Crook
Crook is a historical market community in Region Durham, in the North East of England. Found a number of miles north of the River Wear, Crook lies 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 turns into the A689 leading up via Wolsingham and Stanhope into the upper reaches of Weardale (an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). Found on the edge of Weardale, Crook is subsequently sometimes described as the "Gateway to Weardale". The centre of Crook, a designated conservation area, features a variety of stores and also services with the marketplace held on Tuesdays and also Saturdays. There are 2 prominent churches, the centrally located St Catherine's CE as well as 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 size Crook also features a great selection of pubs, cafes and dining establishments. Crook is the 10th largest settlement in County Durham and also the 35th largest in the North East of England since 2016.
