Tag Archives: Weardale

Walking in Weardale – St John’s Chapel Two Hills

Posted on 14 May, 2017 by Yasmine

Here is another post for my occasional series of Weardale walking routes. This route is approximately 6 miles. Starting at St John’s Chapel, the walk climbs up the northern flank of the dale before dropping down into Ireshopeburn and returning … Continue reading →

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Walking in Weardale – St John’s Chapel, Cowshill and Wearhead

Posted on 17 April, 2017 by Yasmine

Here is another post for my occasional series of Weardale walking routes. This route is approximately 7.5 miles, with some steep climbs and boggy paths, and a couple of tricky navigation spots. Well worth it for the ever-changing scenery and … Continue reading →

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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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A natter and a chatter and a bit of Weardale history

Posted on 2 August, 2015 by Yasmine

Our border collie was having an off day, so we jumped at the chance to reluctantly had a dog-free day up the Dale. I may have mentioned before that Weardalians love Facebook, and the Weardale Museum had posted that morning that … Continue reading →

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Wrong Turn Right Choice

Posted on 24 June, 2012 by Yasmine

This is the final instalment of my Spring 2012 Teesdale Trilogy, rudely interrupted by the Olympic Torch… So where was I? We were camping in Middleton-in-Teesdale for the Jubilee long weekend and decided to try out some of the walks … Continue reading →

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Durham Rocks!

Posted on 29 April, 2012 by Yasmine

Finally, after four years living in County Durham, my Taller Half and I have started volunteering with the Durham Wildlife Trust. Today we had a geology training day, led by geologist David Lawrence. Half classroom, half field trip, we learnt … Continue reading →

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Ring Ouzel!

Posted on 16 April, 2012 by Yasmine

I saw my first ring ouzel last year on a visit to Weardale, and was determined to find this remarkable mountain blackbird again this year – this time with photographic evidence. The ring ouzel is a blackbird that likes it … 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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Vantage Point

Posted on 28 January, 2012 by Yasmine

A cold, crisp day today, I took a walk along the back lanes of Crook, my new County Durham home. I’ve found a spot to the North West of Crook that has commanding views of Weardale. The upper fells are … 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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