CrookCounty Durham

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About Crook

Known for

The Weardale gateway, the mining heritage, Billy Row and Billy Moor, and a County Durham market town serving the upper Wear valley communities

A little history

Crook grew as a coal mining centre serving the County Durham coalfield. The town sits at the gateway to Weardale — the longest valley in County Durham. The surrounding communities of Billy Row and Helmington Row reflect the pattern of mining village development.

Local tip

Weardale from Crook is beautiful — the valley road west towards Stanhope and Alston is exceptional. High Force waterfall is accessible from the upper dale. The town centre market for local produce.

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