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South Cleugh

Valley in Durham

England

South Cleugh

A689 descending Westwards from Killhope Cross Long descent from Killhope Cross towards the Nent Valley in Cumbria
A689 descending Westwards from Killhope Cross Credit: Chris Heaton

South Cleugh is a small village located in County Durham, England. Situated in the picturesque Durham Dales, it lies within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village is nestled in a valley, surrounded by rolling hills and lush greenery, offering stunning views of the countryside.

With a population of around 200 residents, South Cleugh is a close-knit community that exudes a sense of tranquility and rural charm. The village is primarily residential, consisting of a cluster of houses, some of which date back several centuries. These historic buildings add to the village's character and provide a glimpse into its rich past.

The surrounding landscape offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities and exploration. The nearby South Cleugh Nature Reserve is a haven for wildlife, with various species of birds, mammals, and plants thriving in the area. The village also boasts easy access to numerous walking trails and cycling routes, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers.

While South Cleugh does not have its own amenities, the village is within a short distance of neighboring towns and villages that provide essential services such as shops, schools, and healthcare facilities. The village's peaceful atmosphere and scenic surroundings make it an ideal place for those seeking a quieter, rural lifestyle, away from the hustle and bustle of city living.

Overall, South Cleugh is a charming village that offers a tranquil retreat in the heart of County Durham's stunning countryside. Its idyllic location, rich history, and close-knit community make it a desirable place to call home for those seeking a slower pace of life and a deep connection with nature.

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A689 descending Westwards from Killhope Cross Long descent from Killhope Cross towards the Nent Valley in Cumbria
A689 descending Westwards from Killhope Cross
Long descent from Killhope Cross towards the Nent Valley in Cumbria
Furniture on Killhope Cross County sign, Weardale sign, watershed and the old stone cross stand beside the highest point an "A" Road attains in England.
Furniture on Killhope Cross
County sign, Weardale sign, watershed and the old stone cross stand beside the highest point an "A" Road attains in England.
Milestone on the A689 east of Nenthead Listed Grade II, early 19th century, for the Alston Turnpike Trust <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1104870?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1104870?section=official-list-entry">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>. For close-up <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5622943">NY7843 : Old Milestone by the A689, south east of Nenthead</a>
Milestone on the A689 east of Nenthead
Listed Grade II, early 19th century, for the Alston Turnpike Trust LinkExternal link. For close-up NY7843 : Old Milestone by the A689, south east of Nenthead
The A689 climbing eastward to the watershed at Slate Hill Leaving Nentdale and approaching the head of Weardale
The A689 climbing eastward to the watershed at Slate Hill
Leaving Nentdale and approaching the head of Weardale
The A689 crossing the Cumbria/Durham county boundary at the top of Slate Hill The 'Kilhope Cross' stone cross in front of the sign is a Listed Grade II "Boundary marker of uncertain date but possibly medieval; moved to its present site in C18." <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1326948?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1326948?section=official-list-entry">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>
The A689 crossing the Cumbria/Durham county boundary at the top of Slate Hill
The 'Kilhope Cross' stone cross in front of the sign is a Listed Grade II "Boundary marker of uncertain date but possibly medieval; moved to its present site in C18." LinkExternal link
Cruel suggestion along Cumbrian road! This is the A689 heading towards Killhope Cross on the boundary between Cumbria and County Durham which is the highest point reached by any A-classified road in England - 623 metres. (It's beaten in Scotland by the A93 at the Cairnwell Pass - 670 metres.) It's to be hoped that the road sign isn't advertising a barbaric service! (Cruelty there too to the English language... missing apostrophe!)
Cruel suggestion along Cumbrian road!
This is the A689 heading towards Killhope Cross on the boundary between Cumbria and County Durham which is the highest point reached by any A-classified road in England - 623 metres. (It's beaten in Scotland by the A93 at the Cairnwell Pass - 670 metres.) It's to be hoped that the road sign isn't advertising a barbaric service! (Cruelty there too to the English language... missing apostrophe!)
Mining remains in valley of River Nent, Nenthead Mines Heritage Centre “The Nenthead mining complex is regarded as the most intact mining landscape within the North Pennines. The main importance of the site lies in t he unusually high level of preservation not only of the obvious features such as the buildings and dams, but also the network of roadways built by the London Lead Company. The wide range of mining features provide an important resource for the study of the developments in mining technology in the 18th and 19th centuries, particularly the development of deep mining based on long adits (levels)” Lead mines, ore works and smeltmill at Nenthead (Scheduled Monument 1015858): <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1015858" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1015858">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> Northern Archaeological Associates unpublished report series: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://doi.org/10.5284/1038679" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://doi.org/10.5284/1038679">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>
Mining remains in valley of River Nent, Nenthead Mines Heritage Centre
“The Nenthead mining complex is regarded as the most intact mining landscape within the North Pennines. The main importance of the site lies in t he unusually high level of preservation not only of the obvious features such as the buildings and dams, but also the network of roadways built by the London Lead Company. The wide range of mining features provide an important resource for the study of the developments in mining technology in the 18th and 19th centuries, particularly the development of deep mining based on long adits (levels)” Lead mines, ore works and smeltmill at Nenthead (Scheduled Monument 1015858): LinkExternal link Northern Archaeological Associates unpublished report series: LinkExternal link
Boundary stone near fence angle on Slate Hill Slate Hill is a location close to the A689 at Killhope Cross, the highest point reached by any A-classified road in England. The stone is cleanly and deeply cut, 'C 1863'. It's on the County Durham / Cumbria boundary which in 1863 would have been between Durham and Cumberland. It's possible then, but not certain that the C denotes the county; there's no corresponding D on the other side, nothing in fact. Knoutberry Hill is in the distance.
Boundary stone near fence angle on Slate Hill
Slate Hill is a location close to the A689 at Killhope Cross, the highest point reached by any A-classified road in England. The stone is cleanly and deeply cut, 'C 1863'. It's on the County Durham / Cumbria boundary which in 1863 would have been between Durham and Cumberland. It's possible then, but not certain that the C denotes the county; there's no corresponding D on the other side, nothing in fact. Knoutberry Hill is in the distance.
Old Boundary Marker County Boundary Marker against the boundary fence on Slate Hill, north of Killhope Cross CBED_ALS. On the boundary of Alston Moor, Cumbria, was Cumberland, and Stanhope, County Durham. Milestone Society National ID: CU_ALMSTA02cb
Old Boundary Marker
County Boundary Marker against the boundary fence on Slate Hill, north of Killhope Cross CBED_ALS. On the boundary of Alston Moor, Cumbria, was Cumberland, and Stanhope, County Durham. Milestone Society National ID: CU_ALMSTA02cb
Old Boundary Marker near Perry's Dam, Nenthead Mine Reservoir Boundary Marker against a wire fence east of Perry's Dam, south of Nenthead. Alston Moor parish. Inscribed P and A on opposite faces. For information on Perry’s Dam, a Scheduled Monument, see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1015859" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1015859">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>. Milestone Society National ID: CU_ALSM17em
Old Boundary Marker near Perry's Dam, Nenthead
Mine Reservoir Boundary Marker against a wire fence east of Perry's Dam, south of Nenthead. Alston Moor parish. Inscribed P and A on opposite faces. For information on Perry’s Dam, a Scheduled Monument, see LinkExternal link. Milestone Society National ID: CU_ALSM17em
"Do not follow satnav" An awful warning which should apply to a number of roads in the north Pennines which are unsuitable for goods vehicles (or indeed any motor vehicles other than 4x4). This is at the top end of the climb from above Nenthead which carries the C2C (National Cycle Network route 7).
"Do not follow satnav"
An awful warning which should apply to a number of roads in the north Pennines which are unsuitable for goods vehicles (or indeed any motor vehicles other than 4x4). This is at the top end of the climb from above Nenthead which carries the C2C (National Cycle Network route 7).
Headwaters of Killhope Burn One of the main feeders of the River Wear, flowing east downstream
Headwaters of Killhope Burn
One of the main feeders of the River Wear, flowing east downstream
Descending East off Killhope Cross A689 descending off Killhope Cross into County Durham and towards Weardale
Descending East off Killhope Cross
A689 descending off Killhope Cross into County Durham and towards Weardale
Killhope Bank The A689 descending off Killhope Cross into Weardale
Killhope Bank
The A689 descending off Killhope Cross into Weardale
White Hall Remote dwelling as seen from the A689, beside the upper reaches of the Killhope Burn
White Hall
Remote dwelling as seen from the A689, beside the upper reaches of the Killhope Burn
Weardale Way descending towards Killhope Lead Mining Museum This is very close to the western terminus of the Weardale Way. The track is in the Weardale Forest, which has been recently been felled in this location.
Weardale Way descending towards Killhope Lead Mining Museum
This is very close to the western terminus of the Weardale Way. The track is in the Weardale Forest, which has been recently been felled in this location.
Upper Reaches of the Killhope Burn As seen from the ford which serves the access track for the Killhope Lead Mining Museum. The A689 Alston/Upper Weardale Road can be seen on the far side of the watercourse.
Upper Reaches of the Killhope Burn
As seen from the ford which serves the access track for the Killhope Lead Mining Museum. The A689 Alston/Upper Weardale Road can be seen on the far side of the watercourse.
Weardale Way approaching Kidd's Dam The long distance footpath in a felled portion of the Weardale Forest - approaching a small reservoir, a relic from the long passed lead mining activities that once thrived here.
Weardale Way approaching Kidd's Dam
The long distance footpath in a felled portion of the Weardale Forest - approaching a small reservoir, a relic from the long passed lead mining activities that once thrived here.
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South Cleugh is located at Grid Ref: NY8042 (Lat: 54.780176, Lng: -2.3041526)

Unitary Authority: County Durham

Police Authority: Durham

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