Halton Lea Gate

Settlement in Northumberland

England

Halton Lea Gate

Halton Lea Gate is a small hamlet located in the county of Northumberland, England. Situated in the picturesque Tyne Valley, it lies approximately 4 miles west of the market town of Hexham. The hamlet is nestled amidst rolling hills and verdant countryside, offering residents and visitors a tranquil and idyllic setting.

Despite its small size, Halton Lea Gate has a rich history dating back centuries. It was originally a small farming community, and evidence of its agricultural past can still be seen in the surrounding fields and farmhouses. The name "Halton" is believed to derive from the Old English words "halh," meaning a nook or corner, and "tun," meaning a settlement or farmstead.

In terms of amenities, Halton Lea Gate is relatively limited. However, its close proximity to Hexham ensures that residents have easy access to a wider range of services, including shops, supermarkets, schools, and healthcare facilities. The hamlet is well-connected to the surrounding areas by road, with the A69 trunk road passing nearby.

The natural beauty of the area makes Halton Lea Gate an attractive destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The nearby Tyne Valley offers ample opportunities for hiking, cycling, and exploring the stunning Northumberland countryside. Additionally, the historic Hadrian's Wall is just a short drive away, providing visitors with a chance to explore one of the most iconic landmarks in the country.

In summary, Halton Lea Gate is a small and picturesque hamlet in Northumberland, offering a peaceful and rural lifestyle, with easy access to nearby amenities and the stunning natural beauty of the Tyne Valley.

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Halton Lea Gate Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.921896/-2.541679 or Grid Reference NY6558. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A689 at Midgeholme

Peter Moore

Old Milestone by the A689, Lambley, Coanwood parish

Carved stone post by the A689, in parish of COANWOOD (TYNEDALE District), Lambley, opposite junction with road to Coanwood, on grass verge, on West side of road. Erected by the Alston turnpike trust in the 18th century. Inscription once read:- : (BRAMPTON / 9) : : (ALSTON / 9) : Milestone Society National ID: NB_ASBT09.

IA Davison

Welcome to Cumbria: A689 enters Midgeholme

Roger Templeman

On Haltonlea Fell looking towards Halton-Lea-Gate

Roger Templeman

Greenriggs Caravan Site

Les Hull

Country Lane towards A689

Les Hull

Black Burn

Les Hull

Black Burn

Les Hull

Line of the Lambley to Carlisle Railway Line.

Footbridge over the track?

Les Hull

Lambley village

Looking across the River South Tyne with a somewhat waterlogged field in the floor of the valley.

Oliver Dixon

Harpertown Bridge parapet

Harpertown Bridge crossed the former railway to Lambley Colliery, which closed in 1958. There is an Ordnance Survey pivot benchmark on one of the coping stones.

Adrian Taylor

Benchmark, Harpertown Bridge

Detail of the Ordnance Survey pivot banchmark on the north west parapet of Harpertown Bridge. The benchmark marks a height of 628.4ft above sea level (Ordnance Datum).

Adrian Taylor

Methodist Church walls

The sandstone wall of the former Lambley Methodist Church to the right contrasts with the lower quality masonry of the garden wall to the left. The mortar filled hole below the large stone quoin in the centre of the photograph was the fixing point of Ordnance Survey flush bracket benchmark number 11316, marking a height of 218.599m above sea level (Ordnance Datum).

Adrian Taylor

View to the north east from Lambley Common

View to the north east from the Pennine Way on Lambley Common.

Philip Halling

Converted church at Lambley

The building is at the road junction at Lambley where the A689 makes a fairly sharp bend between north / south and west / east. Even at the end of 1978 when the image was recorded the church had been converted to a dwelling.

Trevor Littlewood

Moorland on Lambley Common

The moorland lies to the east of a path which is the route of the Pennine Way and the Maiden Way. Beyond the fence the ground falls away to the valley of the River South Tyne; more distantly a pall of cloud lies over the valley of the same river as it turns eastwards, which probably meant mist or fog there.

Trevor Littlewood

The road from Lambley to Burnfoot

Although this might be the shortest way from Lambley to Haltwhistle, it includes some vicious little hills where it crosses side valleys of the South Tyne.

Oliver Dixon