Crook
Crook is a historic market community in Region Durham, in the North East of England. Located a couple of miles north of the River Wear, Crook exists concerning 9 miles (14.5 kilometres) south-west of the historic city of Durham, 5 miles (8 km) north-west of Bishop Auckland as well as 2 miles (3.5 km) from Willington. The A690 road from Durham turns into the A689 leading up with Wolsingham and Stanhope right into the upper reaches of Weardale (an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). Located on the edge of Weardale, Crook is subsequently often described as the "Gateway to Weardale". The centre of Crook, a designated conservation area, features a selection of stores as well as businesses with the market held on Tuesdays and Saturdays. There are two noticeable churches, the centrally located St Catherine's CE as well as Our Girl Spotless & St Cuthbert's RC on Church Hill. On top of the hills to the eastern rests Crook Golf Club. For a community of its dimension Crook additionally features a great selection of clubs, coffee shops and also dining establishments. Crook is the 10th largest settlement in County Durham as well as the 35th biggest in the North East of England since 2016.