West Collierlaw Moss

Downs, Moorland in Durham

England

West Collierlaw Moss

Parkhead, Stanhope Moor The old Parkhead station was once the highest standard gauge railway station in Britain; although it was only served by passenger trains for a very short time. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.subbrit.org.uk/sb-sites/stations/p/parkhead/index.shtml" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.subbrit.org.uk/sb-sites/stations/p/parkhead/index.shtml">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>
The old railway is now a component of the C2C cycle route and the old Station House has now been lovingly restored and operates as a B and B and cafe which is open 24/365 and is a magnet for the large number of cyclists who travel this way. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.parkheadstation.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.parkheadstation.co.uk/">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> — Parkhead, Stanhope Moor Credit: Oliver Dixon

West Collierlaw Moss is a region located in Durham, England, specifically within the Downs and Moorland area. Situated in the northeast part of England, Durham is known for its picturesque landscapes and rich history. West Collierlaw Moss is one of the many natural areas within this region that attracts visitors and locals alike.

Covering a vast expanse, West Collierlaw Moss features a diverse range of ecosystems and habitats. The area is characterized by its expansive moorlands, lush grasslands, and scattered trees. This diversity in vegetation creates an ideal environment for numerous species of flora and fauna to thrive.

Wildlife enthusiasts flock to West Collierlaw Moss to observe the variety of bird species that inhabit the area. The marshlands provide a perfect breeding ground for waterfowl and wading birds, including the elegant curlew and the graceful lapwing. Moreover, the moorlands are home to birds of prey, such as kestrels and merlins, which can often be spotted soaring through the skies.

Aside from its natural beauty, West Collierlaw Moss offers visitors various recreational activities. The expansive open spaces make it an ideal location for hiking, walking, and picnicking. Additionally, the area is intersected by several walking trails, allowing visitors to explore and appreciate the unique landscapes at their own pace.

West Collierlaw Moss, located in Durham's Downs and Moorland area, offers a serene and enchanting escape for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. With its diverse habitats and abundant wildlife, it provides a welcoming environment for both relaxation and exploration.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 54.771957/-1.9826988 or Grid Reference NZ0141. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Parkhead, Stanhope Moor The old Parkhead station was once the highest standard gauge railway station in Britain; although it was only served by passenger trains for a very short time. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.subbrit.org.uk/sb-sites/stations/p/parkhead/index.shtml" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.subbrit.org.uk/sb-sites/stations/p/parkhead/index.shtml">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>
The old railway is now a component of the C2C cycle route and the old Station House has now been lovingly restored and operates as a B and B and cafe which is open 24/365 and is a magnet for the large number of cyclists who travel this way. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.parkheadstation.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.parkheadstation.co.uk/">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>

Parkhead, Stanhope Moor

The old Parkhead station was once the highest standard gauge railway station in Britain; although it was only served by passenger trains for a very short time. Link

The old railway is now a component of the C2C cycle route and the old Station House has now been lovingly restored and operates as a B and B and cafe which is open 24/365 and is a magnet for the large number of cyclists who travel this way. Link

Millstone Quarry, Crawleyside Judging from the freshness of the cut faces of stone, this quarry has not been abandoned for very long.

Millstone Quarry, Crawleyside

Judging from the freshness of the cut faces of stone, this quarry has not been abandoned for very long.

Millstone Quarry, Crawleyside Like many abandoned quarries, this one seems to have been used as a bit of a dump.

Millstone Quarry, Crawleyside

Like many abandoned quarries, this one seems to have been used as a bit of a dump.

Disused railway approaching Park Head This length of disused railway runs from the top of the Crawleyside Incline to Park Head Station and formed part of the once extensive network of railways in upper Weardale which served the lead and iron ore mining industries. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.durham.gov.uk/miner/projects.nsf/581cd74a9c6aa8b080256d48003758cb/bb96ba295948449580256e8a004f0ba8?OpenDocument" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.durham.gov.uk/miner/projects.nsf/581cd74a9c6aa8b080256d48003758cb/bb96ba295948449580256e8a004f0ba8?OpenDocument">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> This railway is now used as a path for cyclists and walkers avoiding the steep B6278 road up from Stanhope.

Disused railway approaching Park Head

This length of disused railway runs from the top of the Crawleyside Incline to Park Head Station and formed part of the once extensive network of railways in upper Weardale which served the lead and iron ore mining industries. Link

This railway is now used as a path for cyclists and walkers avoiding the steep B6278 road up from Stanhope.

Grouse moor management, Crawleyside This illustrates the process of maintaining heather moorland for grouse shooting. To the right a zone of burnt heather; to the left a zone which was burnt previously and is now occupied by shoots of tender young heather on which red grouse love to feed.

Grouse moor management, Crawleyside

This illustrates the process of maintaining heather moorland for grouse shooting. To the right a zone of burnt heather; to the left a zone which was burnt previously and is now occupied by shoots of tender young heather on which red grouse love to feed.

Sign at Parkhead Station The old Parkhead station was once the highest standard gauge railway station in Britain; although it was only served by passenger trains for a very short time. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.subbrit.org.uk/sb-sites/stations/p/parkhead/index.shtml" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.subbrit.org.uk/sb-sites/stations/p/parkhead/index.shtml">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> The old railway is now a component of the C2C cycle route and the old Station House has now been lovingly restored and operates as a B and B and cafe which is open 24/365 and is a magnet for the large number of cyclists who travel this way. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.parkheadstation.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.parkheadstation.co.uk/">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>

Sign at Parkhead Station

The old Parkhead station was once the highest standard gauge railway station in Britain; although it was only served by passenger trains for a very short time. Link

The old railway is now a component of the C2C cycle route and the old Station House has now been lovingly restored and operates as a B and B and cafe which is open 24/365 and is a magnet for the large number of cyclists who travel this way. Link

Radio mast on Collier Law, Crawleyside This mast is no longer here (17/11/2013). Just a rectangular cleared patch, not even any concrete foundations visible!

Radio mast on Collier Law, Crawleyside

This mast is no longer here (17/11/2013). Just a rectangular cleared patch, not even any concrete foundations visible!

Mast on Collier Law This small mast, seen from the access road, is presumably some part of the main installation on the summit of Collier Law.

Mast on Collier Law

This small mast, seen from the access road, is presumably some part of the main installation on the summit of Collier Law.

Fence on Collier Law There are some very stout fences partitioning up the grouse moors above Weardale.

Fence on Collier Law

There are some very stout fences partitioning up the grouse moors above Weardale.

Gate and fence, Collier Law, Crawleyside One of the fences partitioning up the grouse moors above Weardale.

Gate and fence, Collier Law, Crawleyside

One of the fences partitioning up the grouse moors above Weardale.

Wolsingham Park Moor Near Collier Law

Wolsingham Park Moor

Near Collier Law

Shooting butts on Wolsingham Park Moor The moors on either side of Weardale are much given over to grouse shooting.

Shooting butts on Wolsingham Park Moor

The moors on either side of Weardale are much given over to grouse shooting.

The track up the Red Brae On the footpath from Frosterley to Collier Law, looking towards Collier Law <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NZ0141">NZ0141</a> (the tip of the telecommunications mast can just be seen on the skyline) .

The track up the Red Brae

On the footpath from Frosterley to Collier Law, looking towards Collier Law NZ0141 (the tip of the telecommunications mast can just be seen on the skyline) .

Snowy moorland on the Red Brae Seen from the footpath from Frosterley to Collier Law. A number of sheep can be seen grazing in the snow-bound heather. In the distance are the moors on the far side of Weardale (Stanhope hidden in the valley in between).

Snowy moorland on the Red Brae

Seen from the footpath from Frosterley to Collier Law. A number of sheep can be seen grazing in the snow-bound heather. In the distance are the moors on the far side of Weardale (Stanhope hidden in the valley in between).

Footprints in the snow, Red Brae On the footpath from Frosterley to Collier Law, looking back towards Frosterley. The cairn which can just be seen on the horizon is on Fatherley Hill <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NZ0239">NZ0239</a>.

Footprints in the snow, Red Brae

On the footpath from Frosterley to Collier Law, looking back towards Frosterley. The cairn which can just be seen on the horizon is on Fatherley Hill NZ0239.

Footprints in the snow, near Fatherley Hill Probably hare tracks (information from Russel Wills). The summit of Fatherley Hill <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NZ0239">NZ0239</a> can be seen to the left in the middle distance.

Footprints in the snow, near Fatherley Hill

Probably hare tracks (information from Russel Wills). The summit of Fatherley Hill NZ0239 can be seen to the left in the middle distance.

Wolsingham Park Moor and the valley of the Black Burn The road is to provide access for the guns up to the grouse moors for which Weardale is renowned.

Wolsingham Park Moor and the valley of the Black Burn

The road is to provide access for the guns up to the grouse moors for which Weardale is renowned.

Horse and cart at Park Head One of various artworks and industrial artefacts surrounding Park Head B and B and tearooms.

Horse and cart at Park Head

One of various artworks and industrial artefacts surrounding Park Head B and B and tearooms.

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West Collierlaw Moss is located at Grid Ref: NZ0141 (Lat: 54.771957, Lng: -1.9826988)

Unitary Authority: County Durham

Police Authority: Durham

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Collier Law

Natural: peak

Source: npe

Wikidata: Q24651786

Lat/Long: 54.7710438/-1.9763746

Power: pole

Transformer: distribution

Lat/Long: 54.7710651/-1.9783735

Razed Man Made: mast

Lat/Long: 54.7709323/-1.9769772

Collier Law

Image: https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5835118

Man Made: survey_point

Ref: PP023

Tpuk Ref: TP2353

Website: https://trigpointing.uk/trig/2353

Lat/Long: 54.7710382/-1.9763371

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.7704966/-1.9842594

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.7705927/-1.9832641

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.7709756/-1.9793001

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.7708815/-1.980274

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.7707797/-1.981328

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.7706912/-1.9822441

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.7704039/-1.9852192

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.7703091/-1.9862006

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.7702069/-1.9872589

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.7701037/-1.9883275

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.7700008/-1.9893921

Image: https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6942325

Man Made: cairn

Lat/Long: 54.7707129/-1.9752713

The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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