Allensford Travel Guide

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Hown's Gill Bridge. This now carries the C2C path. The housing to the left is The Grove and to the right Moorside leading to Castleside. Photograph taken from Mosswood on A68.
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Hown's Gill Bridge. This now carries the C2C path. The housing to the left is The Grove and to the right Moorside leading to Castleside. Photograph taken from Mosswood on A68.
Photo by Dennis Lovett (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Mosswood.
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Aerial view of Mosswood Village and Water Works
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The Waskerley Way Looking SW from the SW end of the Hown's Gill Viaduct.
Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead

Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead

4 out of 5
Marconi Way, MetroCentre, Newcastle Gateshead England
The price is 1.943.630 ₫ per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
1.943.630 ₫
2.332.356 ₫ total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Gateshead. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (646 reviews)
The room heating/cooling system was not affective. The pillows were uncomfortable and the mattress gave myself and my husband a bad back in the morning. The shower pressure was also terrible. The room was dated.

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead
Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel

Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel

4 out of 5
Gallowgate Newcastle-upon-Tyne England
The price is 2.332.356 ₫ per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
2.332.356 ₫
2.798.827 ₫ total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
I would like to say this is almost good 3.75 stars. The room although on appearance good there were a number of issues albeit minor that over the duration of the stay was a let down considering the upgrade we had paid for. The carpet was frayed, cups were dirty a their was only a water glass each ...

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel
Maldron Hotel Newcastle

Maldron Hotel Newcastle

4 out of 5
Newgate Street Newcastle-upon-Tyne England
The price is 2.444.262 ₫ per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
2.444.262 ₫
2.933.115 ₫ total
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,099 reviews)
Clean room. Ideal location

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Maldron Hotel Newcastle
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Roomzzz Newcastle

Roomzzz Newcastle

4 out of 5
FRIAR HOUSE, CLAVERING PLACE Newcastle-upon-Tyne England
Stay at this aparthotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (471 reviews)
Upon check in Lukas was polite, welcoming and professional. Room was nice.

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Roomzzz Newcastle
Beautiful 1-bed Apartment in Gateshead

Beautiful 1-bed Apartment in Gateshead

3 out of 5
Laluna Apartments Gateshead England
Stay at this apartment in Gateshead. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Quayside and St. James' Park are located ...
Beautiful 1-bed Apartment in Gateshead
91 Aparthotel Jesmond Road

91 Aparthotel Jesmond Road

2 out of 5
91 Jesmond Road Newcastle-upon-Tyne England
Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Quayside ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (151 reviews)
Lovely rooms and a good location.

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

91 Aparthotel Jesmond Road
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Popular places to visit

Empire Theatre on Lime Street from St George's Hall, Liverpool, England

Empire Theatre

You can enjoy a show at Empire Theatre during your trip to Consett. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this relaxing area.

Empire Theatre

Derwent Reservoir

4/5(1 review)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Derwent Reservoir during your travels in Consett. Discover the countryside and bars in this relaxing area.

Derwent Reservoir

Allensford Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at Allensford Country Park, a lovely green space in Allensford. Savour the area's restaurants and bars.

Allensford Country Park

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Cities near Allensford

Looking to the east from the west side of the Derwent Reservoir, County Durham, England, UK

Consett

Castleside, County Durham, England
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Castleside

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