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3About Gilmonby
Gilmonby lies along the A66 trans-Pennine route in County Durham's northern uplands, a kilometre from Bowes village. The A66 connects west to Penrith and the M6, east to Scotch Corner and the A1(M), making it a key crossing point between the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales. Local access comes via the A67 from Barnard Castle, eight kilometres southeast through the Tees valley. The name derives from Old Norse, meaning a Viking-era farmstead that's stood here for over a millennium.
Where is Gilmonby on the map?
Gilmonby is in England, at 54.513, -2.010 - about 1 km south-east of Bowes, County Durham.
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EV Chargers in Gilmonby
- King Street, Barnard Castle150 kW
- 15 King St, Barnard Castle50 kW
- Queen Street, Barnard Castle50 kW
- 11 Queen Street, Barnard Castle22 kW
- Crook Lane, Barnard Castle22 kW
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What is the closest airport to Gilmonby?
The closest airport to Gilmonby is Teesside International Airport, 48 km (about 38 min by car).