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About Ruffside

Ruffside occupies Pennine moorland near the Northumberland-Durham border, accessible via the A68 corridor. Newcastle lies 25km northeast, with Durham 30km southeast, while scenic routes connect through Blanchland and surrounding dales villages. The area offers over 40 EV charging points for cross-Pennine travelers. The village retains England's highest working blacksmith forge, operating from its original 200-year-old stone building.

Where is Ruffside on the map?

Ruffside is in England, at 54.861, -2.013 - about 28 km north-east of Brotherlee.

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Blanchland3 mi 5 minEdmundbyers3 mi 5 minNewbiggin4 mi 10 minHunstanworth4 mi 10 minTownfield, County Durham5 mi 10 minCarterway Heads5 mi 10 minSnods Edge6 mi 10 minMuggleswick6 mi 15 minTrygill7 mi 15 minShotleyfield7 mi 15 minKiln Pit Hill7 mi 15 minAllensford8 mi 15 minSlaley, Northumberland8 mi 15 minCastleside9 mi 15 minShotley Bridge9 mi 15 min

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The closest airport to Ruffside is Newcastle International Airport, 48 km (about 56 min by car). Other airports nearby: Teesside International Airport.

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