Deep Cleugh

Valley in Durham

England

Deep Cleugh

Slope descending from Long Hill The view is from a cairn, west from the high point of the moorland summit, Long Hill. Beyond, the sunlit ground is on the far side of Rook Hope and most distant are Fendrith Hill and Chapel Fell, seen across both Rook Hope and Weardale. — Slope descending from Long Hill Credit: Trevor Littlewood

Deep Cleugh is a picturesque valley located in Durham, England. Situated in the eastern part of the county, this valley is renowned for its stunning natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere. It is nestled amidst rolling hills and dense woodland, offering visitors a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

The valley is characterized by its deep, narrow gorge, which has been carved out over centuries by the meandering Deep Cleugh Burn. This small river runs through the center of the valley, creating a soothing babbling sound as it flows over smooth pebbles. The valley's steep sides are covered with lush vegetation, including a variety of trees such as oak, beech, and birch, which provide a vibrant display of colors during the autumn months.

Deep Cleugh is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts, as it is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. The valley provides a habitat for numerous bird species, including woodpeckers, kingfishers, and various songbirds. Visitors may also spot small mammals like squirrels and rabbits, as well as the occasional deer or fox.

For those seeking outdoor activities, Deep Cleugh offers a network of hiking trails that wind through the valley and surrounding countryside. These trails provide stunning views of the valley from various vantage points and allow visitors to fully immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the area.

Overall, Deep Cleugh is a hidden gem in Durham, offering visitors a chance to escape into nature and enjoy the tranquility of this beautiful valley.

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Deep Cleugh Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.766609/-2.0960654 or Grid Reference NY9341. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Slope descending from Long Hill

The view is from a cairn, west from the high point of the moorland summit, Long Hill. Beyond, the sunlit ground is on the far side of Rook Hope and most distant are Fendrith Hill and Chapel Fell, seen across both Rook Hope and Weardale.

Trevor Littlewood

High Brandon

High Brandon has the appearance of being a terrace of several homes but according to an offer for sale in 2011 (at £450 000), it's a single house with an attached cottage. It sits high on the eastern slope of the valley of Rook Hope and is described as a "Traditional dales long house".

Trevor Littlewood

The now closed and derelict Church of St John at Rookhope

Viewed from the south-west. A notice within the porch of the church indicates how the contents were dispersed upon closure in 2014. One can hope that it will find a new use as a dwelling.

Peter Wood

Road between Rookhope and Eastgate

Clive Nicholson

Horses grazing in a buttercup meadow south of Rookhope

Mike Quinn

Boundary wall near Crow's Cleugh

Andrew Curtis

Multiple tracks on East Slate Quarry Hill

The tracks have been formed by years of passage by vehicles, mainly quad bikes but also perhaps, occasional tractors.

Trevor Littlewood

Bolt's Burn Ford

This ford is found at Bolt's Burn near Rook Hope. A video of the ford can be seen at: Link

John Walton

Church House Farm Ford

This irish bridge ford is found on the driveway to Church House Farm.

John Walton

Reahope Moor

brian clark

A consequence of freezing rain

Freezing rain had been forecast to fall during 15 December 2018; it did and this is the result. Ordinary liquid rain falls landing on surfaces below freezing point; the rain then freezes. On fairly level surfaces such as paths and roads the result can then be a sheet of ice, and that's the situation here, the ice persisting even two days later. To make progress on foot over the paths and roads was extremely awkward and an alternative walking route had to be used than that planned.

Trevor Littlewood

Alpacas above Rookhope village

A small group of alpacas in a field to the east of Rookhope in the valley, Rook Hope. They are on the line of a public footpath recently used by a walking party.

Trevor Littlewood

Circular reservoir above Rookhope village

The small reservoir lies on the moorland of Smailsburn Common south-west of the village.

Trevor Littlewood

War memorial, Rookhope

The war memorial in the village of Rookhope, in the valley, Rook Hope.

Trevor Littlewood

Tiny village green in Rookhope

An old mining wagon stands on the tiny village green in the village of Rookhope. Public toilets beyond.

Oliver Dixon

Attention all cyclists!

Notice at the beginning of the notorious Boltslaw Incline which carries the world-famous C2C cycle route. As one of the conditions for establishing the route, the owners of Stanhope Common insisted that cyclists should not use this part of the route when grouse shooting is in progress. It is not clear how cyclists are expected to disturb the birds any more than the walkers who cannot be banned because the incline is a public footpath. Beneath this notice is another specifying the dates in the year when shooting will take place. There is a roundabout on-road route to be taken at these times.

Oliver Dixon