PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
H
Destinations
Home›Destinations›Hetton-Le-Hole
EuropeUnited KingdomEngland

Hetton-Le-Hole

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Hetton-Le-Hole

Hetton-Le-Hole is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Murton, 49km from High Force Waterfall.

Hetton-Le-Hole is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 14,402, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Hetton-Le-Hole sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Hetton-Le-Hole to your route.

About Hetton-Le-Hole

Hetton-le-Hole is a town in the civil parish of Hetton, in Sunderland, England. Until 1974 it was in County Durham. The A182 road runs through the town, between Houghton-le-Spring and Easington Lane which borders the County Durham District, off the A69t and east of the A1(M). The parish includes the villages of

Read more Easington Lane and Warden Law, had a population of 14,402 in 2001. The parish also includes Hetton proper, along with East Rainton, Middle Rainton (West Rainton is a separate parish), Low Moorsley and High Moorsley. Great Eppleton Wind Farm, a wind farm originally of four dual-bladed alternators, provides electricity to the National Grid. The original wind turbines have been replaced by larger three-bladed versions. The turbines are far enough away from local houses not to cause any audible disturbance.

Read more on Wikipedia

Where to Stay in Hetton-Le-Hole

Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.

Filter presets

Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.

Booking.comExpediaTripAdvisorHotels.comAgodaAirbnb

Compare before you book!

Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Hetton-Le-Hole.

Explore the Area

Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Hetton-Le-Hole.

Loading map...
Open in Google Maps

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best things to do in Hetton-Le-Hole?

Hetton-Le-Hole offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

How do I plan a road trip to Hetton-Le-Hole?

Plan your road trip to Hetton-Le-Hole with Plan Your Road Trips! Add Hetton-Le-Hole as a destination, and we'll help you find the best route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Where is Hetton-Le-Hole located?

Hetton-Le-Hole is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 54.8167 latitude, -1.4500 longitude.

What is the population of Hetton-Le-Hole?

Hetton-Le-Hole has a population of approximately 14,402 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

Plan a Road Trip

Add to your itinerary

Start planning your road trip with Hetton-Le-Hole as a destination. Create a custom route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Start Road Trip

What's Nearby?

Discover destinations like Tinder

Swipe through stunning destinations near Hetton-Le-Hole. Save your favourites and add them to your trip.

Explore now

Quick Information

Population
14,402
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
54.8167, -1.4500

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

Full driving guide for United Kingdom

Tags

EuropeUnited KingdomEnglandTown

Worth the detour from Hetton-Le-Hole

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

cathedral

Durham Cathedral

UNESCO-listed Romanesque masterpiece perched above the River Wear, widely regarded as the finest Norman building in England.

9 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Angel of the North

Striking 20-metre steel sculpture with a 54-metre wingspan standing on a hilltop in Gateshead, England.

14 km · about 25 min drive

racetrack

Croft Circuit

A former World War II airfield in North Yorkshire that hosts BTCC and is known for its mix of fast straights and tight chicanes.

41 km · about 45 min drive

waterfall

High Force Waterfall

England's largest waterfall by volume, plunging 21 metres over the Whin Sill escarpment in a cloud of spray in Upper Teesdale.

49 km · about 55 min drive

photogenic

Staithes

Former fishing village of red-roofed cottages stacked into a cleft in the North Yorkshire cliffs, where Captain Cook worked as a grocer's boy. Park at the top and walk down: the harbour view from Cowbar Nab is the classic shot.

51 km · about 60 min drive

cafe

Tan Hill Inn

Britain's highest pub at 1,732 feet in the Yorkshire Dales, a remote and atmospheric destination for drivers and walkers braving the wild moorland roads.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Hetton-Le-Hole

  • 64 kmRosedale Chimney BankOne of England's steepest roads, hitting 1-in-3 (33%) as it climbs from Rosedale Abbey onto the North York Moors past old ironstone kilns. A rite of passage for drivers and cyclists; caravans are banned.
  • 70 kmHartside PassThe A686's grand sweep over the North Pennines between Penrith and Alston, climbing to 580m through wide hairpins with views across the Eden Valley to the Lake District fells. A celebrated drivers' and bikers' road.
  • 72 kmButtertubs PassA high, narrow Dales road over the moors, named for deep limestone potholes and ranked among Britain's best drives.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Hetton-Le-Hole.

East Rainton

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

2 km awayPop. 1,213

Houghton-Le-Spring

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 km awayPop. 36,746

Pittington

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 km away

West Rainton

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 km awayPop. 2,316

South Hetton

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 km awayPop. 2,561

Murton

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4 km awayPop. 7,413

Haswell

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4 km awayPop. 1,248

Sherburn Hill

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km awayPop. 1,202

Plan a trip around Hetton-Le-Hole

United Kingdom road trip planner

Plan a Road Trip from Hetton-Le-Hole

Create your perfect itinerary with our calendar-based planner. Add stops, discover attractions along the way, and share your trip with friends.

Start Planning
PYRT

The ultimate road trip planning platform. Discover 150,000+ destinations worldwide, plan scenic routes, and create unforgettable adventures.

Inspiration

  • Discover Trips
  • Travel Guides
  • Community

The Product

  • Calendar Planner
  • Integrations
  • How It Works
  • Collaboration Mode
  • Get the App
  • Merchandise: PYRT Supply Co.
  • Become a Creator
  • Trip Marketplace

Plan Your Trip

  • Road Trip Planner
  • Famous Routes
  • Planners by Country
  • Best Road Trip Planner App
  • Discover Road Trips
  • Events
  • Travel Guides
  • How It Works
  • My Trips
  • Community Groups

Company

  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Support
  • Contact Us
  • Sign In
  • Create Account

© 2026 Plan Your Road Trips. All rights reserved.

•[email protected]
Data sources:GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)•Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)•Mapbox•Photography: George Lawrence