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Elmford Cleugh

Valley in Durham

England

Elmford Cleugh

Grazing pasture at Newhouse Pastures This is an area of level pasture adjacent to the Weardale Way.
Grazing pasture at Newhouse Pastures Credit: Clive Nicholson

Elmford Cleugh is a small village located in the county of Durham, in the northeast of England. Situated in the picturesque Durham Valley, the village is surrounded by stunning natural beauty and is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The village itself is known for its charming and quaint atmosphere, with a population of approximately 500 residents. Elmford Cleugh has a rich history, with records dating back to the 13th century, making it an intriguing place for history buffs.

The landscape surrounding Elmford Cleugh is dominated by rolling hills, lush green fields, and meandering rivers. This makes it an ideal location for activities such as hiking, fishing, and bird-watching. The nearby Durham Dales also offer opportunities for exploring stunning waterfalls and limestone caves.

In terms of amenities, Elmford Cleugh has a small village shop, a post office, and a traditional pub, providing locals and visitors with the basics they need. The village is also well-connected, with regular bus services to nearby towns and cities.

One of the notable landmarks in Elmford Cleugh is St. Mary's Church, a beautiful medieval church that dates back to the 12th century. The church is known for its impressive architecture and stained glass windows, attracting tourists and history enthusiasts alike.

Overall, Elmford Cleugh offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and immerse themselves in the beauty of the Durham Valley.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 54.755319/-2.2008102 or Grid Reference NY8740. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Grazing pasture at Newhouse Pastures This is an area of level pasture adjacent to the Weardale Way.
Grazing pasture at Newhouse Pastures
This is an area of level pasture adjacent to the Weardale Way.
Bridleway over Carr Brow Moor From Middlehope Bank (the minor road from Rookhope to Ireshopeburn) the bridleway gives good walking down towards Levelgate Sike and up over the shoulder of Bleak Laws on Carr Brow Moor. Just beyond the horizon, it passes through a gate and becomes a more substantial track, rather cut up by big tractor tyres, making the descent into Weardale a bit more wearing than the pleasant going on the moor.
Bridleway over Carr Brow Moor
From Middlehope Bank (the minor road from Rookhope to Ireshopeburn) the bridleway gives good walking down towards Levelgate Sike and up over the shoulder of Bleak Laws on Carr Brow Moor. Just beyond the horizon, it passes through a gate and becomes a more substantial track, rather cut up by big tractor tyres, making the descent into Weardale a bit more wearing than the pleasant going on the moor.
Not much shelter left This disused railway goods van shell has been here long enough to be mapped by the OS, but in that time, the weather has done it no good at all. With parts of the roof falling in, and part blown off, it may provide shelter from the wind for a few sheep, but certainly won't keep the rain or snow off. One panel seems to have been replaced by corrugated iron, but it looks as though the owner has decided that further repair is pointless. One hopes that on its final demise, it is removed and metal parts suitably recycled, not left here to rust and rot away completely.
Not much shelter left
This disused railway goods van shell has been here long enough to be mapped by the OS, but in that time, the weather has done it no good at all. With parts of the roof falling in, and part blown off, it may provide shelter from the wind for a few sheep, but certainly won't keep the rain or snow off. One panel seems to have been replaced by corrugated iron, but it looks as though the owner has decided that further repair is pointless. One hopes that on its final demise, it is removed and metal parts suitably recycled, not left here to rust and rot away completely.
River Wear near Waterside Farm
River Wear near Waterside Farm
Newfield The property at Newfield seen along its access road high on the northern side of Weardale.
Newfield
The property at Newfield seen along its access road high on the northern side of Weardale.
Trees on grazing land at West Blackdene Several deciduous trees in the field which has rough grazing; it's south of a minor road in Weardale. Chapel Fell is the moorland hill in the distance.
Trees on grazing land at West Blackdene
Several deciduous trees in the field which has rough grazing; it's south of a minor road in Weardale. Chapel Fell is the moorland hill in the distance.
Trees in valley of Elmford Cleugh Elmford Cleugh is a tributary of the River Wear descending on the north side of the valley.
Trees in valley of Elmford Cleugh
Elmford Cleugh is a tributary of the River Wear descending on the north side of the valley.
Head of the River Wear The point where Killhope Burn and Burnhope Burn meet to become the River Wear - at the aptly named village of Wearhead.
Head of the River Wear
The point where Killhope Burn and Burnhope Burn meet to become the River Wear - at the aptly named village of Wearhead.
Wearhead The A689 running through the small village of Wearhead
Wearhead
The A689 running through the small village of Wearhead
West Blackdene Small community near Ireshopeburn in Weardale
West Blackdene
Small community near Ireshopeburn in Weardale
Weardale Way between Wearhead and West Blackdene Riverside path in pastures beside the Wear
Weardale Way between Wearhead and West Blackdene
Riverside path in pastures beside the Wear
River Wear at West Blackdene The Weardale Way crosses the river at this point, to reach West Blackdene
River Wear at West Blackdene
The Weardale Way crosses the river at this point, to reach West Blackdene
On the Weardale Way opposite Iresburnhope The long distance footpath on the banks of the Wear, opposite the small village of Iresburnhope
On the Weardale Way opposite Iresburnhope
The long distance footpath on the banks of the Wear, opposite the small village of Iresburnhope
Newhouse Pasture Green pasture on the valley floor of Weardale
Newhouse Pasture
Green pasture on the valley floor of Weardale
Footbridge across the River Wear A 77 mile route following the River Wear from the sea at the Lindesfarne Memorial, Sunderland to the headwaters in the east Pennines, keeping as close as is possible to the river. It visits Lumley Castle, Durham (where the Castle and Cathedral forms a World Heritage Site), Bishop Auckland and Stanhope. After Stanhope the Way makes a northward loop to Rookhope to take in part of a tributary, Rookhope Burn.
Footbridge across the River Wear
A 77 mile route following the River Wear from the sea at the Lindesfarne Memorial, Sunderland to the headwaters in the east Pennines, keeping as close as is possible to the river. It visits Lumley Castle, Durham (where the Castle and Cathedral forms a World Heritage Site), Bishop Auckland and Stanhope. After Stanhope the Way makes a northward loop to Rookhope to take in part of a tributary, Rookhope Burn.
Weardale Way crossing Pastures near St. John's Chapel A 77 mile route following the River Wear from the sea at the Lindesfarne Memorial, Sunderland to the headwaters in the east Pennines, keeping as close as is possible to the river. It visits Lumley Castle, Durham (where the Castle and Cathedral forms a World Heritage Site), Bishop Auckland and Stanhope. After Stanhope the Way makes a northward loop to Rookhope to take in part of a tributary, Rookhope Burn.
Weardale Way crossing Pastures near St. John's Chapel
A 77 mile route following the River Wear from the sea at the Lindesfarne Memorial, Sunderland to the headwaters in the east Pennines, keeping as close as is possible to the river. It visits Lumley Castle, Durham (where the Castle and Cathedral forms a World Heritage Site), Bishop Auckland and Stanhope. After Stanhope the Way makes a northward loop to Rookhope to take in part of a tributary, Rookhope Burn.
River level monitoring station on the Killhope Burn, Wearhead For information on water levels: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://riverlevels.uk/killhope-burn-stanhope-wearhead#.YpYn1qjMJPY" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://riverlevels.uk/killhope-burn-stanhope-wearhead#.YpYn1qjMJPY">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>
River level monitoring station on the Killhope Burn, Wearhead
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The head of the Wear at Wearhead The River Wear starts here, below the junction of the Burnhope Burn and the Killhope Burn. Weardale, and the Weardale Way start 4½ miles upstream at the head of the Killhope Burn
The head of the Wear at Wearhead
The River Wear starts here, below the junction of the Burnhope Burn and the Killhope Burn. Weardale, and the Weardale Way start 4½ miles upstream at the head of the Killhope Burn
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Elmford Cleugh is located at Grid Ref: NY8740 (Lat: 54.755319, Lng: -2.2008102)

Unitary Authority: County Durham

Police Authority: Durham

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///outgoing.pesky.mile. Near Stanhope, Co. Durham

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