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Bradley Park

Downs, Moorland in Durham

England

Bradley Park

Close to railway, Tyne Riverside Park The second edition Ordnance Survey map (published 1897) shows the route of an old waggonway <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7648850">NZ1064 : Old wagonway, Ovingham Riverside</a> which joined the Newcastle & Carlisle Railway just west of a junction at Hagg Bank. The modern line is protected by the green-painted metal fence on the right of the photograph. The old waggonway served a colliery near the River Tyne close to Hagg Farm but neither the colliery or waggonway are shown on the first edition 6" map (published 1864) and both appear to have gone out of use by 1897. A branch railway along the same route was installed later to serve an aerial ropeway across the river used to transport materials for the construction activities of the Newcastle & Gateshead Water Company.
Close to railway, Tyne Riverside Park Credit: Andrew Curtis

Bradley Park, located in Durham, specifically in the areas of Downs and Moorland, is a picturesque recreational space that offers various amenities and natural attractions to visitors. Spread across a vast expanse, the park provides an ideal setting for outdoor activities and relaxation.

One of the standout features of Bradley Park is its lush greenery and well-maintained landscapes. The park boasts a diverse range of trees, flowers, and shrubs, creating a visually appealing environment for nature enthusiasts. The park's maintenance team ensures that the grounds are consistently tidy and free from litter.

For active individuals, Bradley Park offers numerous facilities for sports and recreation. There are well-marked walking and jogging trails that wind through the park, providing an opportunity for exercise and exploration. Additionally, the park has well-maintained tennis and basketball courts, perfect for those seeking a more energetic experience.

The park also caters to families with children, offering a spacious playground area that is equipped with various play structures, swings, and slides. Families can enjoy picnics on the well-maintained grassy areas or utilize the park's picnic shelters for larger gatherings.

Furthermore, Bradley Park features ample parking spaces, making it easily accessible to visitors. The park is well-connected to the surrounding neighborhoods and benefits from a serene and peaceful atmosphere.

Overall, Bradley Park in Durham, specifically in Downs and Moorland, is a well-loved recreational space that offers a range of amenities and natural beauty. Whether visitors seek active pursuits, family outings, or a peaceful retreat, Bradley Park provides an inviting and enjoyable environment for all.

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Bradley Park Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.962077/-1.8094984 or Grid Reference NZ1263. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Close to railway, Tyne Riverside Park The second edition Ordnance Survey map (published 1897) shows the route of an old waggonway <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7648850">NZ1064 : Old wagonway, Ovingham Riverside</a> which joined the Newcastle & Carlisle Railway just west of a junction at Hagg Bank. The modern line is protected by the green-painted metal fence on the right of the photograph. The old waggonway served a colliery near the River Tyne close to Hagg Farm but neither the colliery or waggonway are shown on the first edition 6" map (published 1864) and both appear to have gone out of use by 1897. A branch railway along the same route was installed later to serve an aerial ropeway across the river used to transport materials for the construction activities of the Newcastle & Gateshead Water Company.
Close to railway, Tyne Riverside Park
The second edition Ordnance Survey map (published 1897) shows the route of an old waggonway NZ1064 : Old wagonway, Ovingham Riverside which joined the Newcastle & Carlisle Railway just west of a junction at Hagg Bank. The modern line is protected by the green-painted metal fence on the right of the photograph. The old waggonway served a colliery near the River Tyne close to Hagg Farm but neither the colliery or waggonway are shown on the first edition 6" map (published 1864) and both appear to have gone out of use by 1897. A branch railway along the same route was installed later to serve an aerial ropeway across the river used to transport materials for the construction activities of the Newcastle & Gateshead Water Company.
Erosion of south bank of River Tyne By 3rd February 2021, 5 months after this photo was taken, there was a further landslip in this location leading to closure of the footpath and cycle route <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6995543">NZ1264 : Landslip on south bank of River Tyne</a> "A section of the Keelman's Way, the popular walking and cycling route linking Wylam with Gateshead Quays, has had to be closed due to the imminent risk of the river bank collapsing. The Keelman's Way, which follows the south bank of the River Tyne all the way from Wylam to Gateshead Quays, has had to be closed after large cracks and collapses of the river bank have affected the stability of the path. The decision to close the footpath was taken in the interests of public safety and will mean that there will be no direct pedestrian or cycle access between Wylam railway station and Ryton for the foreseeable future. Closure signs are now being erected and a diversion route is being devised, though this is likely to be lengthy. Network Rail, whose main Newcastle-Carlisle rail line runs close to the footpath, has also been alerted. Gateshead Council has been monitoring the erosion of the river bank east of Wylam railway station for some years since changes were observed in the flow of the River Tyne which were leading to increased erosion of the south bank of the river. The land on which the erosion is taking place - and on which the Keelman's Way runs -  is privately-owned. Options for the long term future of the riverside path will now need to be examined." <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/17433/Keelman-Way-closed-at-Wylam-due-to-landslip" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/17433/Keelman-Way-closed-at-Wylam-due-to-landslip">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>
Erosion of south bank of River Tyne
By 3rd February 2021, 5 months after this photo was taken, there was a further landslip in this location leading to closure of the footpath and cycle route NZ1264 : Landslip on south bank of River Tyne "A section of the Keelman's Way, the popular walking and cycling route linking Wylam with Gateshead Quays, has had to be closed due to the imminent risk of the river bank collapsing. The Keelman's Way, which follows the south bank of the River Tyne all the way from Wylam to Gateshead Quays, has had to be closed after large cracks and collapses of the river bank have affected the stability of the path. The decision to close the footpath was taken in the interests of public safety and will mean that there will be no direct pedestrian or cycle access between Wylam railway station and Ryton for the foreseeable future. Closure signs are now being erected and a diversion route is being devised, though this is likely to be lengthy. Network Rail, whose main Newcastle-Carlisle rail line runs close to the footpath, has also been alerted. Gateshead Council has been monitoring the erosion of the river bank east of Wylam railway station for some years since changes were observed in the flow of the River Tyne which were leading to increased erosion of the south bank of the river. The land on which the erosion is taking place - and on which the Keelman's Way runs -  is privately-owned. Options for the long term future of the riverside path will now need to be examined." LinkExternal link
Landslip on south bank of River Tyne See description on earlier photo <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6991732">NZ1264 : Erosion of south bank of River Tyne</a> This photo, taken shortly after the landslip that resulted in closure of the Keelman's Way, shows the collapse of a section of the fence erected for safety. In this section the path occupies a narrow space between the river cliff and the Newcastle-Carlisle railway line.
Landslip on south bank of River Tyne
See description on earlier photo NZ1264 : Erosion of south bank of River Tyne This photo, taken shortly after the landslip that resulted in closure of the Keelman's Way, shows the collapse of a section of the fence erected for safety. In this section the path occupies a narrow space between the river cliff and the Newcastle-Carlisle railway line.
Pond near Hagg Bank
Pond near Hagg Bank
Allotments near Hagg Bank
Allotments near Hagg Bank
Oak tree at rear of George Stephenson's Cottage See description here: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3446387">NZ1264 : George Stephenson's Cottage from the rear</a>
Oak tree at rear of George Stephenson's Cottage
See description here: NZ1264 : George Stephenson's Cottage from the rear
Network Rail compound east of Wylam Station
Network Rail compound east of Wylam Station
Looking east along Lead Road This runs along into Greenside in the distance. The name comes from its former use as a packhorse route for lead ore from Weardale to smelters along the River Tyne.
Looking east along Lead Road
This runs along into Greenside in the distance. The name comes from its former use as a packhorse route for lead ore from Weardale to smelters along the River Tyne.
Field gates beside Lead Road On the east side of the road, a short distance from Greenside village.
Field gates beside Lead Road
On the east side of the road, a short distance from Greenside village.
Old wall along Lead Road Remains of a dry stone wall on the east side of the road. Lead Road takes its name from the days when packhorses travelled along it with lead from the Durham Dales to the smelter at Blaydon. The route dates from the early 18th century at least, and probably before then.
Old wall along Lead Road
Remains of a dry stone wall on the east side of the road. Lead Road takes its name from the days when packhorses travelled along it with lead from the Durham Dales to the smelter at Blaydon. The route dates from the early 18th century at least, and probably before then.
Roadside view along Lead Road Looking west along the road. The old dry stone boundary wall is still existing on this stretch. The road dates to the early 18th century at least, when it was a packhorse route for lead from the dales.
Roadside view along Lead Road
Looking west along the road. The old dry stone boundary wall is still existing on this stretch. The road dates to the early 18th century at least, when it was a packhorse route for lead from the dales.
Old gate at the roadside By the side of Lead Road, west of Greenside village. Also there is a fine view south from here over Tyne and Wear and Co Durham.
Old gate at the roadside
By the side of Lead Road, west of Greenside village. Also there is a fine view south from here over Tyne and Wear and Co Durham.
Lay-by on Lead Road Just to the south of Greenside village, looking west. This is beside the site of a former farm called Sealburns, which was demolished in the later 20th century.
Lay-by on Lead Road
Just to the south of Greenside village, looking west. This is beside the site of a former farm called Sealburns, which was demolished in the later 20th century.
Roadside gates on Lead Road At a lay-by just south of Greenside village. This was the site of an old farm called Sealburns, which is shown on old maps up to the 1947 O S one, but is now gone.
Roadside gates on Lead Road
At a lay-by just south of Greenside village. This was the site of an old farm called Sealburns, which is shown on old maps up to the 1947 O S one, but is now gone.
Sealburn Cottage, Greenside This is part of Sealburn North Farm on the southern edge of Greenside village. There is a date plaque with 1891 between the upstairs windows. Most unusual for a farm building in my experience, with usually have no indication of build dates.
Sealburn Cottage, Greenside
This is part of Sealburn North Farm on the southern edge of Greenside village. There is a date plaque with 1891 between the upstairs windows. Most unusual for a farm building in my experience, with usually have no indication of build dates.
Entrance to Sealburn North Farm Old farm at the southern edge of Greenside.
Entrance to Sealburn North Farm
Old farm at the southern edge of Greenside.
Row of cottages Cottages at Sealburn North Farm at the west end of Greenside village. These were probably farm workers cottages, built in the late 19th century. Its also possible that they were originally farm buildings and have been converted to residential use.
Row of cottages
Cottages at Sealburn North Farm at the west end of Greenside village. These were probably farm workers cottages, built in the late 19th century. Its also possible that they were originally farm buildings and have been converted to residential use.
Houses on Lead Road, Greenside This is the western side of the village. The stone houses here are probably Edwardian in date, from the early 20th century.
Houses on Lead Road, Greenside
This is the western side of the village. The stone houses here are probably Edwardian in date, from the early 20th century.
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Bradley Park is located at Grid Ref: NZ1263 (Lat: 54.962077, Lng: -1.8094984)

Unitary Authority: Gateshead

Police Authority: Northumbria

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Traffic Signals
Traffic Signals: signal
Lat/Long: 54.9589308/-1.8110504
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Bradley Hall
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 54.9641935/-1.8086845
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Bus Stop
HEXHAM ROAD-BRADLEY PARK-W/B
Bench: no
Bus: yes
Local Ref: W
Naptan AtcoCode: 410000012010
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan CommonName: HEXHAM ROAD-BRADLEY PARK-W/B
Naptan Indicator: W
Naptan Landmark: OUTSIDE PATHWAY TO BRADLEY FELL
Naptan NaptanCode: twratmam
Naptan Street: HEXHAM ROAD
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
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Lat/Long: 54.9592424/-1.8067571
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HEXHAM ROAD-WEST WOOD-E/B
Local Ref: E
Naptan AtcoCode: 410000012014
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan CommonName: HEXHAM ROAD-WEST WOOD-E/B
Naptan Indicator: E
Naptan Landmark: OUTSIDE JUNCTION LEADING TO BRADLEY FARM
Naptan NaptanCode: twratmaw
Naptan Street: HEXHAM ROAD
Naptan Verified: no
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Lat/Long: 54.9587768/-1.8136463
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HEXHAM ROAD-BRADLEY PARK-E/B
Local Ref: E
Naptan AtcoCode: 410000012016
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan CommonName: HEXHAM ROAD-BRADLEY PARK-E/B
Naptan Indicator: E
Naptan Landmark: OPPOSITE PATHWAY TO BRADLEY FELL
Naptan NaptanCode: twratmda
Naptan Street: HEXHAM ROAD
Naptan Verified: no
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Lat/Long: 54.9593681/-1.8067409
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Hexham Road-Wishing Well
Bench: no
Bin: no
Bus: yes
Local Ref: E
Naptan AtcoCode: 410000012017
Naptan Bearing: NE
Naptan Indicator: NE-Bound
Naptan Landmark: Opposite Willies Well House
Naptan NaptanCode: twratmdg
Naptan Street: B6317
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
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Lat/Long: 54.9602882/-1.8027409
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Barrier: bollard
Motor Vehicle: no
Lat/Long: 54.9596858/-1.8069264
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Crossing: island
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