Tag Archives: Stanhope

Walking in Weardale – Stanhope Dene

Posted on 1 January, 2017 by Yasmine

In an unexpected blog development, I decided this afternoon to start capturing some easy walks so that visitors and locals-new-to-walking can get out and enjoy Weardale. Don’t expect lots of detail and accuracy – these routes will give the main … Continue reading →

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Quarries toads and chickens

Posted on 15 March, 2012 by Yasmine

The main reason I’ve moved to Crook is that it is very easy to get up into Weardale. Weardale is a walkers’ paradise, largely because hardly anyone can be bothered to visit. An earlier work trip to Birmingham meant I … Continue reading →

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Contrast

Posted on 6 October, 2011 by Yasmine

I’ve spent the last couple of weekends in Weardale and Teesdale. Known as the Durham Dales, they have their own characters despite sharing the same central fells. I wanted to get some walking and photography done, and maybe capture their … Continue reading →

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Stanhope show 2010: an experience to remember

Posted on 14 September, 2010 by Yasmine

Out of the three Weardale agricultural shows this year, I made it to the final one at Stanhope. Held on the second weekend of September, Stanhope is a two day show and to make up for missing Wolsingham and Weardale … Continue reading →

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Beware of the hedgehog

Posted on 6 August, 2010 by Yasmine

Unlike Teesdale, with its veinlike network of satellite dales, Weardale singlemindedly cuts through the landscape from Wearhead to Crook, with the exception of a few short but beautiful valleys on its northern flank. Rookhope is one such diversion, and my … Continue reading →

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