West Blackdene

Settlement in Durham

England

West Blackdene

Grazing pasture at Newhouse Pastures This is an area of level pasture adjacent to the Weardale Way. — Grazing pasture at Newhouse Pastures Credit: Clive Nicholson

West Blackdene is a small village located in County Durham, in the northeast of England. Situated near the River Derwent, it is part of the larger civil parish of Consett. The village is nestled amidst picturesque countryside, with rolling hills and farmland surrounding it.

Although West Blackdene is a relatively small settlement, it has a strong sense of community and a rich history. The village dates back centuries and was once known for its coal mining industry, which played a vital role in the local economy. Today, remnants of this industrial heritage can still be seen in the form of old mine shafts and buildings.

The village itself is primarily residential, with a mix of traditional stone cottages and more modern houses. It offers a peaceful and tranquil environment, away from the hustle and bustle of larger towns and cities. The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and birdwatching.

While West Blackdene does not have its own amenities, the nearby town of Consett offers a range of services, including shops, supermarkets, schools, and healthcare facilities. Additionally, the village benefits from good transport links, with regular bus services connecting it to surrounding areas.

Overall, West Blackdene is a charming and quiet village, perfect for those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle amidst the natural beauty of County Durham.

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West Blackdene Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.747038/-2.2088628 or Grid Reference NY8639. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Grazing pasture at Newhouse Pastures

This is an area of level pasture adjacent to the Weardale Way.

Clive Nicholson

Farmland west of St John's Chapel

Mike Pennington

Farmland west of St John's Chapel

Mike Pennington

Farm west of St John's Chapel

Mike Pennington

Bridleway over Carr Brow Moor

From Middlehope Bank (the minor road from Rookhope to Ireshopeburn) the bridleway gives good walking down towards Levelgate Sike and up over the shoulder of Bleak Laws on Carr Brow Moor. Just beyond the horizon, it passes through a gate and becomes a more substantial track, rather cut up by big tractor tyres, making the descent into Weardale a bit more wearing than the pleasant going on the moor.

Andy Waddington

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 on grazing land at West Blackdene

Several deciduous trees in the field which has rough grazing; it's south of a minor road in Weardale. Chapel Fell is the moorland hill in the distance.

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

On the Weardale Way opposite Iresburnhope

The long distance footpath on the banks of the Wear, opposite the small village of Iresburnhope

Chris Heaton

Newhouse Pasture

Green pasture on the valley floor of Weardale

Chris Heaton

Footbridge across the River Wear

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.

Chris Heaton