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3About Craghead
Craghead is a former County Durham mining village reached via the A693 from Newcastle (8 miles via A1(M) Junction 63) or from Durham city. Local routes connect to Stanley, Grange Villa and South Moor within a few miles. Electric vehicle drivers have access to over 300 public fast chargers across the wider area. The preserved Pithead Baths building, now housing an auto parts business, remains a striking reminder of the village's coal mining heritage.
Where is Craghead on the map?
Craghead is in England, at 54.853, -1.670 - about 8 km south-east of Dipton.
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EV Chargers in Craghead
- 3 Finchale Road, Durham50 kW
- Alma Place, Durham50 kW
- Eden Terrace, Durham50 kW
- Gilesgate, Durham50 kW
- Wheatlands Way, Durham50 kW
Data source: OpenChargeMap
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Play a pub crawl round in Craghead
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What is the closest airport to Craghead?
The closest airport to Craghead is Teesside International Airport, 56 km (about 49 min by car). Other airports nearby: Newcastle International Airport.
