Burn Hill

Settlement in Durham

England

Burn Hill

Penshaw Monument The monument to the Earl of Durham and freemasonry — Penshaw Monument Credit: Kevin Waterhouse

Burn Hill is a residential area located in Durham, England. Situated on the outskirts of the city, Burn Hill is known for its picturesque views of the surrounding countryside and its peaceful atmosphere. The area is primarily made up of traditional stone-built houses, many of which date back to the Victorian era.

Burn Hill is a popular choice for families and young professionals looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life, while still being within easy reach of Durham's amenities and attractions. The area is well-connected by public transportation, with regular bus services running to the city center and surrounding areas.

In addition to its residential properties, Burn Hill is also home to a number of local shops, cafes, and pubs, providing residents with all the necessary amenities close to hand. The area is surrounded by green spaces and parks, making it a great choice for those who enjoy outdoor activities and nature walks.

Overall, Burn Hill offers a tranquil and scenic setting for those looking to settle down in a charming and welcoming community.

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Burn Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.878556/-1.473173 or Grid Reference NZ3353. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Penshaw Monument

The monument to the Earl of Durham and freemasonry

Kevin Waterhouse

View from Penshaw Hill

Looking south east from the path around the hill a short way down from the summit.

Des Blenkinsopp

Flinton Hill Farm

An agricultural landscape south east of Penshaw Hill

Des Blenkinsopp

An Empty Monument

On a sunny Sunday afternoon in August there were people all over the monument most of the time and I didn't think I'd get a clear picture, but just for a few seconds there was nothing but a small dog in there

Des Blenkinsopp

River Wear beside Washington Waterfowl Park

David Robinson

Footbridge across River Wear at Cox Green

David Robinson

Adit in riverbank near Cox Green

One of several adits in the vicinity of Cox Green. The tunnels were used to extract sandstone from beneath Penshaw Hill for loading onto boats moored on the adjacent River Wear,

David Robinson

Weardale Way heading towards Low Lambton and Cox Green

The long distance footpath in woodland beside the River Wear

Chris Heaton

Footbridge across the River Wear at Cox Green

Passing this structure on the Weardale Way - but not crossing it. The footbridge replaced a ferry in 1958, which consisted of a solitary rowing boat.

Chris Heaton

Barmston Ferry

A rowing boat used to cross the River Wear at this point, until the footbridge was opened in 1958. The scene photographed on the Weardale Way in Cox Green, upon the opposite bank.

Chris Heaton

Oddfellows Arms, Cox Green

Watering hole passed by on the Weardale Way long distance footpath

Chris Heaton

River Wear beside Ayton's Wood

The river has become tidal at this point, and appears to be flowing upstream as we follow the Weardale Way - which hugs the bank for several miles between Mount Pleasant and the outskirts of Sunderland. It should be noted that the water has become pretty unpleasant looking, with several clumps of rubbish and debris floating around aimlessly.

Chris Heaton

Washington Sewage Treatment Works Outflow

Flowing freely into the River Wear, as seen from the opposite bank on the Weardale Way

Chris Heaton

Disused quarry tunnel on the bank of the River Wear

The tunnels connected the sandstone quarries at Lower Lambton with riverside wharves (ref. local notice board).

Tim Heaton

Cox Green Footbridge

Built in 1958 to replace a ferry service (a rowing boat aided by a wire rope-haul system) which closed in 1956 Link

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Tim Heaton

Sewage works outfall into the River Wear

Looks to be quite a flow. The Wear is tidal at this point, and a bit 'scummy' looking in places.

Tim Heaton

Footpath junction on the Weardale Way

The path to the right leads up Penshaw Hill to the prominent Penshaw Monument

Tim Heaton

Penshaw Hill and Monument

The footpath heavily scoured away after incredibly heavy rain the previous afternoon. Description of the Monument here; //www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5719004

Chris Morgan

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Burn Hill is located at Grid Ref: NZ3353 (Lat: 54.878556, Lng: -1.473173)

Unitary Authority: Sunderland

Police Authority: Northumbria