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West Blackdene Pasture

Downs, Moorland in Durham

England

West Blackdene Pasture

Grazing pasture at Newhouse Pastures This is an area of level pasture adjacent to the Weardale Way.
Grazing pasture at Newhouse Pastures Credit: Clive Nicholson

West Blackdene Pasture is a large expanse of downs and moorland located in Durham, England. Covering an area of approximately 500 acres, it is a significant natural landscape in the region. The pasture is situated on the western slopes of the Durham Dales, offering panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

The terrain of West Blackdene Pasture is characterized by undulating hills, rocky outcrops, and patches of heather moorland. The area is home to a diverse range of plant and animal species, making it an important habitat for wildlife conservation. Visitors to the pasture can expect to see a variety of bird species, including buzzards, kestrels, and curlews.

The pasture is also intersected by several streams and small rivers, which add to its natural beauty. These waterways provide a source of freshwater for the local ecosystem, supporting the growth of aquatic plants and providing a habitat for fish and amphibians.

For outdoor enthusiasts, West Blackdene Pasture offers ample opportunities for activities such as hiking, nature walks, and birdwatching. There are several well-marked trails that crisscross the area, allowing visitors to explore its different ecosystems and enjoy the breathtaking vistas.

Access to West Blackdene Pasture is relatively easy, with a nearby car park providing convenient parking for visitors. Local authorities have implemented measures to protect the area's natural beauty and wildlife, including designated conservation zones and restrictions on certain activities.

Overall, West Blackdene Pasture is a picturesque and ecologically significant landscape, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the natural wonders of Durham's countryside.

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Grazing pasture at Newhouse Pastures This is an area of level pasture adjacent to the Weardale Way.
Grazing pasture at Newhouse Pastures
This is an area of level pasture adjacent to the Weardale Way.
Bridleway over Carr Brow Moor From Middlehope Bank (the minor road from Rookhope to Ireshopeburn) the bridleway gives good walking down towards Levelgate Sike and up over the shoulder of Bleak Laws on Carr Brow Moor. Just beyond the horizon, it passes through a gate and becomes a more substantial track, rather cut up by big tractor tyres, making the descent into Weardale a bit more wearing than the pleasant going on the moor.
Bridleway over Carr Brow Moor
From Middlehope Bank (the minor road from Rookhope to Ireshopeburn) the bridleway gives good walking down towards Levelgate Sike and up over the shoulder of Bleak Laws on Carr Brow Moor. Just beyond the horizon, it passes through a gate and becomes a more substantial track, rather cut up by big tractor tyres, making the descent into Weardale a bit more wearing than the pleasant going on the moor.
River Wear near Waterside Farm
River Wear near Waterside Farm
Newfield The property at Newfield seen along its access road high on the northern side of Weardale.
Newfield
The property at Newfield seen along its access road high on the northern side of Weardale.
Trees on grazing land at West Blackdene Several deciduous trees in the field which has rough grazing; it's south of a minor road in Weardale. Chapel Fell is the moorland hill in the distance.
Trees on grazing land at West Blackdene
Several deciduous trees in the field which has rough grazing; it's south of a minor road in Weardale. Chapel Fell is the moorland hill in the distance.
Trees in valley of Elmford Cleugh Elmford Cleugh is a tributary of the River Wear descending on the north side of the valley.
Trees in valley of Elmford Cleugh
Elmford Cleugh is a tributary of the River Wear descending on the north side of the valley.
Head of the River Wear The point where Killhope Burn and Burnhope Burn meet to become the River Wear - at the aptly named village of Wearhead.
Head of the River Wear
The point where Killhope Burn and Burnhope Burn meet to become the River Wear - at the aptly named village of Wearhead.
Wearhead The A689 running through the small village of Wearhead
Wearhead
The A689 running through the small village of Wearhead
West Blackdene Small community near Ireshopeburn in Weardale
West Blackdene
Small community near Ireshopeburn in Weardale
Weardale Way between Wearhead and West Blackdene Riverside path in pastures beside the Wear
Weardale Way between Wearhead and West Blackdene
Riverside path in pastures beside the Wear
River Wear at West Blackdene The Weardale Way crosses the river at this point, to reach West Blackdene
River Wear at West Blackdene
The Weardale Way crosses the river at this point, to reach West Blackdene
On the Weardale Way opposite Iresburnhope The long distance footpath on the banks of the Wear, opposite the small village of Iresburnhope
On the Weardale Way opposite Iresburnhope
The long distance footpath on the banks of the Wear, opposite the small village of Iresburnhope
Newhouse Pasture Green pasture on the valley floor of Weardale
Newhouse Pasture
Green pasture on the valley floor of Weardale
Footbridge across the River Wear A 77 mile route following the River Wear from the sea at the Lindesfarne Memorial, Sunderland to the headwaters in the east Pennines, keeping as close as is possible to the river. It visits Lumley Castle, Durham (where the Castle and Cathedral forms a World Heritage Site), Bishop Auckland and Stanhope. After Stanhope the Way makes a northward loop to Rookhope to take in part of a tributary, Rookhope Burn.
Footbridge across the River Wear
A 77 mile route following the River Wear from the sea at the Lindesfarne Memorial, Sunderland to the headwaters in the east Pennines, keeping as close as is possible to the river. It visits Lumley Castle, Durham (where the Castle and Cathedral forms a World Heritage Site), Bishop Auckland and Stanhope. After Stanhope the Way makes a northward loop to Rookhope to take in part of a tributary, Rookhope Burn.
River level monitoring station on the Killhope Burn, Wearhead For information on water levels: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://riverlevels.uk/killhope-burn-stanhope-wearhead#.YpYn1qjMJPY" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://riverlevels.uk/killhope-burn-stanhope-wearhead#.YpYn1qjMJPY">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
River level monitoring station on the Killhope Burn, Wearhead
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The head of the Wear at Wearhead The River Wear starts here, below the junction of the Burnhope Burn and the Killhope Burn. Weardale, and the Weardale Way start 4½ miles upstream at the head of the Killhope Burn
The head of the Wear at Wearhead
The River Wear starts here, below the junction of the Burnhope Burn and the Killhope Burn. Weardale, and the Weardale Way start 4½ miles upstream at the head of the Killhope Burn
Public convenience, Wearhead The villages of Weardale are well supplied with free toilets.
Public convenience, Wearhead
The villages of Weardale are well supplied with free toilets.
The Weardale Way crossing the Wear to West Blackdene A 77 mile route following the River Wear from the sea at the Lindesfarne Memorial, Sunderland to the headwaters in the east Pennines, keeping as close as is possible to the river. It visits Lumley Castle, Durham (where the Castle and Cathedral forms a World Heritage Site), Bishop Auckland and Stanhope. After Stanhope the Way makes a northward loop to Rookhope to take in part of a tributary, Rookhope Burn.
The Weardale Way crossing the Wear to West Blackdene
A 77 mile route following the River Wear from the sea at the Lindesfarne Memorial, Sunderland to the headwaters in the east Pennines, keeping as close as is possible to the river. It visits Lumley Castle, Durham (where the Castle and Cathedral forms a World Heritage Site), Bishop Auckland and Stanhope. After Stanhope the Way makes a northward loop to Rookhope to take in part of a tributary, Rookhope Burn.
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West Blackdene Pasture is located at Grid Ref: NY8740 (Lat: 54.757914, Lng: -2.2020196)

Unitary Authority: County Durham

Police Authority: Durham

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