Crook
Crook is a historic market town in Area Durham, in the North East of England. Found a couple of miles north of the River Wear, Crook lies regarding 9 miles (14.5 kilometres) south-west of the historic city of Durham, 5 miles (8 km) north-west of Bishop Auckland as well as 2 miles (3.5 kilometres) from Willington. The A690 road from Durham turns into the A689 leading up with Wolsingham and also Stanhope right into the upper reaches of Weardale (an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). Located on the edge of Weardale, Crook is consequently in some cases described as the "Gateway to Weardale". The centre of Crook, an assigned conservation area, includes a range of shops and also businesses with the marketplace held on Tuesdays and Saturdays. There are 2 famous churches, the centrally located St Catherine's CE and also Our Lady Spotless & St Cuthbert's RC on Church Hill. In addition to the hills to the eastern rests Crook Golf Club. For a town of its dimension Crook also features a great choice of pubs, coffee shops and dining establishments. Crook is the 10th biggest negotiation in County Durham as well as the 35th biggest in the North East of England as of 2016.