Greenless

Valley in Durham

England

Greenless

War memorial at Woodland Woodland&#039;s war memorial resembles a chimney! The building behind it is presumably a chapel of some kind. — War memorial at Woodland Credit: Trevor Littlewood

Greenless, Durham (Valley) is a picturesque town located in the northeastern part of England, specifically in County Durham. Situated within the idyllic Durham Dales, this rural community is renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere. Greenless is nestled within a valley, surrounded by rolling hills and lush green landscapes, providing residents and visitors with a sense of serenity and escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

The town itself is small, with a population of approximately 1,000 inhabitants. Despite its size, Greenless boasts a strong sense of community, with friendly locals who warmly welcome newcomers. The town center features a handful of essential amenities, such as a small grocery store, a post office, and a charming local pub that serves as a gathering point for residents.

Outdoor enthusiasts will find themselves in paradise in Greenless, as the town is surrounded by an abundance of natural wonders and opportunities for exploration. The nearby Durham Dales offer an extensive network of walking trails, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the stunning scenery while enjoying a leisurely stroll or a more challenging hike. The valley is also home to several picturesque rivers and streams, perfect for fishing or simply enjoying a peaceful picnic by the water's edge.

For those seeking a more cultural experience, Greenless is within close proximity to Durham City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, visitors can marvel at the iconic Durham Cathedral and explore the historic Durham Castle, immersing themselves in centuries of rich history and architecture.

In summary, Greenless, Durham (Valley) is a picturesque rural town that offers a peaceful retreat and a strong sense of community. Surrounded by stunning natural landscapes and with easy access to cultural landmarks, it is a hidden gem for those seeking tranquility and a connection with nature.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 54.642887/-1.910841 or Grid Reference NZ0527. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

War memorial at Woodland

Woodland's war memorial resembles a chimney! The building behind it is presumably a chapel of some kind.

Trevor Littlewood

Bridleway from the forest

The grassy area appears never to have been forested so cannot properly be described as a forest clearing. Parts (perhaps all) of it are a conservation area, so presumably will never suffer the fate of blanket conifer infestation. Most of the tracks in the forest are not rights of way, and most of the bridleways are effectively impenetrable, so it's a nice change to find a section of bridleway which is a fully-fledged track actually capable of use by horse or bike riders.

Andy Waddington

Timber stacks beside forest road

There's a large amount of timber cutting going on in that part of Hamsterley Forest just north of Spurlswood Beck. The timber stacks are just the outlying log piles, further along the road there are many more.

Trevor Littlewood

Farm track to Woodland

David Robinson

St Mary's Church, Woodland

David Robinson

The Edge Hotel, Woodland

David Robinson

Forest road above Spurlswood Beck

The road heading basically north has standing conifers to the right and the 'brash' of a clear-felled area to the left. The road is part of a Hamsterley Forest path known as the Spurlswood Walk.

Trevor Littlewood

Opening in forest with wood ant nest

The ant nest in the foreground is one of a number of similar ones located in relatively open spaces along the uphill side of a forest road, which is also the route of a named path in Hamsterley Forest: the Spurlswood Walk.

Trevor Littlewood

People with dogs, approaching

The forest road runs alongside Spurlswood Beck and is part of the route of the Spurlswood Walk in Hamsterley Forest. Once, the road was open to motorists (on payment of a toll), which even online OS maps still name as an 'Ornamental Drive' at the 1:25 000 scale. The road is now closed to private vehicles: perhaps the income from tolls failed to cover the maintenance costs.

Trevor Littlewood

Forest road, part of the Spurlswood Walk

The forest road appears to be a relatively 'low duty' affair. It's used as part of a named Hamsterley Forest path known as the Spurlswood Walk. It's surely intended for less heavy traffic than another nearby road found almost a kilometre to the west - Link .

Trevor Littlewood

Forest road approaching junction

The road is part of a named pedestrian route in Hamsterley Forest, the Spurlswood Walk. The road to be joined is a much more robust affair, built to take heavy forestry traffic.

Trevor Littlewood

Barrier across forest road

The road in Hamsterley Forest runs adjacent to Spurlswood Beck and is used in the named walking route, Spurlswood Walk. The road used to be motorable by the public on payment of a toll. OS maps on line still name the way as a toll road and even as an 'Ornamental Drive', but motoring over it is now not allowed and the barrier prevents it.

Trevor Littlewood

Pike Stone Farm

Oliver Dixon

Ford and bridge over the Spurlswood Beck

At the entrance to the Blackling Hole car park in Hamsterley Forest. The bridge is only of light construction - heavy vehicles must use the ford.

Oliver Dixon

Way out of Hamsterley Forest

This road leads out of the Forest from the end of the Forest Drive at Blackling Hole. It is also followed by the W2W (Walney to Wear) cycle route of the National Cycle Network Link