River Wansbeck
The River Wansbeck runs through the county of Northumberland, England. It rises above Sweethope Lough on the edge of Fourlaws Forest in the area known locally as The Wanneys; runs through the town of Ashington before discharging into the North Sea at Sandy Bay near Newbiggin-by-the-Sea.
- Type: Stream
- Description: river in Northumberland, United Kingdom
- Also known as: “Wansbeck”
Places of Interest
Highlights: Northumberland College and Church of St Andrew.
Northumberland College
College
Wansbeck General Hospital
Hospital
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Cambois and Newbiggin-by-the-Sea.
Newbiggin-by-the-Sea
Village
Bomarsund
Village
Bomarsund is a village in Northumberland, in England. Bomarsund is situated 2 miles west of River Wansbeck.
River Wansbeck
- Categories: river and body of water
- Location: England, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
55.16167° or 55° 9′ 42″ north
Longitude
-1.52944° or 1° 31′ 46″ west
Open location code
9C7W5F6C+M6
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Welsh—“River Wansbeck” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “River Wansbeck”
- Dutch: “River Wansbeck”
- Russian: “Уонсбек”
- Swedish: “River Wansbeck”
- Welsh: “Afon Wansbeck”
Places with the Same Name
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: East Sleekburn and Woodhorn Demesne.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Horsebridge Head and Castle Island.
England: Must-Visit Destinations
Worth a closer look: London and Manchester.
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