Boldon Fell

Downs, Moorland in Durham

England

Boldon Fell

The Strang Riding Centre Officially opened on July 26 1977 by Princess Anne, the Strang Riding Centre offers horse riding for children and adults with physical, learning and sensory disabilities. — The Strang Riding Centre Credit: Steve McShane

Boldon Fell is a small village located in County Durham, England. Situated on the outskirts of the town of Sunderland, it is part of the wider area known as Boldon. The village is surrounded by picturesque downs and moorland, offering stunning views of the countryside.

With a population of around 2,000 residents, Boldon Fell is a close-knit community with a strong sense of community spirit. The village is mainly residential, with a mix of houses and cottages that reflect its historic charm. Many of the properties in Boldon Fell date back several centuries, adding to the village's character.

Despite its rural setting, Boldon Fell benefits from its proximity to urban amenities. The nearby town of Sunderland provides residents with access to a wide range of shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities. The village also benefits from good transportation links, with easy access to major road networks such as the A19 and A1.

Nature lovers are drawn to Boldon Fell for its beautiful countryside. The downs and moorland surrounding the village offer opportunities for walking, hiking, and exploring the local flora and fauna. The area is also home to various bird species, making it a popular spot for birdwatching.

Overall, Boldon Fell is a charming village nestled in the stunning Durham countryside. Its mix of historic properties, sense of community, and natural beauty make it an attractive place to live for those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle with easy access to urban amenities.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 54.942461/-1.5062421 or Grid Reference NZ3160. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Strang Riding Centre Officially opened on July 26 1977 by Princess Anne, the Strang Riding Centre offers horse riding for children and adults with physical, learning and sensory disabilities.

The Strang Riding Centre

Officially opened on July 26 1977 by Princess Anne, the Strang Riding Centre offers horse riding for children and adults with physical, learning and sensory disabilities.

Northern Playing Fields There&#039;s not much in this square - there is a main A195 road to Washington, the Washington Moat House golf course and here, the Northern Playing Fields.

Northern Playing Fields

There's not much in this square - there is a main A195 road to Washington, the Washington Moat House golf course and here, the Northern Playing Fields.

Entrance to 'Triple A' dog kennels Large dog kennels and grooming / training centre. About the only thing round here, farmland otherwise.

Entrance to 'Triple A' dog kennels

Large dog kennels and grooming / training centre. About the only thing round here, farmland otherwise.

Lines near Usworth Hall They appear to be disused by the nature and variety of the flora growing upon the tracks

Lines near Usworth Hall

They appear to be disused by the nature and variety of the flora growing upon the tracks

National Trail to East House

National Trail to East House

Farm track leading to the River Don

Farm track leading to the River Don

T Junction near West Pastures

T Junction near West Pastures

A195 nears Usworth Roundabout

A195 nears Usworth Roundabout

Tractor movement lines through rape field Cultivation of fields necessitates the movement of machinery through fields with an inevitable loss of crop area.

Tractor movement lines through rape field

Cultivation of fields necessitates the movement of machinery through fields with an inevitable loss of crop area.

Trevor Littlewood

Field of oilseed rape beginning to flower The field lies to the east of a minor road named as West Pastures. The buildings of Hylton Grove Farm can just be discerned.

Field of oilseed rape beginning to flower

The field lies to the east of a minor road named as West Pastures. The buildings of Hylton Grove Farm can just be discerned.

Trevor Littlewood

Road near Hylton Grove Farm Looking north west.

Road near Hylton Grove Farm

Looking north west.

Cereal crop near Hylton Grove Farm

Cereal crop near Hylton Grove Farm

Lane towards Follingsby Looking west.

Lane towards Follingsby

Looking west.

Bus stop and woodland beside Northumberland Way (A195)

Bus stop and woodland beside Northumberland Way (A195)

Northumberland Way (A195) towards Washington Looking south east.

Northumberland Way (A195) towards Washington

Looking south east.

Cereal crop, Follingsby View south east from the disused railway.

Cereal crop, Follingsby

View south east from the disused railway.

Course of disused railway, Follingsby Tracks were still in place 2006 - <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/223501">NZ3159 : Lines near Usworth Hall</a>

Course of disused railway, Follingsby

Tracks were still in place 2006 - NZ3159 : Lines near Usworth Hall

Pit stop for the Tyne Bridge and Red Arrows Collecting for Cystic Fibrosis, Great North Run 2022.

Pit stop for the Tyne Bridge and Red Arrows

Collecting for Cystic Fibrosis, Great North Run 2022.

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Boldon Fell is located at Grid Ref: NZ3160 (Lat: 54.942461, Lng: -1.5062421)

Unitary Authority: South Tyneside

Police Authority: Northumbria

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