Bail Hill

Hill, Mountain in Durham

England

Bail Hill

The Bute Arms On the main road through High Spen in County Durham — The Bute Arms Credit: Chris Tweedy

Bail Hill is a prominent hill located in Durham, England. Situated in the northern part of the county, Bail Hill is part of the larger Pennines mountain range. With an elevation of approximately 340 meters (1,115 feet), it offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape and is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts.

The hill is known for its distinctive shape, featuring a rounded summit that is covered in grass and heather. It is composed mainly of Carboniferous limestone, which gives it a unique geological character. The hill is also home to a variety of flora and fauna, including wildflowers, birds, and small mammals.

Bail Hill has a rich history dating back centuries. It is believed that the hill was used as a settlement during the Iron Age, with archaeological evidence suggesting the presence of ancient fortifications. In more recent times, the hill has been used for agricultural purposes, including grazing livestock.

Visitors to Bail Hill can enjoy a range of outdoor activities. Several footpaths and trails crisscross the hill, providing opportunities for walking, hiking, and mountain biking. The panoramic views from the summit are particularly breathtaking, offering stunning vistas of the surrounding countryside.

Overall, Bail Hill is a picturesque and historically significant hill in Durham. Its natural beauty and accessibility make it a popular destination for both locals and tourists looking to explore the region's stunning landscapes.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 54.931808/-1.7965324 or Grid Reference NZ1359. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Bute Arms On the main road through High Spen in County Durham

The Bute Arms

On the main road through High Spen in County Durham

Spen Banks View across Spen Banks and pylons. Road leads to Hookergate Comprehensive School and Spen Lane to the right and Hugar Road on the left.

Spen Banks

View across Spen Banks and pylons. Road leads to Hookergate Comprehensive School and Spen Lane to the right and Hugar Road on the left.

St John the Evangelist Church View of church on Clayton TCE Road just outside Chopwell.

St John the Evangelist Church

View of church on Clayton TCE Road just outside Chopwell.

Chopwell and Garesfield Railway (Disused)

Chopwell and Garesfield Railway (Disused)

'River Streets in the snow, Chopwell village' Called the River Streets because most of the streets are named after UK rivers. Being an ex-mining village, these sturdy brick houses are mostly about 100 years old and are of different shapes and sizes. The village sits next to Chopwell Wood, after which it was named, which is an ancient woodland.

'River Streets in the snow, Chopwell village'

Called the River Streets because most of the streets are named after UK rivers. Being an ex-mining village, these sturdy brick houses are mostly about 100 years old and are of different shapes and sizes. The village sits next to Chopwell Wood, after which it was named, which is an ancient woodland.

Regina Blachford

The Old Railway Line This is one of the first sights that I had when I visited Chopwell Woods with my dog. The path is very black from the old coal deposits. If you followed this path you would pass the old railway truck, go under a very old bridge then eventually come to the golf course and then on to High Spen.

The Old Railway Line

This is one of the first sights that I had when I visited Chopwell Woods with my dog. The path is very black from the old coal deposits. If you followed this path you would pass the old railway truck, go under a very old bridge then eventually come to the golf course and then on to High Spen.

Regina Blachford

Chopwell fire station Chopwell fire station, Derwent Street, Chopwell, Tyne &amp; Wear

Chopwell fire station

Chopwell fire station, Derwent Street, Chopwell, Tyne & Wear

Winter in Chopwell Woods A sun filled winter day in the woods

Winter in Chopwell Woods

A sun filled winter day in the woods

Agricultural bric-a-brac A mess like this is too frequent a sight in the countryside.

Agricultural bric-a-brac

A mess like this is too frequent a sight in the countryside.

Building near Horse Gate Farm This concrete building looks as if it dates from WW2. Purpose unknown.

Building near Horse Gate Farm

This concrete building looks as if it dates from WW2. Purpose unknown.

Garesfield Golf Club The course dates back to 1922 and is dramatically situated high above the Derwent valley. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.garesfieldgolf.com/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.garesfieldgolf.com/">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>

Garesfield Golf Club

The course dates back to 1922 and is dramatically situated high above the Derwent valley. Link

Garesfield Golf Club The course dates back to 1922 and is dramatically situated high above the Derwent valley. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.garesfieldgolf.com/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.garesfieldgolf.com/">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>

Garesfield Golf Club

The course dates back to 1922 and is dramatically situated high above the Derwent valley. Link

Horse Gate Farm

Horse Gate Farm

Field up to Spen Banks

Field up to Spen Banks

Hookergate School Ex Grammar School - now a Comprehensive

Hookergate School

Ex Grammar School - now a Comprehensive

Spen Lane High Spen

Spen Lane High Spen

Victoria Garesfield A typical North East Pit Village

Victoria Garesfield

A typical North East Pit Village

Daggers Folly This pile of stones, labelled &quot;Daggers Folly&quot; stands beside one of the paths in Chopwell Woods. No explanation is offered.

Daggers Folly

This pile of stones, labelled "Daggers Folly" stands beside one of the paths in Chopwell Woods. No explanation is offered.

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Bail Hill is located at Grid Ref: NZ1359 (Lat: 54.931808, Lng: -1.7965324)

Unitary Authority: Gateshead

Police Authority: Northumbria

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