Crook
Crook is a historic market town in Region Durham, in the North East of England. Found a couple of miles north of the River Wear, Crook exists concerning 9 miles (14.5 km) south-west of the historical city of Durham, 5 miles (8 kilometres) north-west of Bishop Auckland and 2 miles (3.5 km) from Willington. The A690 roadway from Durham becomes the A689 leading up with Wolsingham and Stanhope right into the top reaches of Weardale (an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). Situated on the edge of Weardale, Crook is as a result occasionally referred to as the "Gateway to Weardale". The centre of Crook, a designated conservation area, features a selection of stores and services with the market held on Tuesdays as well as Saturdays. There are 2 popular churches, the centrally located St Catherine's CE as well as Our Girl Spotless & St Cuthbert's RC on Church Hill. In addition to capitals to the eastern rests Crook Golf Club. For a town of its size Crook likewise includes an excellent selection of clubs, coffee shops as well as restaurants. Crook is the 10th biggest settlement in County Durham and the 35th largest in the North East of England since 2016.
