Directions

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. Sat Nav users can enter the post code NE46 4DB, but please follow the directions below once you reach Housesteads Roman Fort (travelling east) or Chollerford - Chesters Bridge (travelling west) as our postcode is not unique to us!

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)

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, Bellingham, Rothbury, Chollerford and Acomb).
• 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 0871 200 2233.

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 Taxis - 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 Taxis - 07796 397006

Haydon Bridge Taxis - 01434 688808

Langley Taxis - 01434 684658

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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