Barley Hill

Hill, Mountain in Durham

England

Barley Hill

Lund's Lane looking towards Iveston village Credit: Vivienne Smith

Barley Hill is a prominent geographical feature located in the county of Durham, England. Situated in the northern part of the county, it is part of the larger Pennines range, which stretches across several counties in northern England. Barley Hill is a relatively small hill, standing at an elevation of approximately 426 meters (1,398 feet) above sea level.

The hill is characterized by its gentle slopes, covered with lush green grass and scattered with patches of heather and bracken. It offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, with sprawling farmland, quaint villages, and distant hills dotting the landscape. On clear days, the hill provides a stunning vantage point to admire the beauty of Durham's countryside.

Barley Hill is a popular destination for hikers, nature enthusiasts, and locals seeking a peaceful retreat. Several footpaths and trails traverse the hill, allowing visitors to explore its scenic surroundings. The hill's peaceful atmosphere and unspoiled natural beauty make it an ideal spot for picnics, photography, and relaxation.

The area surrounding Barley Hill is known for its rich biodiversity, with a variety of plant and animal species inhabiting the hill and its surroundings. It is home to numerous bird species, including skylarks, meadow pipits, and kestrels, making it a haven for birdwatchers.

Barley Hill is easily accessible by road, with nearby parking facilities available for visitors. Its close proximity to Durham city center, approximately 10 kilometers (6 miles) away, makes it a popular day trip destination for both locals and tourists alike.

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Barley Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.849522/-1.7672153 or Grid Reference NZ1550. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lund's Lane looking towards Iveston village

Vivienne Smith

Fields on a frosty morning

Low Castle Dene area looking towards High Woodside

Vivienne Smith

Public footpath leading to Tower Road

brian clark

Track towards Greencroft Park

P Glenwright

Stockerley Lane junction with Woodside Bank

Stockerley Lane leads to Hurbuck Cottages and Delves - Woodside Bank runs into Leadgate.

Pauline E

Not long after sunrise, winter solstice

Taken at 08.43 Right turn to Stockerley Lane from Woodside Bank on the first day of winter 2009. For a reverse view, taken a few months earlier, see NZ1449 : Stockerley Lane junction with Woodside Bank

Pauline E

Winter scene in Tower Wood

Winter sun shining through the trees in this wood which once formed part of the Greencroft Hall estate.

Robert Graham

View from the west edge of Tower Wood

Looking across the fields west to Park Head Farm. This gets its name from being part of the Greencroft Park estate.

Robert Graham

Fields beside Tower Wood

Looking across the countryside to the west of the wood. Rough grazing pasture here.

Robert Graham

Farm track at Greencroft

The track to Park Head Farm across the fields from Tower Wood.

Robert Graham

Farm track gateway

Gate on the edge of Tower Wood, for the track leading to Park Head Farm.

Robert Graham

Recently repaired stile

This stile leads out of Tower Wood at Greencroft to the path running down the fields to Lanchester. It was in a dilapidated state a few mouths ago but has now been repaired in a sturdy manner.

Robert Graham

Farm track along to Park Head

Park Head is the farm on top of the hill on the right. The track here is leading from Tower Wood. The park in the name is Greencroft Park, and the farm was part of Greencroft Estate, and probably still is.

Robert Graham

Farm track into Tower Wood

The track comes down from Park Head Farm, through the wood and along to Maiden Hall Farm. All part of the Greencroft Hall Estate, or used to be.

Robert Graham

Lower end of Tower Wood

The road is private from this point on. The public path cuts to the left, out of the wood, and across the fields to Lanchester.

Robert Graham

Wall along the wood's edge

East side of Tower Wood, Greencroft. A dry stone wall along this section, but with a barbed wire fence in front. This could be to protect the wall from damage by the cattle which are often grazed in this field. The public footpath crosses the wall with a stile here.

Robert Graham

View of Tower Wood in late autumn

Looking across the field to the east side of the wood. It was planted a long time ago to line the drive down to Greencroft Hall, which can be seen very clearly by a look at the O S map.

Robert Graham