Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49
- Land size
- 2.78 acres
Description
The land at the Milecastle is a ring-fenced plot of land, extending to circa 1.12 hectares (2.78 acres). This sale presents a rare opportunity to acquire an accessible block of land. Located in an area of Northumberland famed for its beauty and within sight of Hadrian’s wall; all of which bring extensive amenity, environmental and diversification opportunities.
• Roadside Access
• Diversification/Lifestyle Opportunity
• Pony Paddock
• Extending in all to circa 1.12 hectares (2.78 acres)
• Environmental/Amenity Potential
DESCRIPTION
The land at the Milecastle comprises of approximately 2.78 acres of permanent grassland. Set within a ring fence the land offers an array of possibilities.
The land is of a convenient size and well located for anyone wishing to acquire a useful block of land to establish (or further) any small holder aspirations and/or a pony paddock.
Moreover its current nature suggests that it holds significant amenity and environmental appeal, both of which offer scope for monetization or simply for well-being benefits.
Alternatively, the lands’ location within the immediate vicinity of Hadrian’s Wall and a ready footfall of tourists, suggest that subject to the necessary consents being sought, the land could form an ideal base for any diversified business be it glamping, camping and alike.
LOCATION
Aside from being accessible for the passing tourist trade the land is readily accessible to local towns and cities. It lies approximately 2.1 miles to the north of Haltwhistle, with Hexham and Carlisle being approximately 16 and 23 miles to the east and west respectively. The land sits directly adjacent to the B6318 “Military Road”.
The property is ideally located within the Tyne Valley and within Northumberland National Park.
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ACCESS
The land benefits from good access, being via a shared track as marked brown on the plan, which adjoins the public highway. Maintenance for the track will be shared on an according to user.
BOUNDARIES
The land benefits from secure boundaries to its north and east, with a post and net wire fence to the west. An additional stock proof boundary will be required to be installed between points A and B on the plan, specific route to be agreed on the ground. In addition, a gateway will need to be inserted from the shared access track to the field. Both these works are to be done within 6 weeks of completion at the cost of the buyer.
GENERAL REMARKS & STIPULATIONS
SERVICES
It is understood mains water is within close proximity to the land.
SPORTING RIGHTS AND MINERAL RIGHTS
Included in the sale in so far as they are owned.
TENURE
Freehold with Vacant Possession on Completion.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEMES
The nature of the land at the Milecastle and the possibilities currently available via government and/or third-party funding suggests that further revenue can be generated from the land.
METHOD OF SALE
The property is to be offered for sale as a whole by Private Treaty. The Seller reserves the right to amalgamate, withdraw, or exclude any of the property shown at any time or to generally amend the particulars or order of sale.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Northumberland County Council. Any enquiries regarding planning or statutory matters should be directed to the Local Authority.
BURDENS
The property is sold subject to all rights including rights of way, whether public or private, rights of light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights, obligations and easements, quasi easements and restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains and water, gas and other pipes, whether or not constituted in the title deeds or referred to in these particulars.
The Purchasers will be held to have satisfied themselves as to the nature of such burdens.
ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS
Prospective Buyers should be aware that in the event that they are successful, they will be required to provide us with documents in relation to Money Laundering Regulations, one being photographic ID, i.e. driving licence or passport and the other being a utility bill showing their address.
VIEWINGS
Viewings should not be unaccompanied and are by prior appointment only. Arrangements can be made by contacting YoungsRPS, Hexham Mart office on Harry Morshead harry.
Map Location
Property details
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- Council Tax Band
- TBC
- Date Posted
- 2026-05-27
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 28 Bare & Undeveloped Land listings in North East England (1+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
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- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 88% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Haltwhistle Primary Academy1.4 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 213
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Henshaw Church of England Primary School3.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 86
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Greenhead Church of England Nursery and Primary School3.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 50
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Gilsland CofE Primary School5.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 18
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Whitfield CofE Primary School6.1 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 22
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Haydon Bridge High School7.6 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 392
- Type
- Foundation school
- Samuel King's School12 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 113
- Type
- Foundation school
- William Howard School12 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,312
- Type
- Academy converter
- Queen Elizabeth High School13 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 13 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,299
- Type
- Academy converter
- St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham13 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 9 to 13
- Pupils
- 168
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Walking trail
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Surface water
The detail behind these bandings
The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.
- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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