic and some old fashioned outdoor games. Just a 10 mile drive on quiet country roads.
65 locals recommend
Hamsterley Forest
Redford LaneHamsterly forest has lots of outdoor activities . It is particularly popular with bike enthusiasts. There is a large play park in the forest and a gruffalo trail for the little ones. There is a cafe on site also. Great place for a picnic and some old fashioned outdoor games. Just a 10 mile drive on quiet country roads.
30 minutes drive over the moors with beautiful scenic views.
116 locals recommend
High Force Waterfalls
Alston Road30 minutes drive over the moors with beautiful scenic views.
Slit Woods
10 mile drive from Riverwood Cottage through scenic countryside.
Pine Woods, Low Bollihope.
Two minutes from Riverwood Cottage
Lanehead Quarry
Two minutes from Riverwood Cottage
Summerhill Force & Gibson's Cave
Allout Adventures. Outdoor Pursuits Centre Quad Biking Clay Pigeon Paintball Hexham Newcastle
Farm
Hall Hill farm is an award winning Farm. Over the years the farm has won many awards including Outstanding Educational Experience in the Pride of Northumbria tourist board and has been a finalist in the North East England Tourism awards.
10 mile drive from Riverwood Cottage.
25 locals recommend
Hall Hill Farm
Hall Hill farm is an award winning Farm. Over the years the farm has won many awards including Outstanding Educational Experience in the Pride of Northumbria tourist board and has been a finalist in the North East England Tourism awards.
10 mile drive from Riverwood Cottage.
Down At The Farm
Stoneygate LaneBroom house farm
Castles, mines and forts
Killhope offers an amazing day out for the whole family, where you can experience the life and work of the lead mining families of the North Pennines.
Famous for its iconic working waterwheel, the venue offers so much more to do and see, including stunning landscape, captivating art installation, fascinating lead mining history, scenic walks and amazing wildlife. Maybe you’ll spot one of the famous red squirrels.
10 mile drive from Riverwood Cottage
40 locals recommend
Killhope Lead Mining Museum
Killhope offers an amazing day out for the whole family, where you can experience the life and work of the lead mining families of the North Pennines.
Famous for its iconic working waterwheel, the venue offers so much more to do and see, including stunning landscape, captivating art installation, fascinating lead mining history, scenic walks and amazing wildlife. Maybe you’ll spot one of the famous red squirrels.
10 mile drive from Riverwood Cottage
Raby Castle
30 minutes from Riverwood Cottage.
Barnard Castle
Flatts RoadNenthead Mines
14 miles from Riverwood Cottage
Auckland Castle, which is also known as Auckland Palace and to people that live locally as the Bishop's Castle or Bishop's Palace, is located in the town of Bishop Auckland in County Durham, England. In 1832, this castle replaced Durham Castle as the official residence of the Bishops of Durham.
20 locals recommend
Auckland Castle
Market PlaceAuckland Castle, which is also known as Auckland Palace and to people that live locally as the Bishop's Castle or Bishop's Palace, is located in the town of Bishop Auckland in County Durham, England. In 1832, this castle replaced Durham Castle as the official residence of the Bishops of Durham.
Binchester Roman Fort
Derwentcote Steel Furnace
Forge LaneBowes Castle
The StreetDurham Castle
Auckland Castle Deer House
Auckland Tower
Market PlaceWalking out and about
On the doorstep
The Weardale Way in its entirety stretches from Cowshill in upper Weardale to the mouth of the River Wear and coast at Sunderland.
The route can be joined from directly opposite Riverwood Cottage.
Weardale Way
On the doorstep
The Weardale Way in its entirety stretches from Cowshill in upper Weardale to the mouth of the River Wear and coast at Sunderland.
The route can be joined from directly opposite Riverwood Cottage.
Hisehope Burn Valley
Muggleswick Burn
A place to picnic
A beauty spot for a picnic.
Hill End
5 minutes drive from Riverwood Cottage.
Demesne Mill Picnic Area
31 Saint Annes Drive10 minutes from Stanhope
Stepping Stones
In Stanhope
Allen Banks and Staward Gorge
Fun to do
Adventure Valley
Browns Rowing Boats
Located in Durham City these boats can be hired to row down the River
Diggerland is The Ultimate Adventure UK Theme Park Experience
…where children and adults alike can ride, drive and operate REAL diggers, dumpers and other full- size construction machinery.
18 locals recommend
Diggerland Durham
Diggerland is The Ultimate Adventure UK Theme Park Experience
…where children and adults alike can ride, drive and operate REAL diggers, dumpers and other full- size construction machinery.
Gala Theatre Durham
1 Millennium Place
Durham Climbing Centre
Saint John's RoadPlanet Leisure
7-8 Maple WaySky-High Skydiving
Escape Rooms Durham
41-42 Saddler StreetBroom House Farm Shop