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Atkinson's Peat Moss

Downs, Moorland in Durham

England

Atkinson's Peat Moss

Peat banks on north-west side of Harwood Common A hill walker following the Tees / Wear watershed on a perfect winter's day. Harwood Common is a minor moorland hill along the watershed; other hills in the distance are High Field, Chapel Fell and Fendrith Hill.
Peat banks on north-west side of Harwood Common Credit: Trevor Littlewood

Atkinson's Peat Moss, located in Durham, is a renowned supplier of high-quality peat moss. This family-owned business has been operating for over 50 years, specializing in the extraction and processing of peat from the local downs and moorland areas.

The peat moss extracted from Atkinson's is known for its excellent quality and unique characteristics. It is derived from the natural decomposition of organic matter, primarily sphagnum moss, over thousands of years. This process creates a dense, fibrous material that is highly effective for numerous applications.

Atkinson's Peat Moss is widely used in horticulture and gardening due to its exceptional water retention properties and ability to improve soil structure. It helps to retain moisture in the soil, promoting healthy plant growth and reducing the need for frequent watering. Additionally, the high organic content of the peat moss enriches the soil by releasing essential nutrients slowly over time.

The peat moss from Atkinson's is also favored in the agricultural industry for livestock bedding. Its absorbent nature makes it ideal for creating a comfortable and hygienic environment for animals, while effectively managing waste and odors.

Moreover, Atkinson's Peat Moss takes pride in its commitment to sustainable practices. They carefully manage the extraction process to minimize environmental impact and maintain the delicate balance of the downs and moorland areas. The company also ensures compliance with all regulations and guidelines related to peat extraction and conservation.

With a strong reputation for quality and reliability, Atkinson's Peat Moss remains a trusted choice for individuals, businesses, and organizations seeking top-grade peat moss for their various needs.

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Atkinson's Peat Moss Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.710184/-2.2987702 or Grid Reference NY8035. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Peat banks on north-west side of Harwood Common A hill walker following the Tees / Wear watershed on a perfect winter's day. Harwood Common is a minor moorland hill along the watershed; other hills in the distance are High Field, Chapel Fell and Fendrith Hill.
Peat banks on north-west side of Harwood Common
A hill walker following the Tees / Wear watershed on a perfect winter's day. Harwood Common is a minor moorland hill along the watershed; other hills in the distance are High Field, Chapel Fell and Fendrith Hill.
Small cairn at summit of Harwood Common Harwood Common is a minor moorland hill along the Tees / Wear watershed. Most of the ground in the distance is along that same watershed - High Field is to the left with Chapel Fell and Fendrith Hill in the distance. To the right is Three Pikes: only the northern end of it can be considered to be along that watershed.
Small cairn at summit of Harwood Common
Harwood Common is a minor moorland hill along the Tees / Wear watershed. Most of the ground in the distance is along that same watershed - High Field is to the left with Chapel Fell and Fendrith Hill in the distance. To the right is Three Pikes: only the northern end of it can be considered to be along that watershed.
Long Gill Sike under moonlight Long Gill Sike drains part of the south side of Harwood Common, its southern slope rises to the left out of the image. The stream is a tributary of Harwood Beck, itself a major feeder of the River Tees. The moon in the image is almost full - the full moon came the day after the photograph was taken. The image was made at 16:02; although there was residual light in the sky from the sun, it had dipped below the local horizon well before the actual sunset which on this day at Forest-in-Teesdale had been at 15:43.
Long Gill Sike under moonlight
Long Gill Sike drains part of the south side of Harwood Common, its southern slope rises to the left out of the image. The stream is a tributary of Harwood Beck, itself a major feeder of the River Tees. The moon in the image is almost full - the full moon came the day after the photograph was taken. The image was made at 16:02; although there was residual light in the sky from the sun, it had dipped below the local horizon well before the actual sunset which on this day at Forest-in-Teesdale had been at 15:43.
Greencomb Sike
Greencomb Sike
Slate Sike
Slate Sike
Landrover crossing from Teesdale to Weardale The hill road is a 'green lane' connecting an isolated location along the B6277 in Teesdale with Ireshopeburn in Weardale. It crosses the watershed between the valleys at a height of over 670 metres. The Landrover is a 1983 model.
Landrover crossing from Teesdale to Weardale
The hill road is a 'green lane' connecting an isolated location along the B6277 in Teesdale with Ireshopeburn in Weardale. It crosses the watershed between the valleys at a height of over 670 metres. The Landrover is a 1983 model.
Fence crossing Scaud Hill The summit of Scaud Hill has little prominence yet is an obvious location along the fence line following the Tees / Wear watershed. It's a clear high point made more noticeable by the small cairn beside the fence. Burnhope Seat is the distant, central, moorland hill. The small rectangle to the right of the cairn looks like a notice but it's just a metal plate fixed to the top wires of the fence to make the presence of the barrier apparent to low-flying grouse.
Fence crossing Scaud Hill
The summit of Scaud Hill has little prominence yet is an obvious location along the fence line following the Tees / Wear watershed. It's a clear high point made more noticeable by the small cairn beside the fence. Burnhope Seat is the distant, central, moorland hill. The small rectangle to the right of the cairn looks like a notice but it's just a metal plate fixed to the top wires of the fence to make the presence of the barrier apparent to low-flying grouse.
Mill Sike Mill Sike is the stream flowing in the foreground groove. Much of the ground in the vicinity is disturbed due to old mining activity - the apparent dome at the right side of the image will be a 'collar' of spoil around an old mine shaft. The three hills on the horizon are the highest peaks of the northern Pennines - the Great and Little Dun Fells and Cross Fell.
Mill Sike
Mill Sike is the stream flowing in the foreground groove. Much of the ground in the vicinity is disturbed due to old mining activity - the apparent dome at the right side of the image will be a 'collar' of spoil around an old mine shaft. The three hills on the horizon are the highest peaks of the northern Pennines - the Great and Little Dun Fells and Cross Fell.
Barren, gravelly material on Scaud Hill The rock debris will be the result of mining and ore processing at this remote location close to the 694 m. summit of Scaud Hill. It's supposed that mined material will have been crushed on site and sorted to remove as much waste rock as possible leaving the remaining, useful ore to be transported to a smelt mill. The broken waste rock as seen in the image would be left on site.
Barren, gravelly material on Scaud Hill
The rock debris will be the result of mining and ore processing at this remote location close to the 694 m. summit of Scaud Hill. It's supposed that mined material will have been crushed on site and sorted to remove as much waste rock as possible leaving the remaining, useful ore to be transported to a smelt mill. The broken waste rock as seen in the image would be left on site.
Public footpath leaving B6277 The path leaves the B6277 going on to moorland as indicated by the finger post. The moorland slopes extend to the west with the highest hills of the northern Pennines - the Great and Little Dun Fells, and Cross Fell - just showing on the horizon.
Public footpath leaving B6277
The path leaves the B6277 going on to moorland as indicated by the finger post. The moorland slopes extend to the west with the highest hills of the northern Pennines - the Great and Little Dun Fells, and Cross Fell - just showing on the horizon.
Remains at Grass Hill Farm There's ruined masonry in the foreground but all that remains standing at Grass Hill Farm is a small, single storey building. The Dun Fells and Cross Fell are seen in the distance.
Remains at Grass Hill Farm
There's ruined masonry in the foreground but all that remains standing at Grass Hill Farm is a small, single storey building. The Dun Fells and Cross Fell are seen in the distance.
Hill track meandering among peat banks The track route has climbed from the valley of the Burnhope Burn beginning as a hard surfaced road, (but not tarmacked), changing in nature according to the type of ground being crossed. Here it's over virtually level ground close to the watershed between Teesdale and Weardale.
Hill track meandering among peat banks
The track route has climbed from the valley of the Burnhope Burn beginning as a hard surfaced road, (but not tarmacked), changing in nature according to the type of ground being crossed. Here it's over virtually level ground close to the watershed between Teesdale and Weardale.
Fence line crossing Langtae Head Langtae Head is an area of moorland along the Tees / Wear watershed taking its name from being the source of the Langtae Burn which drains into Weardale. It's the low point between the moorland hills High Field, (behind the camera position), and Burnhope Seat, which occupies the left-side horizon in the image.
Fence line crossing Langtae Head
Langtae Head is an area of moorland along the Tees / Wear watershed taking its name from being the source of the Langtae Burn which drains into Weardale. It's the low point between the moorland hills High Field, (behind the camera position), and Burnhope Seat, which occupies the left-side horizon in the image.
Summit of High Field The summit area as seen from west along the watershed fence line. A fine location, dry underfoot and, unlike many moorland hills, no doubt about the summit location.
Summit of High Field
The summit area as seen from west along the watershed fence line. A fine location, dry underfoot and, unlike many moorland hills, no doubt about the summit location.
Disused mine shaft near Petergill Sike
Disused mine shaft near Petergill Sike
Hill walker returning from summit of Great Stony Hill The hill's summit is along the fence line where there's a cairn and a trig point. The climber is returning to the hill road crossing between Weardale and Teesdale at its high point, Coldberry End.
Hill walker returning from summit of Great Stony Hill
The hill's summit is along the fence line where there's a cairn and a trig point. The climber is returning to the hill road crossing between Weardale and Teesdale at its high point, Coldberry End.
Hill End Hill End would be thought by most to lie in upper Teesdale but it actually lies in the valley of the Harwood Beck. As can be seen, it's unoccupied and is deteriorating.
Hill End
Hill End would be thought by most to lie in upper Teesdale but it actually lies in the valley of the Harwood Beck. As can be seen, it's unoccupied and is deteriorating.
Herdship Herdship is a farm in the valley of Herdship Beck, a tributary of the River Tees which would be thought by many motoring the B6277 to be the continuation of Teesdale.
Herdship
Herdship is a farm in the valley of Herdship Beck, a tributary of the River Tees which would be thought by many motoring the B6277 to be the continuation of Teesdale.
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Atkinson's Peat Moss is located at Grid Ref: NY8035 (Lat: 54.710184, Lng: -2.2987702)

Unitary Authority: County Durham

Police Authority: Durham

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