Crook
Crook is a historical market community in Area Durham, in the North East of England. Found a couple of miles north of the River Wear, Crook exists about 9 miles (14.5 km) south-west of the historical 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 through Wolsingham and Stanhope into the top 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 marked conservation area, includes a selection of shops and also services with the market hung on Tuesdays as well as Saturdays. There are two noticeable churches, the centrally located St Catherine's CE and also Our Lady Spotless & St Cuthbert's RC on Church Hill. On top of capitals to the east sits Crook Golf Club. For a community of its dimension Crook also features an excellent selection of pubs, cafes as well as dining establishments. Crook is the 10th biggest negotiation in County Durham and the 35th largest in the North East of England as of 2016.