Boldon Hills

Hill, Mountain in Durham

England

Boldon Hills

Hylton Castle, Sunderland 18th Century Gatehouse / Tower 

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Hylton Castle, Sunderland Credit: Brian Deegan

Boldon Hills is a small hill located in County Durham, in the northeast region of England. It is situated near the villages of Boldon and Cleadon, about 7 miles southeast of the city of Durham. Despite its name, Boldon Hills is not a mountain but rather a modestly sized hill, rising to an elevation of around 82 meters (269 feet) above sea level.

The hill is characterized by its gently rolling terrain and offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. It is covered in lush green grass and scattered with patches of shrubs and trees, adding to its scenic beauty. The hill is part of a larger area known as the Boldon Flats, which encompasses several smaller hills and open fields.

Boldon Hills is a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts, walkers, and nature lovers. There are various footpaths and trails that crisscross the hill, allowing visitors to explore its natural wonders and enjoy the fresh air. The summit of Boldon Hills provides an excellent vantage point to admire the vast landscapes of County Durham, including the nearby coastline and the distant hills.

The hill is also home to a diverse range of wildlife, including birds, rabbits, and other small mammals. It provides a habitat for various plant species, making it an important ecological site within the region.

Overall, Boldon Hills offers a peaceful and picturesque setting for those seeking to escape the hustle and bustle of urban life and immerse themselves in the beauty of nature.

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Hylton Castle, Sunderland 18th Century Gatehouse / Tower 

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Hylton Castle, Sunderland
18th Century Gatehouse / Tower LinkExternal link
North East Aircraft Museum The museum began life back in 1974. It now hosts around 40 aircraft from different ages. Further information about the museum ca be obtained from <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.neam.co.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.neam.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>
North East Aircraft Museum
The museum began life back in 1974. It now hosts around 40 aircraft from different ages. Further information about the museum ca be obtained from LinkExternal link
Hangars and Aircraft Another view of the North East Aircraft Museum.
Hangars and Aircraft
Another view of the North East Aircraft Museum.
Saturday Afternoon above the A19 The A19 is one of the busiest roads in England and stretches from Doncaster, through Teesside and under the River Tyne to the A1 near Cramlington in Northumberland. Here is the stretch of road looking north, just south of the junction for Washington and West Boldon.
Saturday Afternoon above the A19
The A19 is one of the busiest roads in England and stretches from Doncaster, through Teesside and under the River Tyne to the A1 near Cramlington in Northumberland. Here is the stretch of road looking north, just south of the junction for Washington and West Boldon.
Town End A view of the Washington Road in the Town End Farm area of Sunderland. This was taken from the same bridge that crosses above the A19.
Town End
A view of the Washington Road in the Town End Farm area of Sunderland. This was taken from the same bridge that crosses above the A19.
Shops in Downhill A block of shops in among houses at Downhill.  Note how the shops all sport matching hand-painted signs.
Shops in Downhill
A block of shops in among houses at Downhill. Note how the shops all sport matching hand-painted signs.
Bradshaw Street Looking west down Bradshaw Street on the Town End Farm housing estate, near to Downhill, Sunderland.
Bradshaw Street
Looking west down Bradshaw Street on the Town End Farm housing estate, near to Downhill, Sunderland.
Hylton Castle This medieval gatehouse/tower stands in Hylton Dene.  
In the 11th Century, Hylton Castle was a fortified manor house, built by Henry Hilton.  In the late 14th Century, Sir William Hilton built the original stone castle, adding the gatehouse and a nearby chapel.  During the 18th Century, Baron John Hilton redesigned the gatehouse, adding two crenellated wings.  Finally, a century later, William Briggs demolished the wings, leaving the castle gatehouse as it's seen today.
Hylton Castle
This medieval gatehouse/tower stands in Hylton Dene. In the 11th Century, Hylton Castle was a fortified manor house, built by Henry Hilton. In the late 14th Century, Sir William Hilton built the original stone castle, adding the gatehouse and a nearby chapel. During the 18th Century, Baron John Hilton redesigned the gatehouse, adding two crenellated wings. Finally, a century later, William Briggs demolished the wings, leaving the castle gatehouse as it's seen today.
Old Chapel The remains of the medieval chapel associated with Hylton Castle and situated within the Castle grounds.
Old Chapel
The remains of the medieval chapel associated with Hylton Castle and situated within the Castle grounds.
Ravenswood Road Houses on the corner of Ravenswood Road and Rotherfield Road on the Hylton Red House estate.
Ravenswood Road
Houses on the corner of Ravenswood Road and Rotherfield Road on the Hylton Red House estate.
Hylton Red House Housing on Hylton Red House estate.
Hylton Red House
Housing on Hylton Red House estate.
Hylton Castle Medical Centre Right next to the castle lies this incongruous structure.
Hylton Castle Medical Centre
Right next to the castle lies this incongruous structure.
Downhill Park Underfurnished playground for the Downhill youths.
Downhill Park
Underfurnished playground for the Downhill youths.
The Eponymous Gradient This is the hill and this is the sign.
The Eponymous Gradient
This is the hill and this is the sign.
Ribble Road They look like Semis but these houses share common entry halls making them pure Double-Ribblers.
Ribble Road
They look like Semis but these houses share common entry halls making them pure Double-Ribblers.
B road near to Hylton Grove Farm, Follingsby A quiet backwater near to the Nissan factory.
B road near to Hylton Grove Farm, Follingsby
A quiet backwater near to the Nissan factory.
The local pub! A quiet drink for the aircraft museum visitors?
The local pub!
A quiet drink for the aircraft museum visitors?
Up, Up and Away A permanent (I believe) exhibit of the museum, with one of the millions of telecoms masts looking down on all around. I wouldn't mind going for a ride...
Up, Up and Away
A permanent (I believe) exhibit of the museum, with one of the millions of telecoms masts looking down on all around. I wouldn't mind going for a ride...
Show me another place!

Boldon Hills is located at Grid Ref: NZ3460 (Lat: 54.935568, Lng: -1.4555086)

Unitary Authority: South Tyneside

Police Authority: Northumbria

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