Traditional county: Northumberland · Region: North East
Explore West Horton, Northumberland with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the West Horton 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 | West Horton |
| Traditional County | Northumberland |
| Region | North East |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 55.570726 |
| Longitude | -1.958393 |
| Place Type | Hamlet |
The agricultural landscape surrounding West Horton speaks to the enduring connection between the land and its inhabitants. It lies 4.5 km north-east of Wooler (from Wooler: bearing 54°T, OS grid NU 027 307), and is situated east-south-east of Doddington village. The hamlet's character is defined by its rural setting within Northumberland, a region known for its wild beauty and rich history. Farming remains a key element of the local economy, with fields stretching across the gently undulating terrain. West Horton itself is a small collection of dwellings, reflecting a peaceful existence far removed from urban bustle. The proximity to the Cheviot Hills, part of the Northumberland National Park, offers residents and visitors opportunities for exploration and appreciation of the natural environment.
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Explore West Horton, Northumberland, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 55.570726, -1.958393. 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. |