Buck's Hill

Hill, Mountain in Durham

England

Buck's Hill

The Woodmans Arms, Fellside Road The signpost identifies the Public Bridleway to Sunniside. The post box looks slightly out of place!
The Woodmans Arms, Fellside Road Credit: Alan Fearon

Buck's Hill, located in Durham, is a prominent hill or mountain in the region, offering breathtaking views and a diverse range of natural features. Rising to an elevation of approximately 1,500 feet, Buck's Hill stands as a prominent landmark in the area.

The hill is characterized by its distinctive shape, with a steep ascent on one side and a gentler slope on the other. As visitors climb up the hill, they are rewarded with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including lush green fields, rolling hills, and charming villages.

Buck's Hill is also known for its rich biodiversity. The area surrounding the hill is home to a variety of flora and fauna, making it an ideal spot for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers. Hikers and outdoor enthusiasts are drawn to the hill's network of well-maintained trails, which provide an opportunity to explore the diverse ecosystems and observe the native wildlife.

The hill holds historical significance as well. It is believed that Buck's Hill has been inhabited for centuries, with evidence of human presence dating back to ancient times. Archaeological finds in the area suggest that the hill was once a site of human settlement, and remnants of ancient structures and artifacts have been discovered.

Overall, Buck's Hill is a popular destination for those seeking natural beauty, outdoor activities, and a glimpse into the region's history. Its stunning vistas, diverse wildlife, and historical significance make it an essential part of Durham's landscape.

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Buck's Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.9366/-1.673707 or Grid Reference NZ2160. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Woodmans Arms, Fellside Road The signpost identifies the Public Bridleway to Sunniside. The post box looks slightly out of place!
The Woodmans Arms, Fellside Road
The signpost identifies the Public Bridleway to Sunniside. The post box looks slightly out of place!
Rock art on sofa, June 2007 Wow, I thought, that looks just like prehistoric rock art lying on an old sofa outside Hollinside Farm. So I photographed it and sent it to the experts. They agreed, and the "sofa stone" as it was known has been logged and recorded and can now be seen at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/era/section/panel/overview.jsf?eraId=578" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/era/section/panel/overview.jsf?eraId=578">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>
Rock art on sofa, June 2007
Wow, I thought, that looks just like prehistoric rock art lying on an old sofa outside Hollinside Farm. So I photographed it and sent it to the experts. They agreed, and the "sofa stone" as it was known has been logged and recorded and can now be seen at LinkExternal link
Woodman Arms, Fellside Road
Woodman Arms, Fellside Road
Tanfield Railway, Sunniside The ground frame controls the points at the southern end of Sunniside station - the northern terminus of the Tanfield Railway.
Tanfield Railway, Sunniside
The ground frame controls the points at the southern end of Sunniside station - the northern terminus of the Tanfield Railway.
Sunniside Station Although it is the terminus of the Tanfield Railway, the station at Sunniside is very basic and many passengers probably don't bother to alight. A few that have watch the guard carry the tail lamp to the back of the train in preparation for the return journey to East Tanfield.
Sunniside Station
Although it is the terminus of the Tanfield Railway, the station at Sunniside is very basic and many passengers probably don't bother to alight. A few that have watch the guard carry the tail lamp to the back of the train in preparation for the return journey to East Tanfield.
No 49 at Sunniside The former National Coal Board locomotive has run round its train in readiness for the return journey from Sunniside, the Tanfield Railway's northern terminus, to East Tanfield.
No 49 at Sunniside
The former National Coal Board locomotive has run round its train in readiness for the return journey from Sunniside, the Tanfield Railway's northern terminus, to East Tanfield.
Sunniside Station A Tanfield Railway train, with its vintage rolling stock, awaits departure from the northern terminus at Sunniside to East Tanfield at the other end of the line.
Sunniside Station
A Tanfield Railway train, with its vintage rolling stock, awaits departure from the northern terminus at Sunniside to East Tanfield at the other end of the line.
Sunniside Railway Station A derelict railway station at the end of the Tanfield Light Railway. The railway does say that the current timetable includes Sunniside on its current timetable.
Sunniside Railway Station
A derelict railway station at the end of the Tanfield Light Railway. The railway does say that the current timetable includes Sunniside on its current timetable.
Blackburn Fell A view of the fell from the Tyne-Wear Trail.
Blackburn Fell
A view of the fell from the Tyne-Wear Trail.
The Marquis Of Granby The pub is on the Lobley Hill to Sunniside road.
The Marquis Of Granby
The pub is on the Lobley Hill to Sunniside road.
The Birches The Birches housing estate, just off Pennyfine Road in Sunniside.
The Birches
The Birches housing estate, just off Pennyfine Road in Sunniside.
Sun Street, Sunniside The view down the A692 in the centre of Sunniside.
Sun Street, Sunniside
The view down the A692 in the centre of Sunniside.
Derelict farmhouse, Clover Hill On the road to Sunniside, crossing Whickham Fell. For more info and another photo see:
<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.sunnisidelocalhistorysociety.co.uk/hole-lane.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.sunnisidelocalhistorysociety.co.uk/hole-lane.html">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>
Derelict farmhouse, Clover Hill
On the road to Sunniside, crossing Whickham Fell. For more info and another photo see: LinkExternal link
Sandy Lonnen at the junction with Hole Lane Sunniside Oliver Cromwell is alleged to have marched up Sandy and Clockburn Lonnen with his army. Lonnen is the local word for lane.
Sandy Lonnen at the junction with Hole Lane Sunniside
Oliver Cromwell is alleged to have marched up Sandy and Clockburn Lonnen with his army. Lonnen is the local word for lane.
The Potters Wheel, Sunniside
The Potters Wheel, Sunniside
Sunniside Station,Tanfield Railway
Sunniside Station,Tanfield Railway
Platform, Sunniside station Taken from an open window on a Tanfield Railway train.
Platform, Sunniside station
Taken from an open window on a Tanfield Railway train.
The Woodmans Arms
The Woodmans Arms
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Buck's Hill is located at Grid Ref: NZ2160 (Lat: 54.9366, Lng: -1.673707)

Unitary Authority: Gateshead

Police Authority: Northumbria

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Marshall Lands Farm
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