West Allotment

Downs, Moorland in Durham

England

West Allotment

Low water on Langdon Beck The upper reaches of Langdon Beck looking towards the spoil heaps from old lead mines. Low water levels on a day of record breaking temperatures. — Low water on Langdon Beck Credit: Gordon Hatton

West Allotment is a small village located in the county of Durham, England. Situated on the northeast coast, it is part of the larger metropolitan borough of North Tyneside. The village is known for its picturesque landscapes, characterized by rolling downs and vast moorland.

The downs of West Allotment offer stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. These gently sloping hills are covered in lush greenery, providing a peaceful and idyllic setting for outdoor activities such as hiking and picnicking. The downs are also home to a variety of wildlife, including rabbits, birds, and occasionally, deer.

Adjacent to the downs, the moorland of West Allotment adds to the village's natural beauty. These expanses of open land are covered in heather and grasses, creating a striking contrast against the blue skies. The moorland provides a habitat for various plant and animal species, making it a popular spot for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

West Allotment is not only known for its natural landscapes but also for its close-knit community. The village has a small population, with residents often engaging in local events and activities. The village is served by a primary school, providing education for the younger generations.

Overall, West Allotment offers a tranquil and scenic retreat, allowing visitors and residents to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse themselves in nature.

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West Allotment Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.699818/-2.2447115 or Grid Reference NY8433. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Low water on Langdon Beck

The upper reaches of Langdon Beck looking towards the spoil heaps from old lead mines. Low water levels on a day of record breaking temperatures.

Gordon Hatton

Bridge over Langdon Beck

Bridge carrying the St John's Chapel to Teesdale road over Langdon Beck at around the 440m contour.

Gordon Hatton

Disused quarry near to West Beck

There are several quarries on the western side of Chapel Fell, all are disused though the largest does see some occasional, minor activity. The quarry in view is a smaller one; it's on the west side of the road crossing between Langdon Beck and St. John's Chapel. The distant hill is High Field.

Trevor Littlewood

Access road for disused quarry

The quarry is at Harthope Bank on the western side of Chapel Fell. There does seem to be some occasional activity on the floor of the quarry, perhaps the salvaging of some already cut rock.

Trevor Littlewood

Fence line on ridge of Noon Hill

Noon Hill has no true summit and must have been named because of its appearance from the valley; it is in fact just a ridge of Chapel Fell. Chapel Fell is the cloud-shadowed band on the horizon.

Trevor Littlewood

Redwing, Teesdale

Redwing is a property in an enclosure which is little more than moorland; it's low down on the south-east ridge of Three Pikes in Teesdale. It was surely unoccupied in 1994 when the image was made and present day aerial imagery shows no access road to it or any suggestion of activity around it. The dark band in the middle distance is Cronkley Scar. Bink Moss is the moorland hill on the horizon.

Trevor Littlewood

West Allotment above Langdon Beck

Mike Quinn

Confluence with West Beck

West Beck is a tributary of Langdon Beck; it enters the image from the right where it meets another, lesser, stream. The main valley of Langdon Beck is seen distantly.

Trevor Littlewood

West Beck

West Beck carries its water to join Langdon Beck which occupies the obvious location ahead in the image. Remains of the old lead mining industry abound here and some are in view including perhaps the grassed rib from which the photograph was taken - possibly spoil from a mine level.

Trevor Littlewood

Tributary stream joining Langdon Beck

Un-named on OS maps a minor stream merges with Langdon Beck close to an erosion scar with exposed rock strata. The photograph was taken from an extensive spoil heap of the main lead mine in the valley, long disused.

Trevor Littlewood

Moorland declining westwards from Noon Hill

From Noon Hill the Tees/Wear watershed line descends to the west crossing very poorly drained ground. The estate or farm road seen is a recent, unmapped and unwelcome addition to this desolate piece of land. The distant grassy dome rises to 708m and is known by various names ; High Field, Coldberry End, Great Stony Hill......

Trevor Littlewood

Ground descending to head of Langdon Beck

Langdon Beck is a side valley of upper Teesdale though it actually descends to make a confluence with Harwood Beck. The view is beyond the valley head to the ridge connecting Chapel Fell and Fendrith Hill, from the upper eastern slope of Three Pikes.

Trevor Littlewood

Causeway Hill

David Brown

In Upper Teesdale below Grasshill Common

View SW from B6277 Alston - Middleton-in-Teesdale road, across to West Common (Herdship Fell, 2,070 ft.), with Lune Forest (Mickle Fell, 2,591 ft.) behind on left. [Precise location may be out by half a mile?].

Ben Brooksbank