West Chirton

Settlement in Northumberland

England

West Chirton

Rake House Farm Rake House Farm is now completely derelict, as can be seen from this picture. — Rake House Farm Credit: Weston Beggard

West Chirton is a small village located in the county of Northumberland, England. Situated near the coast, it lies approximately 9 miles north of the town of Newcastle upon Tyne. The village is part of the wider borough of North Tyneside.

West Chirton is known for its charming rural setting and tranquil atmosphere. Surrounded by picturesque countryside, the village offers stunning views of the North Sea and the nearby coastline. The area is well-regarded for its natural beauty, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.

The village itself is characterized by its quaint cottages and traditional architecture. It has a small but close-knit community, with a range of amenities including a local pub, shops, and a primary school. The village also benefits from good transport links, with regular bus services connecting it to neighboring towns and villages.

One of the notable landmarks in West Chirton is the nearby Royal Quays Marina, which attracts boating enthusiasts and visitors alike. The marina offers a range of facilities, including berths for yachts and motorboats, as well as a variety of shops, restaurants, and cafes.

West Chirton provides a peaceful and idyllic setting for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. With its beautiful surroundings, friendly community, and convenient location, the village offers a desirable place to reside or visit in Northumberland.

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West Chirton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.010228/-1.4805953 or Grid Reference NZ3368. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Rake House Farm

Rake House Farm is now completely derelict, as can be seen from this picture.

Weston Beggard

Farmland at New York

View looking north over farmland at New York, towards the distant Murton Steads Farm.

Weston Beggard

Rake House Farm

Dereliction abounds at Rake House Farm. Note your photographer putting in a shadowy appearance bottom right....

Weston Beggard

The Wheatsheaf Public House

Bill Henderson

The Lighthouse Christian Centre

Bill Henderson

Aldi, Howdon

Roger Cornfoot

Parade of shops on Tynemouth Road

Roger Cornfoot

Benchmark, Howdon Lane, Goods Yard Wall

Detail of the Ordnance Survey cut benchmark on the corner of the former railway goods yard wall near Howdon Level Crossing and Metro Station. The benchmark marks a height of 32.0985m above sea level (Ordnance Datum Newlyn) last verified in 1962 (location photograph NZ3266 : Howdon Lane).

Adrian Taylor

Howdon Lane

Howdon Lane near Howdon Station and the level crossing over the Tyne and Wear Metro. The stone wall on the right was formerly that of the railway goods yard. Facing the road on the nearest corner of the stone wall is an Ordnance Survey cut benchmark (photograph NZ3266 : Benchmark, Howdon Lane, Goods Yard Wall).

Adrian Taylor

Howdon Station

The Tyne and Wear Metro platforms at Howdon Station are staggered either side of the level crossing over Howdon Lane. This platform, to the west of the level crossing serves trains heading eastbound to the coast on the track designated the ‘In Loop’. The ‘Out Loop’ track on what is essentially a circular part of the network is that nearest the camera and carries trains bound for Newcastle and the St James terminus.

Adrian Taylor

Howdon Children's Centre entrance gates

The Children’s Centre provides help and advice on child and family health, parenting, training, managing money and employment. It also provides free activities for the whole family, aimed at giving families opportunities to have fun together and to develop skills for school, work and life.

Adrian Taylor

Junction of Hazelwood Terrace and Howdon Lane

Adrian Taylor

Stephenson Railway Museum

A saddle tank engine and a class 08 shunter in the Yard of the Stephenson Railway Museum

David Robinson

Running Round

An industrial saddle tank locomotive runs round its train at the Percy Main end of the Stephenson Railway. The railway uses a section of former industrial railway used to transport coal to the Tyne.

David Robinson

The Black Path

One of the numerous waggonways in North Tyneside which once served the coalmines of the area and have now been converted into a series of footpaths and bridleways. Here two parallel paths have been developed - to the left a tarmac path for cyclists, to the right a cinder path for horse riders. Not that the cyclist in view seems to take note of the distinction.

Oliver Dixon