Title: Visit Lanehead: 2026 Travel Guide for Lanehead, Bishop Auckland | Expedia.com [Hotels in Lanehead](https://expedia.com/Lanehead-Hotels.d3000010838.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Lanehead](https://expedia.com/Lanehead-Vacation-Rentals.d3000010838.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Car Rentals in Lanehead](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Lanehead.d3000010838.Car-Rental-Guide)[Lanehead Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Lanehead.d3000010838.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Lanehead ## Travel Guide ![Valley at Heatherycleugh. Heathery Bridge over the Killhope Burn can be seen below 213081 while up above, three of the five arches of the Heatherycleugh road bridge 1506750 are visible in the trees. The village of Lanehead is above to the left.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000009796/005c24bd-9eb6-4d33-9d01-0a29ac4b5b08.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000009796/005c24bd-9eb6-4d33-9d01-0a29ac4b5b08.jpg) by [Andrew Curtis](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/32242) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Copthill Quarry Disused and flooded quarry on the outcrop of the whin sill at Cowshill. The quarry was opened up in 1895 by Octavius Monkhouse who was the Innkeeper at the nearby Cowshill Inn and son of the local minister. The quarry is one of two whinstone quarries in Weardale, the other is at Stanhope, and rock was carted from the quarry to Wearhead railway station and from there down the dale for use in construction projects. About 50 men worked the quarry in the early days and as it developed permission was obtained to demolish first the vicarage and then the church itself. Now only the graveyard remains, above the quarry, north west of Copthill Farm. By 1926 the quarry was in financial difficulties and closed down but a group of local men formed the Cowshill Quarry Company and this new company took over and continued the work up until final closure in 1943. http://www.aditnow.co.uk/mines/Copt-Hill-Whinstone-Quarry/](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000009796/b575f422-b150-40ea-808f-46586de15fe3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000009796/b575f422-b150-40ea-808f-46586de15fe3.jpg) by [Andrew Curtis](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/32242) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![New House, north of Coronation Bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000009796/cdc8e82c-781d-403b-a3f6-ce6da8d0df0c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000009796/cdc8e82c-781d-403b-a3f6-ce6da8d0df0c.jpg) by [Andrew Curtis](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/32242) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Burtreeford Mill, Cowshill This large three-floored corn mill is built into the riverbank so the top floor is level with the top of the bank. The water wheel was driven by water from both Killhope Burn and Sedling Burn. It was built in the early 19th century and was used until 1939. The machinery was finally removed in 1990 and it is now a private dwelling http://www.keystothepast.info/durhamcc/K2P.nsf/K2PDetail?readform&PRNMAP=D4640](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000009796/788635af-434e-485e-9116-b001ad906871.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000009796/788635af-434e-485e-9116-b001ad906871.jpg) by [Andrew Curtis](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/32242) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Allers Lea](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000009796/20ae652e-1185-4306-90b3-96906c93ad24.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000009796/20ae652e-1185-4306-90b3-96906c93ad24.jpg) by [Andrew Curtis](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/32242) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Lanehead Things to do - Lanehead Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Lanehead ![Lanehead Old School](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95880000/95878200/95878107/1580e442_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lanehead Old School Lanehead Bishop Auckland England $162 nightly $162 total Mar 31 - Apr 1 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this B&B in Bishop Auckland. Enjoy a garden, premium bedding, and a bar/lounge. Popular attractions Killhope Lead Mining Museum and The Blacksmith's ... 10/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews) Super comfortable bed, gorgeous character property, amazing host and wonderful breakfast. Reviewed on Oct 5, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F31%2F2026&endDate=4%2F1%2F2026&selected=95878107&PinnedHotelID=95878107&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000010838) ![Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/519100/519079/ac851c44_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort Slaley Hall Hexham England Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay $134 nightly $160 total Apr 16 - Apr 17 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Hexham. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews) Excellent stay the hotel and staff were great Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F16%2F2026&endDate=4%2F17%2F2026&selected=519079&PinnedHotelID=519079&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000010838) ![The Beaumont Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/82200/82133/3aa498f9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Beaumont Hotel Beaumont Street Hexham England $112 nightly $135 total Mar 30 - Mar 31 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hexham. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (516 reviews) Hotel fantastic Food brilliant Staff very friendly The only possible fault I could find is parking Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F30%2F2026&endDate=3%2F31%2F2026&selected=82133&PinnedHotelID=82133&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000010838) [See all 988 properties in Lanehead](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F28%2F2026®ionId=3000010838) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![WILLIAMSTON BARN & COWSHED -sleeps 14, stunning barn conversion, luxury finishes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22010000/22003800/22003779/3ea4f0fd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### WILLIAMSTON BARN & COWSHED -sleeps 14, stunning barn conversion, luxury finishes Brampton Northumberland Stay at this vacation home in Brampton. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. 8.8/10 Excellent! (3 reviews) Fantastic property beautifully presented - disappointing that HomeAway don’t manage the whole proces The property was amazing and owners very flexible around arrival time and departure. Couldn’t fault it and would definitely choose to stay again. However very confusing that received 2 invoices - 1 from Homeaway and another from Crabtree and Crabtree. Confusing as to what was being paid for what. ... Reviewed on Jan 25, 2020 [](https://expedia.com/Brampton-Hotels-WILLIAMSTON-BARN-COWSHED-Sleeps-14.h22003779.Hotel-Information) ![Shepherds Retreat - Self catering accommodation sleeping 4 guests in 2 bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82940000/82937600/82937583/2d1a869c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Shepherds Retreat - Self catering accommodation sleeping 4 guests in 2 bedrooms Hexham Northumberland Stay at this cottage in Hexham. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Temple of Mithras and Brocolitia Roman Fort are located ... 10/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews) Lovely quite place to stay This is a lovely quiet place to stay, away from any disturbances. The welcome homemade lemon drizzle cake was very welcome and a nice touch. Beautiful scenery during the day and very dark skies at night for stargazing Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hexham-Hotels-Shepherds-Retreat-Self-Catering-Accommodation-That-Sleeps-4-Guests-In-2-Bedrooms.h82937583.Hotel-Information) ![Host & Stay | Maggie's](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76990000/76988600/76988587/76a99d29_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Host & Stay | Maggie's Hexham England Stay at this vacation home in Hexham. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and balconies. Popular attractions Chesters Roman Fort and De Vere Slaley Hall Spa ... 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) Magnificent cottage We thoroughly enjoyed this perfect little cottage in the picturesque village of Wall which is close to the historical town of Hexham. It is perfectly set up with all you can want and more. Well equipped kitchen, pretty bathroom, delightful sitting room. Parking is easy and great to be able to wash ... Reviewed on Aug 3, 2024 [](https://expedia.com/Hexham-Hotels-Host-Stay-Maggies.h76988587.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Lanehead](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=3000010838&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Lanehead hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000010838&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27)[Mar 26 - Mar 27](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000010838&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000010838&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28)[Mar 27 - Mar 28](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000010838&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000010838&startDate=3%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F29%2F2026)[Mar 27 - Mar 29](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000010838&startDate=3%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F29%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000010838&startDate=4%2F3%2F2026&endDate=4%2F5%2F2026)[Apr 3 - Apr 5](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000010838&startDate=4%2F3%2F2026&endDate=4%2F5%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Bishop Auckland is a small Market town in County Durham. The Castle just off the mArket Place is the home to the Bishop of Durham, The Land of the Prince Bishops. The gardens hold a deer park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6088251/51cc66e2-a802-4509-83f4-95da735d7544.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Auckland Castle After visiting Auckland Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bishop Auckland. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the stunning cathedral in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Auckland-Castle-Bishop-Auckland.d6088251.Vacation-Attraction) ![walks through the forest at Hamsterly cross cross over brooks and streams. Great family day out](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532494370/9cb166ad-a278-4ab6-9bc1-99558593f844.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hamsterley Forest Explore the great outdoors at Hamsterley Forest, a lovely green space in South Bedburn. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Hamsterley-Forest-Bishop-Auckland.d553248621532494370.Vacation-Attraction) #### North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Explore the great outdoors at North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a lovely green space in Stanhope. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/North-Pennines-Area-Of-Outstanding-Natural-Beauty-Bishop-Auckland.d553248621555971619.Vacation-Attraction) #### Binchester Roman Fort Find out about the history of Bishop Auckland when you take a trip to Binchester Roman Fort. Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Binchester-Roman-Fort-Bishop-Auckland.d6088253.Vacation-Attraction) #### Escomb Saxon Church Escomb Saxon Church is just one of the places to see in Bishop Auckland, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the stunning cathedral in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Escomb-Saxon-Church-Bishop-Auckland.d553248621533025521.Vacation-Attraction) #### Witton Castle Explore the great outdoors at Witton Castle, a lovely green space in Evenwood. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Witton-Castle-Bishop-Auckland.d553248621555971621.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Durham History Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48071729/dd8285fe-adef-4635-bb96-2a99ec770042.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Durham History Tour $24 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/durham-history-tour.a48071729.activity-details) ![Durham Full City Tour ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47405255/f6dd1cfa-38f3-4467-a382-37f4fa353bd6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Durham Full City Tour $31 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/durham-full-city-tour.a47405255.activity-details) ![Enjoy local legends surrounding the UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to Harry Potter and Marvel's Avengers.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46317068/cfd10adb-9033-402c-8be9-ff4994fec0a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Guided Walking Tour of Durham & its Infamous Characters $13 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/guided-walking-tour-of-durham-its-infamous-characters.a46317068.activity-details) ![Pub and History Tour of Durham with Alcohol Tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47015928/727b6053-ed84-47c0-9dfd-1a96c542dd6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pub and History Tour of Durham with Alcohol Tasting $40 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/pub-and-history-tour-of-durham-with-alcohol-tasting.a47015928.activity-details) ![Walkabout Durham History Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46329295/d9d205d7-9075-4d97-bbf9-d24b3c27382a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Walkabout Durham History Tour $21 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/walkabout-durham-history-tour.a46329295.activity-details) ![Dark Durham Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47327981/db2471b9-8b4d-4c99-8318-b4ad97269306.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dark Durham Tour $21 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/dark-durham-tour.a47327981.activity-details) [See all activities in Lanehead](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Lanehead.d3000010838.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Lanehead ![There has been a church on the site in Hexham, England, for over 1300 years since Etheldreda, Queen of Northumbria made a grant of lands to Wilfrid, Bishop of York. Of Wilfrid's Benedictine abbey, which was constructed almost entirely of material salvaged from nearby Roman ruins. The Abbey was built up during the 12th Century into its current form, with additions around the turn of the 20th Century. #LikeALocal #OnTheRoad](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4658/106c6075-7571-4f05-bc22-4f9ba27ebe59.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hexham ![church](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602738/7083c680-b1e7-408f-8353-e9e722577c9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bishop Auckland ![Copthill Quarry Disused and flooded quarry on the outcrop of the whin sill at Cowshill. The quarry was opened up in 1895 by Octavius Monkhouse who was the Innkeeper at the nearby Cowshill Inn and son of the local minister. The quarry is one of two whinstone quarries in Weardale, the other is at Stanhope, and rock was carted from the quarry to Wearhead railway station and from there down the dale for use in construction projects. About 50 men worked the quarry in the early days and as it developed permission was obtained to demolish first the vicarage and then the church itself. Now only the graveyard remains, above the quarry, north west of Copthill Farm. By 1926 the quarry was in financial difficulties and closed down but a group of local men formed the Cowshill Quarry Company and this new company took over and continued the work up until final closure in 1943. http://www.aditnow.co.uk/mines/Copt-Hill-Whinstone-Quarry/](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000009796/b575f422-b150-40ea-808f-46586de15fe3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Andrew Curtis](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/32242) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Cowshill ![Old reservoir near Scutter Hill Quarry. The ruined building on the right is 868011](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000009796/87b00855-a04e-44a5-8c73-fd57f66b17ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Andrew Curtis](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/32242) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Stanhope - Cities near Lanehead - Places of interest [Hexham](https://expedia.com/Hexham.dx4658)[Bishop Auckland](https://expedia.com/Bishop-Auckland.dx602738)[Cowshill](https://expedia.com/Cowshill.dx6085027)[Stanhope](https://expedia.com/Stanhope.dx3000009796)[Wearhead](https://expedia.com/Wearhead.dx3000442662) - [Yorkshire Dales National Park ](https://expedia.com/Yorkshire-Dales-National-Park-England.d6046377.Vacation-Attraction) - [Northumberland National Park ](https://expedia.com/Northumberland-National-Park-England.d6088311.Vacation-Attraction) - [Vindolanda ](https://expedia.com/Vindolanda-Hexham.d6088301.Vacation-Attraction) - [Housesteads Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall ](https://expedia.com/Housesteads-Fort-And-Museum-Hadrians-Wall-Hexham.d553248621532494444.Vacation-Attraction) - [North Pennines ](https://expedia.com/North-Pennines-England.d3000655548.Vacation-Attraction) - [Whinfell Forest ](https://expedia.com/Whinfell-Forest-Penrith.d553248621563222947.Vacation-Attraction) - [De Vere Slaley Hall Spa ](https://expedia.com/De-Vere-Slaley-Hall-Spa-Hexham.d553248621532494445.Vacation-Attraction) - [Hexham Abbey ](https://expedia.com/Hexham-Abbey-Hexham.d6088291.Vacation-Attraction) - [Derwent Reservoir ](https://expedia.com/Derwent-Reservoir-Consett.d553248635949801524.Vacation-Attraction) - [High Force ](https://expedia.com/High-Force-Barnard-Castle.d6088267.Vacation-Attraction) - [Housesteads Roman Fort ](https://expedia.com/Housesteads-Roman-Fort-Hexham.d6088299.Vacation-Attraction) - [Eden Valley ](https://expedia.com/Eden-Valley-England.d6049735.Vacation-Attraction) - [Hamsterley Forest ](https://expedia.com/Hamsterley-Forest-Bishop-Auckland.d553248621532494370.Vacation-Attraction) - [Eggleston Hall ](https://expedia.com/Eggleston-Hall-Barnard-Castle.d553248621555971618.Vacation-Attraction) - [Hall Hill Farm ](https://expedia.com/Hall-Hill-Farm-Durham.d553248635949801525.Vacation-Attraction) - [Killhope Lead Mining Museum ](https://expedia.com/Killhope-Lead-Mining-Museum-Bishop-Auckland.d6088269.Vacation-Attraction) - [Roman Army Museum ](https://expedia.com/Roman-Army-Museum-Brampton.d6088309.Vacation-Attraction) - [Chesters Roman Fort ](https://expedia.com/Chesters-Roman-Fort-Hexham.d6088293.Vacation-Attraction) - [Crag Lough ](https://expedia.com/Crag-Lough-Hexham.d6088305.Vacation-Attraction) - [Empire Theatre ](https://expedia.com/Empire-Theatre-Consett.d553248621532494202.Vacation-Attraction) - [Brough Castle ](https://expedia.com/Brough-Castle-Kirkby-Stephen.d553248621562820567.Vacation-Attraction) - [Low Force ](https://expedia.com/Low-Force-Barnard-Castle.d6088265.Vacation-Attraction) - [De Vere Slaley Hall Golf Course ](https://expedia.com/De-Vere-Slaley-Hall-Golf-Course-Hexham.d553248621532494609.Vacation-Attraction)