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3About Carrshield
Carrshield perches high in Northumberland's North Pennines, a former lead mining village reached via the A686 from Haydon Bridge then minor roads through Nenthead. Long-distance visitors use the A69 from Newcastle or Carlisle, connecting at Haydon Bridge for the winding 25-kilometre climb. EV drivers should plan ahead with roughly 20 fast chargers regionally. The village claims distinction as one of England's highest permanently inhabited settlements at over 400 metres elevation.
Where is Carrshield on the map?
Carrshield is in England, at 54.824, -2.308 - about 22 km north-west of Brotherlee.
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2Weather in Carrshield
- Precip: 12.4 mm
- Wind: 37 km/h
- Precip: 9.7 mm
- Wind: 23 km/h
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EV Chargers in Carrshield
- Station Road, Hexham150 kW
- 6 Allen Mill Cottages, Hexham50 kW
- Alemouth Road, Hexham50 kW
- Alemouth Road, Hexham50 kW
- Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham50 kW
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What is the closest airport to Carrshield?
The closest airport to Carrshield is Newcastle International Airport, 67 km (about 1 h 12 min by car).