Bridge Hills

Hill, Mountain in Durham

England

Bridge Hills

Pesspool Lane
Pesspool Lane Credit: David Robinson

Bridge Hills is a prominent hill located in Durham, a historic city in northeast England. Standing at an elevation of approximately 100 meters, the hill is a popular landmark in the region and offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

Situated in the western part of Durham, Bridge Hills is easily accessible and attracts locals and tourists alike. The hill is adorned with lush greenery, consisting of a mix of deciduous and coniferous trees, which add to its natural beauty and charm. Its slopes are covered with an assortment of wildflowers, further enhancing its appeal.

At the summit of Bridge Hills, visitors are rewarded with breathtaking vistas of the picturesque Durham countryside. On a clear day, one can see as far as the distant Pennines and the North Sea coastline. The panoramic view encompasses rolling hills, meandering rivers, and quaint villages, providing an idyllic backdrop for photography enthusiasts and nature lovers.

Aside from its scenic beauty, Bridge Hills also holds historical significance. In the past, it served as a vantage point for strategic military purposes due to its commanding position. Today, remnants of old fortifications can still be found on the hill, serving as a reminder of its past.

Bridge Hills is a cherished natural landmark in Durham, offering a tranquil escape from the bustling city life. Whether it's for a leisurely stroll, a picnic with family and friends, or simply to admire the breathtaking views, this hill provides a perfect setting for relaxation and appreciation of the region's natural wonders.

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Bridge Hills Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.783852/-1.374065 or Grid Reference NZ4043. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Pesspool Lane
Pesspool Lane
Holy Cross Farm Haswell viewed from Trig Station on Mawsons  Hill Holy Cross Farm with Duncombe MoorFarm located directly to the north of it.
Holy Cross Farm Haswell viewed from Trig Station on Mawsons Hill
Holy Cross Farm with Duncombe MoorFarm located directly to the north of it.
Haswell to Hart Cycleway This cycle route was on the former route of the Pesspool Branch Railway near to Pesspool Junction. The image shows the remains of the stone pillars which supported the bridge deck that gave road access over the railway lines and into Tuthill Quarry (former limestone quarry and Northern Sabulite I.C.I. Explosives Factory).
Haswell to Hart Cycleway
This cycle route was on the former route of the Pesspool Branch Railway near to Pesspool Junction. The image shows the remains of the stone pillars which supported the bridge deck that gave road access over the railway lines and into Tuthill Quarry (former limestone quarry and Northern Sabulite I.C.I. Explosives Factory).
West Moor Farm West Moor Farm viewed from Durham Lane (B1283) on the 28th March 2009.
West Moor Farm
West Moor Farm viewed from Durham Lane (B1283) on the 28th March 2009.
What's wrong with this place? On a grassy bank overlooking the village green, this should surely be one of the best situations in Easington.
But it's an eyesore in the middle of the village, with boarded up windows and tiles coming off the roof.
There must be some serious problems with it.
What's wrong with this place?
On a grassy bank overlooking the village green, this should surely be one of the best situations in Easington. But it's an eyesore in the middle of the village, with boarded up windows and tiles coming off the roof. There must be some serious problems with it.
Flowers on the Railings Smartly painted railings with petunias on top near the parish church.
Flowers on the Railings
Smartly painted railings with petunias on top near the parish church.
Easington Village Green Open space in the centre of the village.
Easington Village Green
Open space in the centre of the village.
The Churchyard Wall St Mary's Church and its churchyard are higher than the road around the outside, with the churchyard behind a solid retaining wall.
This means you can take pictures of the church as if you are looking up from ground level without actually having to lie down.
The Churchyard Wall
St Mary's Church and its churchyard are higher than the road around the outside, with the churchyard behind a solid retaining wall. This means you can take pictures of the church as if you are looking up from ground level without actually having to lie down.
The Half Moon, Easington
The Half Moon, Easington
Seaton Holme An historic property now a visitor centre
Seaton Holme
An historic property now a visitor centre
Jackson's Mill, Easington Current online large-scale maps refer to this eye-catching building as simply 'The Mill'. Historic England - who made it a Grade II listed building in the 1960s - refer to it by its older name though. It appears on Ordnance Survey's first map of here, surveyed in the 1850s; they also refer to the round tower as Jackson's Mill and state that it was used for grinding corn. The small attached more conventional part of the property was added in 1980 and Historic England make clear in their short write-up that this newer part is of no architectural interest whatsoever.  Both the old and new parts are lived in today as part of the same property but it isn't clear whether the old windmill had been used as a home - when it was working or afterwards - before the 1980 revamp.
A neglected footpath leads from the camera location to a gate to the left of the house and then continues to the main road along its driveway.
Jackson's Mill, Easington
Current online large-scale maps refer to this eye-catching building as simply 'The Mill'. Historic England - who made it a Grade II listed building in the 1960s - refer to it by its older name though. It appears on Ordnance Survey's first map of here, surveyed in the 1850s; they also refer to the round tower as Jackson's Mill and state that it was used for grinding corn. The small attached more conventional part of the property was added in 1980 and Historic England make clear in their short write-up that this newer part is of no architectural interest whatsoever. Both the old and new parts are lived in today as part of the same property but it isn't clear whether the old windmill had been used as a home - when it was working or afterwards - before the 1980 revamp. A neglected footpath leads from the camera location to a gate to the left of the house and then continues to the main road along its driveway.
Hallfield Farm entrance There doesn't seem to be anything British about British Blonde cattle, which seems unnecessarily misleading. In reality the cattle belong to a French breed called 'Blonde d'Aquitaine' - created through cross-breeding by a French vet/national politician in the 1960s - and just happen to be living in Britain.. Perhaps there was still a mistrust of anything French apart from a good bottle of red back then and this led to the creative name. They are the result of selective breeding of three other breeds prevalent in SouthWest France, which themselves  all seem to be amalgams of other breeds too. They have been fine-tuned to produce the greatest quantity of lean beef in the shortest time possible and are increasingly used either in pure or hybrid form worldwide.
The farm track doubles up as a footpath although there is no sign here or within the farmyard. The right of way pretty much goes straight on directly past the farmhouse when the farm track veers right. It then continues over an extremely busy dual carriageway. Needless to say, it is very little used.
Hallfield Farm entrance
There doesn't seem to be anything British about British Blonde cattle, which seems unnecessarily misleading. In reality the cattle belong to a French breed called 'Blonde d'Aquitaine' - created through cross-breeding by a French vet/national politician in the 1960s - and just happen to be living in Britain.. Perhaps there was still a mistrust of anything French apart from a good bottle of red back then and this led to the creative name. They are the result of selective breeding of three other breeds prevalent in SouthWest France, which themselves all seem to be amalgams of other breeds too. They have been fine-tuned to produce the greatest quantity of lean beef in the shortest time possible and are increasingly used either in pure or hybrid form worldwide. The farm track doubles up as a footpath although there is no sign here or within the farmyard. The right of way pretty much goes straight on directly past the farmhouse when the farm track veers right. It then continues over an extremely busy dual carriageway. Needless to say, it is very little used.
B1283 Durham Lane at Sandy Carrs
B1283 Durham Lane at Sandy Carrs
Braddyll's Line The old colliery railway is now a path.  It is about to cross Pesspool Lane.
Braddyll's Line
The old colliery railway is now a path. It is about to cross Pesspool Lane.
Mawson's Hill Mawson Hill has been heavily quarried. Most of the side in the photo is made of spoil tips, the square to the south contains the actual hole in the ground. The picture was taken from an old railway line that is now a cycle path. (NCN 1)
Mawson's Hill
Mawson Hill has been heavily quarried. Most of the side in the photo is made of spoil tips, the square to the south contains the actual hole in the ground. The picture was taken from an old railway line that is now a cycle path. (NCN 1)
Tuthill disused quarry has now been infilled
Tuthill disused quarry has now been infilled
Westmoor Farm from Durham Lane
Westmoor Farm from Durham Lane
Low Ling Close Farm Mistakenly marked Low Wing Close Farm on the 1:25000 scale Get-a-Map.
Low Ling Close Farm
Mistakenly marked Low Wing Close Farm on the 1:25000 scale Get-a-Map.
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Bridge Hills is located at Grid Ref: NZ4043 (Lat: 54.783852, Lng: -1.374065)

Unitary Authority: County Durham

Police Authority: Durham

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Bus Stop
Pesspool Lane Ends
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Pesspool Lane Ends
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