Location of Carraw Bed and Breakfast – Grid Reference NY849710
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By Road
If you are using a satellite navigation system (Sat Nav) to reach us we advise you to enter the grid reference NY849710 or the latitude / longitude co-ordinates 55.03404 / -2.23649 rather than our post code. Using the post code will usually take you to the wrong location.
You can search for a route using street or postcode, town or city. Get driving directions and a detailed map of your journey from your start point to Carraw Bed and Breakfast (NE46 4DB).
Local Road Directions:
From the M6 / Carlisle (approximately 31 miles)
- At junction 43 (M6 Motorway) follow the A69 (signposted Hexham, Newcastle).
- After approximately 16 miles turn left onto the B630 (signposted Greenhead).
- Turn right onto the “Military Road” - B6318.
- Continue on the B6318 for approximately 13 miles.
- Carraw Bed and Breakfast is located on the right hand side (approximately 4 miles after Housesteads Roman Fort).
From the A1 / Newcastle / Gateshead (approximately 26 miles)
- At junction of A1 / A69 follow the A69 (signposted Hexham).
- At Styford Roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A69 (signposted Jedburgh, Carlisle) along Corbidge Bypass.
- At Bridge End Roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A69 (signposted Carlisle).
- Turn right onto the A6079 (signposted Otterburn).
- Continue on A6079 for approximately 3 miles.
- At crossroads with B6318 turn left (signposted Chollerford).
- Cross the River Tyne at Chollerford (Chesters Bridge).
- At roundabout take the 1st exit onto the "Military Road" – B6318 (signposted Carlisle).
- Carraw Bed and Breakfast is located on the left hand side after approximately 4½ miles, just past The Temple of Mithras (Brocolitia), on your left.
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By Bus
There is an excellent tourist bus service (the AD122) in high season, running along Hadrian's Wall between Newcastle and Carlisle, stopping at visitor attractions, towns and villages along the way. Alight at the Roman Site, The Temple of Mithras (Brocolitia), on the Military Road (B6318), Carraw Bed and Breakfast is a short walk away.
A limited service may run in the winter. Further details can be obtained from Traveline North East and Cumbria on 0870 608 2 608.
By Train
The nearest stations are at Hexham (10 miles away) and Haydon Bridge (7 miles away). Northern Rail serves both. For details of fares and times contact National Rail Enquiries on 08457 484950
By Taxi
Hexham Station has a taxi rank - or a cab office - within 100 metres. Check availability before travelling, and pre-book if necessary. Consider using the following local operators:
A2B Taxi - 07796 397006
Advanced Taxis - 01434 606565
Bateys Taxis - 01434 602500
Dodds Taxis - 01434 603362
Ecocabs - 01434 600600
Langley Taxis - 01434 684658
Streamline Taxis - 01434 605068
Haydon Bridge has neither a taxi rank nor a cab office. Advance booking is essential. Consider using the following local operator or alternative stations:
A2B Taxi - 07796 397006
Haydon Bridge Taxis - 01434 688808
Langley Taxis - 01434 684658
JC Taxis - 07860 405267
By Bike
We are located approximately 3.5 miles from Hadrian's Cycleway at mile 129.5, if travelling from the west or
3 miles from Hadrian's Cycleway at mile 134.7 (via link to Chesters Roman Fort), if travelling from the east.
On Foot
We are situated on the line of Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail. Please follow the signs from the trail, through the farm yard to reach Carraw Bed and Breakfast.
Telephone assistance
If you need any further assistance when travelling to Carraw Bed and Breakfast, please don’t hesitate to contact us we are only too happy to help.
Telephone: 01434 689857
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