Calfpasture Dene

Valley in Durham

England

Calfpasture Dene

Shotton Hall, Peterlee, south frontage 18th to 19th century rebuild of earlier manor house, now used by Peterlee Town Council as offices, conference centre, function suites. — Shotton Hall, Peterlee, south frontage Credit: Peter Reynolds

Calfpasture Dene, located in Durham, England, is a picturesque valley nestled within the Durham Dales. This tranquil and scenic area is characterized by rolling hills, lush greenery, and the winding River Wear that runs through the valley. Calfpasture Dene is a popular destination for hikers, nature lovers, and outdoor enthusiasts, offering a variety of walking and cycling trails that showcase the natural beauty of the area.

The valley is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including birds, mammals, and plant species, making it a haven for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. The peaceful atmosphere of Calfpasture Dene provides a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, allowing visitors to relax and unwind in the serene surroundings.

In addition to its natural beauty, Calfpasture Dene also has historical significance, with several historic sites and landmarks located within the valley. Overall, Calfpasture Dene is a peaceful and idyllic retreat that offers visitors a chance to connect with nature and enjoy the beauty of the Durham countryside.

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Calfpasture Dene Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.754404/-1.3743172 or Grid Reference NZ4040. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Shotton Hall, Peterlee, south frontage

18th to 19th century rebuild of earlier manor house, now used by Peterlee Town Council as offices, conference centre, function suites.

Peter Reynolds

North side of Shotton Hall, Peterlee

Peter Reynolds

Shotton Recreation Ground

Off Station Road

Kevin Waterhouse

Cycle path following route of former railway

Approaching a high level footbridge that is the only link between two housing estates bisected by the former Hart to Haswell railway route

Kevin Waterhouse

Shotton Colliery sign on Shotton road

Dylan Chester

Cutting, Shotton Colliery

The Sunderland to Hartlepool Railway ran past Shotton Colliery in a long cutting.

Richard Webb

Shotton Bridge Station

1832-1952 on the Hartlepool Railway and Docks Railway. It is in a deep cutting.

Richard Webb

Filled in cutting, Shotton Colliery

The path emerges from the railway cutting into the light. The cutting has been filled in here.

Richard Webb

Hartlepool Railway and Dock Company Railway

A cutting by Shotton Colliery.

Richard Webb

Bridge Road: Return to the cutting

There is no longer a bridge on Bridge Road, Shotton Colliery. The cutting has been filled in. Here the path returns back to the cutting to the south.

Richard Webb

Footbridge over old railway cutting

The railway cutting now has the Haswell to Hart cycleway and walkway passing through. The bridge connects the western and eastern parts of Shotton Colliery, the view being to the west.

Trevor Littlewood

Low walling beside Haswell to Hart route

The Haswell to Hart cycle and walking route now follows the route of the old railway seen here. The low wall has the appearance of a railway platform and there's a ramp, typical of those at the end of platforms at its far end. Also, the location is just north of the road bridge carrying Station Road.

Trevor Littlewood

Shotton Bridge railway station (site), County Durham

Opened in 1863 by the North Eastern Railway on the line from Sunderland to Hartlepool via Haswell, this station closed to passengers in 1952. View south east towards Thornley and Hartlepool, also Stockton. The south-bound platform was still extant to the left, when this image was taken. The platform buildings, northbound platform (to the right) and street-level building on the bridge had all long-since disappeared, and the track-bed had become a public footpath.

Nigel Thompson

Fir Tree Pub

Situated in Wingate Co.Durham

George Ford

Closed filling station at Shotton Colliery

There seem to be a very large number of filling stations closing up and down the country. Often they finish up as small housing estates. The Fleming public house in the background

Oliver Dixon

Vandalised picnic site, Shotton Colliery

On the Haswell to Hart Railway Path on the site of the old Thornley Station. The local youth seem to be intent on reducing all attempts at enhancing the local environment to ruin

Oliver Dixon