Crook
Crook is a historic market town in County Durham, in the North East of England. Found a number of miles north of the River Wear, Crook exists about 9 miles (14.5 kilometres) south-west of the historic city of Durham, 5 miles (8 kilometres) north-west of Bishop Auckland as well as 2 miles (3.5 kilometres) from Willington. The A690 road from Durham becomes the A689 leading up with Wolsingham as well as Stanhope into the upper reaches of Weardale (an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). Located on the edge of Weardale, Crook is as a result occasionally described as the "Gateway to Weardale". The centre of Crook, a marked sanctuary, features a variety of stores and businesses with the market hung on Tuesdays as well as Saturdays. There are 2 famous churches, the centrally located St Catherine's CE as well as Our Woman Spotless & St Cuthbert's RC on Church Hill. In addition to capitals to the eastern sits Crook Golf Club. For a community of its size Crook additionally includes a great option of bars, coffee shops and dining establishments. Crook is the 10th biggest settlement in County Durham and also the 35th biggest in the North East of England since 2016.