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 km) south-west of the historic city of Durham, 5 miles (8 kilometres) north-west of Bishop Auckland and also 2 miles (3.5 kilometres) from Willington. The A690 roadway from Durham becomes the A689 leading up with Wolsingham and also Stanhope into the upper reaches of Weardale (an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). Situated on the edge of Weardale, Crook is subsequently often referred to as the "Gateway to Weardale". The centre of Crook, a marked sanctuary, includes a selection of stores and companies with the marketplace held on Tuesdays and also Saturdays. There are 2 prominent churches, the centrally located St Catherine's CE and Our Woman Immaculate & St Cuthbert's RC on Church Hill. In addition to the hills to the eastern sits Crook Golf Club. For a community of its dimension Crook likewise features a good choice of pubs, cafes as well as dining establishments. Crook is the 10th largest negotiation in County Durham as well as the 35th largest in the North East of England as of 2016.