Brandon Cleugh

Valley in Durham

England

Brandon Cleugh

Sheep in fields east of farm at Rose Hill Expectant sheep occupy and graze these fields; at least one of them, nearest the camera, has already produced a lamb.
Sheep in fields east of farm at Rose Hill Credit: Trevor Littlewood

Brandon Cleugh is a small village located in the county of Durham, in the northeast of England. Situated in the picturesque Durham Valley, it is surrounded by lush green countryside and offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for its residents.

The village is well-known for its charming traditional architecture, with many of its buildings dating back several centuries. The stone cottages and houses that line the streets give Brandon Cleugh a quaint and timeless appeal. The village is also home to a beautiful 12th-century church, St. Mary's, which is a prominent feature of the local landscape.

Despite its small size, Brandon Cleugh is a close-knit community with a strong sense of community spirit. It has a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, and residents take pride in maintaining the village's heritage and traditions.

The surrounding Durham Valley offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities, with numerous walking and cycling trails that showcase the area's natural beauty. The nearby River Wear provides a picturesque backdrop for leisurely strolls and picnics.

While Brandon Cleugh might lack some of the amenities found in larger towns, it benefits from its proximity to nearby Durham city. Just a short drive away, residents have access to a wider range of shops, restaurants, and services.

Overall, Brandon Cleugh in Durham Valley is a charming and peaceful village that offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Its rich history, stunning natural surroundings, and strong sense of community make it an attractive place to live for those seeking a slower pace of life.

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Brandon Cleugh Images

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Sheep in fields east of farm at Rose Hill Expectant sheep occupy and graze these fields; at least one of them, nearest the camera, has already produced a lamb.
Sheep in fields east of farm at Rose Hill
Expectant sheep occupy and graze these fields; at least one of them, nearest the camera, has already produced a lamb.
Weardale around Eastgate
Weardale around Eastgate
Bewdley Plain and Black Hill
Bewdley Plain and Black Hill
A path at Bewdley Plain
A path at Bewdley Plain
Hill Top Cottage
Hill Top Cottage
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
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.
Trig point on Crow Coal Hill - 2 The trig point, (flush bracket number S6627), with the hollow of the valley of Stanhope Burn beyond. The rather undistinguished high ground on the skyline is Horseshoe Hill.
Trig point on Crow Coal Hill - 2
The trig point, (flush bracket number S6627), with the hollow of the valley of Stanhope Burn beyond. The rather undistinguished high ground on the skyline is Horseshoe Hill.
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".
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".
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.
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.
Road between Rookhope and Eastgate
Road between Rookhope and Eastgate
Horses grazing in a buttercup meadow south of Rookhope
Horses grazing in a buttercup meadow south of Rookhope
Path on western side of Park Plantation The plantation has been felled and replanted recently.
Path on western side of Park Plantation
The plantation has been felled and replanted recently.
Dry stone wall on perimeter of Park Plantation, Reahope Moor
Dry stone wall on perimeter of Park Plantation, Reahope Moor
Dry stone wall on perimeter of Park Plantation, Reahope Moor
Dry stone wall on perimeter of Park Plantation, Reahope Moor
Boundary wall near Crow's Cleugh
Boundary wall near Crow's Cleugh
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.
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.
Snow on slope north of Long Hill Fresh snow lying on the north side of Long Hill with Long Law in the distance.
Snow on slope north of Long Hill
Fresh snow lying on the north side of Long Hill with Long Law in the distance.
Church House Farm Ford This irish bridge ford is found on the driveway to Church House Farm.
Church House Farm Ford
This irish bridge ford is found on the driveway to Church House Farm.
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Brandon Cleugh is located at Grid Ref: NY9440 (Lat: 54.763375, Lng: -2.0813871)

Unitary Authority: County Durham

Police Authority: Durham

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Brandon Walls lead mine and ore works
Archaeological Site: industrial
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