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High Etherley

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About High Etherley

High Etherley is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Evenwood, 27km from High Force Waterfall.

High Etherley is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 2,119, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, High Etherley 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 High Etherley to your route.

About High Etherley

High Etherley is a village in County Durham, England. It is situated on a hill approximately 4 miles west of Bishop Auckland. Entering High Etherley on the A68 from West Auckland the village continues on the B6282 towards Bishop Auckland. High Etherley is in the civil parish of Etherley. The population of the parish

Read more at the United Kingdom 2011 census was 2,060. High Etherley has two places of worship, St Cuthbert's Church and a Methodist chapel. There is one public house, the Three Tuns. The village also hosts the Etherley Cricket Club.

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Where is High Etherley located?

High Etherley is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 54.6539 latitude, -1.7436 longitude.

What is the population of High Etherley?

High Etherley has a population of approximately 2,119 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
2,119
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
54.6539, -1.7436

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.

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Worth the detour from High Etherley

8 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.

17 km · about 20 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.

25 km · about 30 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.

27 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Angel of the North

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

31 km · about 35 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.

33 km · about 40 min drive

waterfall

Aysgarth Falls

A triple flight of broad waterfalls stepping through Wensleydale woodland, a tranquil Dales detour.

43 km · about 50 min drive

cafe

Hartside Cafe

A remote hilltop cafe at 1,904 feet on the A686 in Cumbria, one of England's highest road cafes and a bucket-list stop for bikers.

46 km · about 55 min drive

mountain pass

Buttertubs Pass

A high, narrow Dales road over the moors, named for deep limestone potholes and ranked among Britain's best drives.

46 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near High Etherley

  • 46 kmButtertubs PassA high, narrow Dales road over the moors, named for deep limestone potholes and ranked among Britain's best drives.
  • 51 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.
  • 65 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.
  • 74 kmUllswaterA graceful Z-shaped lake with steamers, the lakeside road and Glenridding making it the perfect Lakes touring base.
  • 79 kmKirkstone PassThe Lake District's highest motor road, topped by an ancient inn and sweeping views over Brothers Water.

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 High Etherley.

Low Etherley

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Hamsterley

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Cockfield

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