Staindrop

England

Staindrop lies in County Durham's Teesdale valley, reached via the A688 which forms the village's main artery. Most visitors arrive from Scotch Corner on the A1(M), following the A6108 north then the A688 west - a scenic route through typical Pennine countryside. Locals use the same road for the short hop to Barnard Castle, whilst the A67 to the north connects to Darlington and the wider motorway network. With roughly 50 fast charging points scattered across the area, EV drivers should plan stops in Barnard Castle or along major routes. The village's crowning glory is Raby Castle, whose imposing 14th-century towers loom over the western approach.