Brooms Dene

Valley in Durham

England

Brooms Dene

Three Bears Corner. Leadgate — Three Bears Corner. Leadgate Credit: Ann Hodgson

Brooms Dene, Durham, also known as Broomside, is a small valley located in County Durham, England. It is situated near the city of Durham and lies between the neighborhoods of Belmont and Gilesgate Moor. The name "Brooms Dene" refers to the wooded valley that runs through the area, which is known for its natural beauty and tranquility.

The valley is dominated by Broomside Park, a public park that covers a significant portion of the dene. The park offers various amenities for visitors, including walking and cycling paths, picnic areas, and a children's play area. With its lush greenery and well-maintained grounds, Brooms Dene is a popular destination for both locals and tourists seeking a peaceful escape from the city.

The dene features a diverse range of flora and fauna, with a variety of wildflowers, trees, and bird species inhabiting the area. It is also home to a small stream that meanders through the valley, adding to its picturesque charm. Alongside the park, there are some residential properties in the vicinity, providing a tranquil living environment for those fortunate enough to call Brooms Dene home.

Brooms Dene benefits from its close proximity to Durham city center, which offers a wide range of amenities, including shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions. The valley is well-connected to the surrounding areas by road and public transportation, making it easily accessible for both residents and visitors alike.

In summary, Brooms Dene, Durham, is a picturesque valley in County Durham, offering a peaceful retreat from the bustling city. With its beautiful park, diverse wildlife, and convenient location, it is a highly desirable place to live or visit for those seeking natural beauty and tranquility.

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Brooms Dene Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.859799/-1.7898689 or Grid Reference NZ1351. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Three Bears Corner. Leadgate

Three Bears Corner. Leadgate

Bradley Cottages, Pont Lane, Leadgate

Bradley Cottages, Pont Lane, Leadgate

Pontop Pike TV transmitter.

Pontop Pike TV transmitter.

Sculptures on the Consett and Sunderland Railway path.

Sculptures on the Consett and Sunderland Railway path.

Iveston Village Taken from the Consett to Sunderland railway path.

Iveston Village

Taken from the Consett to Sunderland railway path.

The Brooms Church Our Lady &amp; St Joseph R C Church,
The Brooms, Leadgate

The Brooms Church

Our Lady & St Joseph R C Church, The Brooms, Leadgate

Pavilion Cantonese Restaurant The Pavilion Cantonese restaurant show from the main road between Durham and Consett.

Pavilion Cantonese Restaurant

The Pavilion Cantonese restaurant show from the main road between Durham and Consett.

Low Brooms Farm Main farm buildings at Hanging Stone on way to Disposal Site.

Low Brooms Farm

Main farm buildings at Hanging Stone on way to Disposal Site.

Sewage Works Consett sewage works and old Opencast Workings area.

Sewage Works

Consett sewage works and old Opencast Workings area.

The Old Transformers &#039;The Miner&#039; and &#039;The Ironmaster&#039; are a pair of sculptures created from discarded transformers and other scrap metal salvaged from the old Consett Steel Works. It is situated on the Coast to Coast cycle route between Consett and Stanley. The statue stands 6 metres high and was created by artist David Kemp in 1990. The sculptures form a visual reminder of the area&#039;s industrial past, particularly the coal, iron and steel industries which shaped the area so dramatically. A nearby plaque reads &#039;The me who lived here dug the black stone. In giant huts they burned earth turning it into iron. They turned the sky red. A river of steel ran down to the sea and was transformed again into locos, ships and machines which transformed the world&#039;.
<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/106379">NZ1451 : The Old Transformers: The Ironmaster</a>
<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/106380">NZ1451 : The Old Transformers: The Miner</a>

The Old Transformers

'The Miner' and 'The Ironmaster' are a pair of sculptures created from discarded transformers and other scrap metal salvaged from the old Consett Steel Works. It is situated on the Coast to Coast cycle route between Consett and Stanley. The statue stands 6 metres high and was created by artist David Kemp in 1990. The sculptures form a visual reminder of the area's industrial past, particularly the coal, iron and steel industries which shaped the area so dramatically. A nearby plaque reads 'The me who lived here dug the black stone. In giant huts they burned earth turning it into iron. They turned the sky red. A river of steel ran down to the sea and was transformed again into locos, ships and machines which transformed the world'. NZ1451 : The Old Transformers: The Ironmaster NZ1451 : The Old Transformers: The Miner

The Old Transformers: The Ironmaster A closer look at The Ironmaster one of two sculptures also detailed.
<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/106380">NZ1451 : The Old Transformers: The Miner</a>
<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/106372">NZ1451 : The Old Transformers</a>

The Old Transformers: The Ironmaster

A closer look at The Ironmaster one of two sculptures also detailed. NZ1451 : The Old Transformers: The Miner NZ1451 : The Old Transformers

The Old Transformers: The Miner A closer look at The Miner one of two sculptures also detailed.
<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/106379">NZ1451 : The Old Transformers: The Ironmaster</a>
<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/106372">NZ1451 : The Old Transformers</a>

The Old Transformers: The Miner

A closer look at The Miner one of two sculptures also detailed. NZ1451 : The Old Transformers: The Ironmaster NZ1451 : The Old Transformers

East Castle Railway Bridge Old railway bridge now used as part of the Coast to Coast Cycle route.

East Castle Railway Bridge

Old railway bridge now used as part of the Coast to Coast Cycle route.

Jolly Drover's Roundabout, Leadgate This roundabout on the A692 is traversed at this point by the Consett and Sunderland railway path on the C2C cycle route. In the middle ground, to the left, although not clear on this photograph, is &quot;the Maze&quot; a complex earthworks by Andy Goldsworthy, through which the cycle path wends its way. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.pmsa.org.uk/pmsa-database/9744/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.pmsa.org.uk/pmsa-database/9744/">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>

Jolly Drover's Roundabout, Leadgate

This roundabout on the A692 is traversed at this point by the Consett and Sunderland railway path on the C2C cycle route. In the middle ground, to the left, although not clear on this photograph, is "the Maze" a complex earthworks by Andy Goldsworthy, through which the cycle path wends its way. Link

View from Watling Bungalows, Leadgate From the back of Fourth Street, looking north-east

View from Watling Bungalows, Leadgate

From the back of Fourth Street, looking north-east

Shoddy new housing at Leadgate The builder went bankrupt and the houses were uninhabitable. The path on the left running into the distance is the Consett and Sunderland Railway path, part of the C2C cycle route

Shoddy new housing at Leadgate

The builder went bankrupt and the houses were uninhabitable. The path on the left running into the distance is the Consett and Sunderland Railway path, part of the C2C cycle route

The Jolly Drovers Maze, Leadgate Designed by Andy Goldsworthy and constructed in 1989 on the site of the old Eden Pit Colliery, this maze lies on the line of the C2C cycle route.

The Jolly Drovers Maze, Leadgate

Designed by Andy Goldsworthy and constructed in 1989 on the site of the old Eden Pit Colliery, this maze lies on the line of the C2C cycle route.

Loud Hill Memorial. Royal Air Force Seargent Pilot Joyce, after returning from a mission, lost his life when his plane crashed at this place just outside of Annfield Plain. March 13th 1918.

Loud Hill Memorial.

Royal Air Force Seargent Pilot Joyce, after returning from a mission, lost his life when his plane crashed at this place just outside of Annfield Plain. March 13th 1918.

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Brooms Dene is located at Grid Ref: NZ1351 (Lat: 54.859799, Lng: -1.7898689)

Unitary Authority: County Durham

Police Authority: Durham

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///bitter.backers.dwarves. Near Consett, Co. Durham

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 54.859799,-1.7898689

Crossing

Crossing: unmarked

Crossing Island: yes

Tactile Paving: yes

Lat/Long: 54.8624088/-1.7947461

Crossing

Crossing: unmarked

Lat/Long: 54.8624877/-1.7941878

Bus Stop

The Jolly Drovers

Naptan AtcoCode: 13001563C

Naptan Bearing: E

Naptan CommonName: The Jolly Drovers

Naptan Indicator: east bound

Naptan Landmark: Landmark not known

Naptan NaptanCode: duragjtw

Naptan Notes: On St. Ives' road in front of The Jolly Drovers Public House- Leadgate

Naptan Street: St Ives Road

Naptan Verified: no

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 54.8620519/-1.7953195

Bus Stop

The Jolly Drovers

Naptan AtcoCode: 13001563G

Naptan Bearing: W

Naptan CommonName: The Jolly Drovers

Naptan Indicator: west bound

Naptan Landmark: Landmark not known

Naptan NaptanCode: duragjwa

Naptan Notes: On St. Ives' road opposite the Jolly Drovers Public House- Leadgate

Naptan Street: St Ives Road

Naptan Verified: no

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 54.8619351/-1.7953201

Bus Stop

Old Eden Colliery

Naptan AtcoCode: 13001749B

Naptan Bearing: NE

Naptan CommonName: Old Eden Colliery

Naptan Indicator: north east bound

Naptan Landmark: 125m NE of junction with Brooms Lane

Naptan NaptanCode: durajgdw

Naptan Street: A692

Naptan Verified: no

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 54.863341/-1.7923684

Bus Stop

Old Eden Colliery

Bus: yes

Departures Board: timetable

Naptan AtcoCode: 13001749F

Naptan Bearing: SW

Naptan CommonName: Old Eden Colliery

Naptan Indicator: south west bound

Naptan Landmark: 95m from junction with Brooms Lane

Naptan NaptanCode: durajgja

Naptan Street: A692

Naptan Verified: no

Public Transport: platform

Shelter: no

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 54.8631795/-1.7925406

Crossing

Crossing: unmarked

Lat/Long: 54.8619048/-1.7943827

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Crossing: unmarked

Lat/Long: 54.8620596/-1.7947761

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Crossing: unmarked

Lat/Long: 54.8621322/-1.7948351

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Crossing: unmarked

Lat/Long: 54.8619189/-1.7942886

Crossing

Crossing: unmarked

Lat/Long: 54.8624673/-1.794116

Image: https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3871777

Information: guidepost

Ncn Milepost: mills

Sustrans Ref: MP452

Tourism: information

Lat/Long: 54.8620923/-1.7959915

Barrier: yes

Lat/Long: 54.8630665/-1.7874706

Traffic Calming: cushion

Lat/Long: 54.8619212/-1.7963173

Power: pole

Transformer: distribution

Lat/Long: 54.8584563/-1.7880276

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.8597763/-1.7881657

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.860789/-1.7873959

Material: wood

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.8632328/-1.7855519

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.8634859/-1.7859314

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.8637214/-1.7862909

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.8601383/-1.7827933

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.8604764/-1.7843463

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.8608238/-1.7859153

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.8611464/-1.7873463

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.8613664/-1.7883307

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.8615864/-1.7893365

Power: pole

Transformer: distribution

Lat/Long: 54.8615555/-1.7950134

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.8616551/-1.7867535

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.861706/-1.7880303

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.8617639/-1.7892171

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.8618187/-1.7907219

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.8618728/-1.7920965

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.8616975/-1.7935248

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.8615161/-1.795002

Leadgate Maze viewing platform

Disused: yes

Image: https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3871921

Note: Geograph image shows that view is blocked!

Tourism: viewpoint

Lat/Long: 54.8621379/-1.7959528

Parking

Access: customers

Lat/Long: 54.8622479/-1.7956397

South Medomsley Junction

Historic Railway: junction

Railway: site

Lat/Long: 54.8629587/-1.7902043

Crossing

Crossing: unmarked

Crossing Island: yes

Tactile Paving: yes

Lat/Long: 54.8624638/-1.7946408

Eden Colliery

Contact Facebook: EdenColliery

Historic: mine

Resource: coal

Website: http://www.dmm.org.uk/colliery/e005.htm

Lat/Long: 54.8630515/-1.7917507

Location Transition: yes

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.8615061/-1.7950784

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