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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.
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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The town has local cafes and independent food options. Weardale has excellent pub food. Local County Durham produce is good.
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Crook serves a large Weardale catchment. Independent businesses provide essential services for the rural communities.
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Frequently asked questions
Crook is a place in County Durham 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. Crook grew as a coal mining centre serving the County Durham coalfield. The population is around 8,500.
The town has local cafes and independent food options. Weardale has excellent pub food. Local County Durham produce is good.
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Local Crook businesses can list on Roam for free in around 90 seconds. Add your business name, address, opening hours and a few photos via the Roam website, and your listing goes live in Roam's discovery feed for users browsing Crook and the wider County Durham area. There is no subscription fee.
Roam covers Crook and the surrounding area in County Durham, including Willington, Tow Law, Wolsingham, Stanley, Hunwick, Billy Row, Sunniside and Howden-le-Wear.
