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LOCATION
The real beauty of Shepherds Dene is its peaceful setting and atmosphere. The estate is hidden from the road and not obvious to the casual traveller. It is, however, easily accessible by car and there are frequent train and bus services to Riding Mill village. The journey time by car from Newcastle or Durham is about 40 minutes – less by train!
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Shepherds Dene is only five minutes drive from the junctions of the A68, A695 and A69. Take the signs into Riding Mill village. Continue through the village, past the Wellington pub and up the hill past the speed camera (slowly!). At the end of the village take the left turn up a steep hill signposted 'Shepherds Dene and Slaley'. We are about one mile along this road on the left. If you are approaching Riding Mill from Hexham, look out for the turning on the right as you approach the village. It involves a sharp turn back on yourself at 'five o clock' from this direction.
Shepherds Dene is a 20 minute uphill walk from Riding Mill village. We can usually pick visitors up from the station or bus stop by prior arrangement There are trains and buses to Newcastle every 30 mins, which connect to east coast main line and national bus services. In the opposite direction, trains to Carlisle connect to west coast services.
Shepherds Dene is in an ideal location to explore Northumberland. The market towns of Corbridge and Hexham are within easy reach and Hadrians Wall is a 30 min drive away. There is good walking from the front door and further afield in Hexhamshire. The flesh pots of the Metro Centre and the cultural venues of Newcastle can be explored as well.
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