Crook
Crook is a historical market town in Region Durham, in the North East of England. Situated a number 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 and also 2 miles (3.5 kilometres) from Willington. The A690 roadway from Durham turns into the A689 leading up via Wolsingham and Stanhope into the top reaches of Weardale (an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). Located on the edge of Weardale, Crook is as a result in some cases referred to as the "Gateway to Weardale". The centre of Crook, a designated conservation area, features a range of stores and organisations with the marketplace held on Tuesdays and Saturdays. There are two noticeable churches, the centrally located St Catherine's CE as well as Our Lady Spotless & St Cuthbert's RC on Church Hill. In addition to capitals to the east rests Crook Golf Club. For a town of its size Crook additionally features a great option of pubs, cafes as well as restaurants. Crook is the 10th biggest settlement in County Durham and the 35th largest in the North East of England as of 2016.