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Spennymoor

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Spennymoor

Spennymoor is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Ferryhill, 37km from High Force Waterfall.

Spennymoor is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 17,766, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Spennymoor 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 Spennymoor to your route.

About Spennymoor

Spennymoor is a town and civil parish in County Durham, England. It is south of the River Wear and is 7 mi (11 km) south of Durham. The civil parish includes the villages of Kirk Merrington, Middlestone Moor, Byers Green and Tudhoe. In 2011 the parish had a population of 19,816.

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Spennymoor 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.

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Where is Spennymoor located?

Spennymoor is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 54.6988 latitude, -1.6023 longitude.

What is the population of Spennymoor?

Spennymoor has a population of approximately 17,766 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
17,766
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
54.6988, -1.6023

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 Spennymoor

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.

8 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Angel of the North

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

24 km · about 30 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.

27 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.

37 km · about 40 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.

43 km · about 50 min drive

waterfall

Aysgarth Falls

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

52 km · about 60 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.

54 km · about 65 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.

55 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Spennymoor

  • 56 kmButtertubs PassA high, narrow Dales road over the moors, named for deep limestone potholes and ranked among Britain's best drives.
  • 60 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.
  • 60 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.

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 Spennymoor.

Ferryhill

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4 km awayPop. 9,805

Coundon

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4 km awayPop. 3,256

Cornforth

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km awayPop. 2,501

Brandon

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6 km awayPop. 9,566

Willington

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7 km awayPop. 6,633

Coxhoe

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7 km awayPop. 3,522

Bowburn

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7 km awayPop. 3,884

Hunwick

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7 km awayPop. 1,248

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