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Toucan crossing on Durham Road, Blackhill
This toucan crossing which allows cyclists as well as pedestrians to cross the busy, steep Durham Road, carries National Cycle Network route 14 which links Gateshead via the Derwent Path to NCN route 7 (Consett and Sunderland) at Lydgett's Junction, a short way to the south and also continues along the Lanchester Valley Path towards Durham.
Image: © Oliver Dixon
Taken: 28 Feb 2014
0.05 miles
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Cycleway at Blackhill
A broad cycleway passing through parkland in Blackhill. The path forms part of National Cycle Network route 14 which links Gateshead via the Derwent Path to NCN route 7 (Consett and Sunderland) at Lydgett's Junction, a short way to the south.
Image: © Oliver Dixon
Taken: 28 Feb 2014
0.07 miles
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National Cycle Network milepost in Consett
This milepost stands on National Cycle Network route 14 which links Gateshead via the Derwent Path to NCN route 7 (Consett and Sunderland) at Lydgett's Junction, a short way to the south. The milepost finger to the right is pointing to Consett town centre.
The milepost is one of 1000 donated to the National Cycle Network project by the Royal Bank of Scotland. There are four designs of these mileposts - this one is an example of the "Welsh" pattern designed by Welsh artist Andrew Rowe; the design takes inspiration from the nautical and industrial heritage of the artist's native Swansea.
On the far side of the open green are two good examples of roof-mounted solar panels.
Image: © Oliver Dixon
Taken: 28 Feb 2014
0.09 miles
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Blackhill Cemetery South
One of three disused and crumbling churches all located together. Other two churches to the right and behind.
Image: © Colin Edgar
Taken: 5 Nov 2005
0.09 miles
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Bottom of St Aidan's Street
Little street in Blackhill, named after the church at the top of the street. The unusual spire of St Mary's R C Church visible over the houses.
Image: © Robert Graham
Taken: 16 Aug 2021
0.10 miles
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St Aidan's Place, Blackhill
Old terraced street named after the nearby church. Probably Edwardian in date.
Image: © Robert Graham
Taken: 16 Aug 2021
0.11 miles
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Site of Blackhill Station
View southward, towards Bishop Auckland (via Tow Law) and Durham. Station served by passenger trains from Bishop Auckland (withdrawn north of Tow Law 5/39), Newcastle via Lintz Green until 1/2/54 (goods 11/11/63) and lastly from Newcastle via Birtley and Consett until 23/5/55 when station and lines were closed.
Image: © Ben Brooksbank
Taken: 6 Sep 1970
0.11 miles
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Shops on Durham Road, Blackhill
Looking west down the bank.
Image: © Robert Graham
Taken: 9 Apr 2016
0.11 miles
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Looking down Derwent Street, Blackhill
View looking north towards Durham Road, the main road through Blackhill.
Image: © Robert Graham
Taken: 25 Oct 2017
0.11 miles
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Blackhill Main Street
View down Blackhill towards Bridgehill showing local shops either side.
Image: © Colin Edgar
Taken: 5 Nov 2005
0.11 miles