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About West Rainton

West Rainton is a former County Durham mining village, 8km southeast of Durham city. Take Junction 62 from the A1(M) and follow the A690 west for quick access to Durham or east toward Sunderland. The A19 corridor lies 10km east for longer journeys. Over 250 EV charging points serve the area. The village retains its characteristic red-brick mining terraces alongside newer developments built on the old colliery site.

Where is West Rainton on the map?

West Rainton is in England, at 54.817, -1.500 - about 13 km south of Biddick.

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EV Chargers in West Rainton

38 chargers

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Race a karting track in West Rainton

Race a karting track generated from the real streets of West Rainton.

Descent into Middle RaintonEasy

Play a pub crawl round in West Rainton

Nine holes from pub to pub through the real streets of West Rainton. Every cup is a bar somebody actually drinks in.

Pub Crawl Golf: West Rainton9 holes, one ball

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What is the closest airport to West Rainton?

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

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