Burtree Ford

Settlement in Durham

England

Burtree Ford

Attending to the ewes at Burtree Pastures Sheep gathered around a farmer and his quad bike on moorland above the west side of the valley of the Sedling Burn. — Attending to the ewes at Burtree Pastures Credit: Trevor Littlewood

Burtree Ford is a small village located in County Durham, England. Situated approximately 4 miles northwest of the city of Durham, it falls within the civil parish of Witton Gilbert. The village is surrounded by picturesque countryside and offers a tranquil and rural setting.

Burtree Ford is known for its historical significance, particularly due to the presence of Burtree House. This Grade II listed building dates back to the 18th century and is a prominent feature of the village. The house is built in the Georgian style and boasts beautiful architecture, making it a key attraction for visitors.

The village itself is relatively small, with a close-knit community of residents. It offers a peaceful and friendly environment, making it an ideal place to live for those seeking a quieter lifestyle away from the hustle and bustle of city living.

Despite its small size, Burtree Ford benefits from its proximity to Durham, where residents can access a wide range of amenities and services, including shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities. The city is also home to the prestigious Durham University, adding a vibrant and youthful energy to the area.

Overall, Burtree Ford is a charming village that offers a blend of historic architecture, natural beauty, and a close community spirit. Its location near Durham provides residents with the best of both worlds – a peaceful countryside retreat and easy access to urban amenities.

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Burtree Ford Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.759862/-2.2285243 or Grid Reference NY8540. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Attending to the ewes at Burtree Pastures

Sheep gathered around a farmer and his quad bike on moorland above the west side of the valley of the Sedling Burn.

Trevor Littlewood

River Wear near Waterside Farm

Clive Nicholson

Newfield

The property at Newfield seen along its access road high on the northern side of Weardale.

Trevor Littlewood

Trees in valley of Elmford Cleugh

Elmford Cleugh is a tributary of the River Wear descending on the north side of the valley.

Trevor Littlewood

Head of the River Wear

The point where Killhope Burn and Burnhope Burn meet to become the River Wear - at the aptly named village of Wearhead.

Chris Heaton

Wearhead

The A689 running through the small village of Wearhead

Chris Heaton

West Blackdene

Small community near Ireshopeburn in Weardale

Chris Heaton

Weardale Way between Wearhead and West Blackdene

Riverside path in pastures beside the Wear

Chris Heaton

River Wear at West Blackdene

The Weardale Way crosses the river at this point, to reach West Blackdene

Chris Heaton

River level monitoring station on the Killhope Burn, Wearhead

For information on water levels: Link

Tim Heaton

The head of the Wear at Wearhead

The River Wear starts here, below the junction of the Burnhope Burn and the Killhope Burn. Weardale, and the Weardale Way start 4½ miles upstream at the head of the Killhope Burn

Tim Heaton

Public convenience, Wearhead

The villages of Weardale are well supplied with free toilets.

Tim Heaton

The Weardale Way crossing the Wear to West Blackdene

A 77 mile route following the River Wear from the sea at the Lindesfarne Memorial, Sunderland to the headwaters in the east Pennines, keeping as close as is possible to the river. It visits Lumley Castle, Durham (where the Castle and Cathedral forms a World Heritage Site), Bishop Auckland and Stanhope. After Stanhope the Way makes a northward loop to Rookhope to take in part of a tributary, Rookhope Burn.

Tim Heaton