Collier Law

Hill, Mountain in Durham

England

Collier Law

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

Collier Law is a prominent geographical feature located in Durham, a county in the northeastern region of England. Situated in the region known as the Durham Dales, Collier Law is classified as a "hill" or "mountain" depending on the context. It stands at an elevation of approximately 2,461 feet (750 meters) above sea level, making it one of the highest points in the area.

Collier Law offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including the picturesque valleys, rolling hills, and charming villages that characterize the Durham Dales. The hill/mountain is covered in lush vegetation, with heather, grasses, and scattered shrubs adorning its slopes. The diverse flora and fauna found in the area make Collier Law an attractive destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers.

Thanks to its elevation and prominent location, Collier Law also serves as a popular landmark for navigation purposes. It can be seen from various vantage points in Durham and the surrounding areas, acting as a reference point for locals and visitors alike.

The hill/mountain is accessible via various walking trails and paths that wind through the countryside. These routes offer an opportunity for outdoor exploration and provide a chance to experience the tranquility and natural beauty of the Durham Dales.

Overall, Collier Law is a remarkable geographical feature in Durham, offering stunning views, recreational opportunities, and serving as a navigational landmark in the area.

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Collier Law Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.77103/-1.9763107 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.

Shooting box on Weather Law, Wolsingham Park Moor The moors above Weardale are much given over to grouse shooting. This shooting box is quite a modest establishment. The further hut contains a single table and chair. The nearer shed probably houses a loo, but I didn&#039;t investigate!

Shooting box on Weather Law, Wolsingham Park Moor

The moors above Weardale are much given over to grouse shooting. This shooting box is quite a modest establishment. The further hut contains a single table and chair. The nearer shed probably houses a loo, but I didn't investigate!

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.

Line of shooting butts on Wolsingham Park Moor Grouse shooting is big business on the moors on either side of Weardale.

Line of shooting butts on Wolsingham Park Moor

Grouse shooting is big business on the moors on either side of Weardale.

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Collier Law is located at Grid Ref: NZ0141 (Lat: 54.77103, Lng: -1.9763107)

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: 54.7705927/-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

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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