(Hamlet near Woodland)
Traditional county: County Durham · Region: North East
Explore Lane Head, County Durham with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Lane Head map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
| Place | Lane Head |
| Traditional County | County Durham |
| Region | North East |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 54.628328 |
| Longitude | -1.878841 |
| Place Type | Hamlet |
The rolling, green landscape surrounding Lane Head speaks of a long agricultural heritage. It lies 9.2 km north-north-east of Barnard Castle (from Barnard Castle: bearing 15°T, OS grid NZ 079 259), and is situated south-east of Woodland village. Lane Head's character is defined by its rural setting, with farms and fields dominating the immediate surroundings. The hamlet itself comprises a small cluster of dwellings, reflecting its origins as a place for workers associated with the surrounding estates. The proximity to the Teesdale area means Lane Head benefits from the natural beauty of the North Pennines, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering residents and visitors opportunities for walking and exploring the picturesque countryside. While not a large settlement, Lane Head embodies the quiet charm and traditional way of life often found in the hamlets of County Durham.
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Explore Lane Head, County Durham, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 54.628328, -1.878841. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | June 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |