Scrog Hill

Hill, Mountain in Durham

England

Scrog Hill

Sheep in fields east of farm at Rose Hill Expectant sheep occupy and graze these fields; at least one of them, nearest the camera, has already produced a lamb. — Sheep in fields east of farm at Rose Hill Credit: Trevor Littlewood

Scrog Hill, located in Durham, is a prominent hill or small mountain that offers stunning views and recreational opportunities for both locals and visitors alike. With an elevation of approximately 500 feet, it stands as a testament to the natural beauty of the region.

The hill is characterized by its lush greenery and diverse flora, making it an ideal location for hiking and nature walks. The trails winding up the hill provide an immersive experience through picturesque landscapes and serene surroundings. Along the way, hikers can encounter a variety of plant and animal species, adding to the area's ecological significance.

At the summit of Scrog Hill, one can enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including valleys, meadows, and nearby bodies of water. On clear days, visitors can even catch glimpses of distant towns and landmarks.

Scrog Hill also holds historical and cultural importance for the local community. It has been a popular site for outdoor events, such as picnics, concerts, and festivals, providing a communal space for residents to gather and enjoy the outdoors.

Furthermore, the hill is easily accessible, with well-maintained roads leading up to its base and ample parking facilities. This accessibility has contributed to its popularity among outdoor enthusiasts, families, and nature lovers.

In conclusion, Scrog Hill in Durham is a scenic and culturally significant location, offering breathtaking views, diverse flora and fauna, and recreational opportunities for all who visit. Whether it be for a leisurely stroll, a family picnic, or simply admiring the natural beauty, Scrog Hill provides a memorable experience in the heart of Durham.

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Scrog Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.732811/-2.1065917 or Grid Reference NY9337. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Sheep in fields east of farm at Rose Hill

Expectant sheep occupy and graze these fields; at least one of them, nearest the camera, has already produced a lamb.

Trevor Littlewood

South Eastgate Plantation

Plantations are normally large and densely packed with coniferous trees; South Eastgate Plantation is small and thinly populated with broadleaved trees.

Trevor Littlewood

Quarry of 'Weardale Works'

Weardale has seen massive amounts of rock quarried from its sides and no larger working exists in the valley than the old Blue Circle, later Lafarge operation on the south side which supplied limestone by conveyor to the cement works at Eastgate; OS mapping names the area as 'Weardale Works'. Soon after the Lafarge purchase quarrying and cement manufacture ceased and the cement works at Eastgate was erased. Similarly the quarrying operation ended and the quarry area has been landscaped. Once a public footpath cut across the north end of the quarry site; it was closed during the period of extraction but it seems that it might be reopened in the future; the image here was taken from the probable line of the path and shows distantly part of the quarry face beyond nearer workings.

Trevor Littlewood

Estate road crossing Yew Cleugh

An estate/farm road enters the Weardale side valley of Western Hope keeping above the east side of the Westernhope Burn. That road is seen here descending to cross the minor stream of Yew Cleugh; the view is northwards.

Trevor Littlewood

South-west corner of Ludwell Wood

Ludwell Wood lies to the east of the valley of Western Hope; it's seen in this image from an estate road to the south on the same side of Western Hope.

Trevor Littlewood

Estate road in Western Hope

An estate road enters Western Hope on its eastern side where for some distance it runs at the lower edge of the 'Weardale Works', now disused. The 'Works' was a limestone quarrying operation which cut and crushed the rock then transported it by conveyor down to the floor of the Wear Valley at Eastgate for the manufacture of cement at the Blue Circle plant there. The mounds in the distance are landscaped spoil heaps of the quarry; the road runs below there too.

Trevor Littlewood

Storage shed

Andrew Tatlow

Herding Sheep

Andrew Tatlow

Ludwell

Haymaking in fields on Ludwell Farm.

Peter McDermott

Old and new at Littlewood Farm

A curious situation here where the foundations of the new build in front of the camera seem to have been installed across the line of a public footpath or at least very close to it! The footpath arises from a minor road on the south side of the River Wear and rises south-east towards what were the abandoned buildings at Littlewood Farm, the route being less than straightforward to follow even before this location. It's assumed that the route is still a current right of way - there's a finger post in place where the path leaves the road and no indication of any variation from the mapped line.

Trevor Littlewood

Slope rising to Blackhill End

This is the western side of Western Hope, a tributary valley of the River Wear. There appears to be some sort of experimental work going on here; the fence in the image has clearly been installed recently and demarcates vegetation cover. Outside the enclosed area the dead grass strands of the previous year's growth remain but inside they're missing - obviously removed by some means. There are areas of the unkempt vegetation within the fenced area as well and a pattern exists with the two types of vegetation cover alternating.

Trevor Littlewood