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About The Sands, County Durham

The Sands forms part of Durham's eastern suburbs, just over a kilometre from the cathedral city centre. Drivers approach via the A690 from the west or A167 north-south through Durham, with the A1(M) ten kilometres east providing links to Scotland and the south. Around 200 EV charging points serve the Durham area. The neighbourhood's name derives from glacial sand deposits still visible in local road cuttings.

Where is The Sands, County Durham on the map?

The Sands, County Durham is in England, at 54.780, -1.572 - about 13 km north-west of Coxhoe.

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EV Chargers in The Sands, County Durham

38 chargers

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What is the closest airport to The Sands, County Durham?

The closest airport to The Sands, County Durham is Teesside International Airport, 42 km (about 38 min by car). Other airports nearby: Newcastle International Airport.

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