Carraw Bed and Breakfast
Military Road
Humshaugh
Hexham
Northumberland
NE46 4DB
Tel: +44 (0)1434 689857
Fax: +44 (0)1434 700800
Road Directions
If you are using a satellite navigation system (Sat Nav) to reach us we advise you to enter the grid reference NY849710 or the latitude / longitude co-ordinates 55.03404 / -2.23649. Sat Nav users can enter the post code NE46 4DB, but please follow the directions below once you reach Housesteads Roman Fort (travelling east) or Chollerford - Chesters Bridge (travelling west) as our postcode is not unique to us!
From the M6 / Carlisle (approximately 31 miles)
• At junction 43 (M6 Motorway) follow the A69 (signposted Hexham, Newcastle).
• After approximately 16 miles turn left onto the B630 (signposted Greenhead).
• Turn right onto the “Military Road” - B6318.
• Continue on the B6318 for approximately 13 miles.
• Carraw Bed and Breakfast is located on the right hand side (approximately 4 miles after Housesteads Roman Fort).
From the A1 / Newcastle / Gateshead (approximately 26 miles)
• At junction of A1 / A69 follow the A69 (signposted Hexham).
• At Styford Roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A69 (signposted Jedburgh, Carlisle) along Corbidge Bypass.
• At Bridge End Roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A69 (signposted Carlisle).
• Turn right onto the A6079 (signposted Otterburn, Bellingham, Rothbury, Chollerford and Acomb).
• Continue on A6079 for approximately 3 miles.
• At crossroads with B6318 turn left (signposted Chollerford).
• Cross the River Tyne at Chollerford (Chesters Bridge).
• At roundabout take the 1st exit onto the "Military Road" – B6318 (signposted Carlisle).
• Carraw Bed and Breakfast is located on the left hand side after approximately 4½ miles, just past The Temple of Mithras (Brocolitia), on your left.
Public Transport Directions
There is an excellent tourist bus service (the AD122) in high season, running along Hadrian's Wall between Newcastle and Carlisle, stopping at visitor attractions, towns and villages along the way. Alight at the Roman Site, The Temple of Mithras (Brocolitia), on the Military Road (B6318), Carraw Bed and Breakfast is a short walk away.
A limited service may run in the winter. Further details can be obtained from Traveline North East and Cumbria on 0870 608 2 608.
The nearest train stations are at Hexham (10 miles away) and Haydon Bridge (7 miles away). Northern Rail serves both. For details of fares and times contact National Rail Enquiries on 08457 484950.
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