1 Teesdale Landscapes (see Waterfalls also)
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A brief bright interval highlights the foreshore of Cow Green reservoir, Upper Teesdale, within the North Pennines AONB on a dull November day.
The view towards Cronkley Scar and Widdybank Fell within the North Pennines AONB taken over Langdon Beck from High Hurth Edge on a fine spring day. The Pennine Way long distance footpath passes below Cronkley Scar on the way to Cauldron Snout waterfall.
The Grade II listed double height four-arched barn is a feature of this Upper Teesdale hill farm at the confuence of Great Eggleshope and Little Eggleshope becks, near Middleton-in-Teesdale
The dramatic Cronkley Scar features in this view towards Widdybank Fell, high in the North Pennines AONB as seen from the Pennine Way long distance footpath at Forest-in-Teesdale.
A very brief partial break in the clouds provides some foreground illumination in this view towards Middleton-in-Teesdale from Whistle Crag on a wet day in December. Low cloud, rain and mist obscure the view further up the valley. The sheep don't care though!
Panoramic view of the confluence of Harwood Beck and the River Tees as seen from the Pennine Way long distance footpath near Cronkley within the North Pennines AONB
A pool with reflections and a small cascade in woodland and summer sunshine at Eggleshope Burn, Eggleston, Teesdale, UK
God's Bridge - a natural limestone bridge over the River Greta, near Bowes, Teesdale. The Pennine Way long distance footpath crosses it
Whitewashed farms dot the landscape in this typical view of the upper dale at Forest in Teesdale .
A panoramic view taking in the full expanse of Cronkely Fell and Scar, Upper Teesdale, within the North Pennines AONB. The Pennine Way long distance footpath passes beneath it. Taken on a perfect summer day with an almost cloudless blue sky and bright sunshine.
Hay meadows in full flower at Widdybank Farm, Upper Teesdale within the North Pennines AONB. This view taken from the Pennine Way long distance footpath which passes through the farm beneath the dramatic cliffs of Cronkley Scar
Low winter sunshine produces long shadows which empasize the walls and field patterns on the snow covered hillsides in this view over to Kirkcarrion, near Middleton in Teesdale, from Whistle Crag. Kirkcarrion is the circular plantion of trees on the hillside, reputed to the burial site of a bronze age chieftain although this has not been proven conclusively.
The wonderfully named Dirt Pit, a typical Upper Teesdale hill farm at Ettersgill, Upper Teesdale, high in the North Pennines AONB, in winter sunshine.
Vivid yellow flowering King Cups (Caltha palustris) also known as Marsh Marigolds, make a cheerful spring display in this meadow next to the Pennine Way long distance footpath at Cronkley, Upper Teesdale, within the North Pennines AONB
Vivid autumn woodland colours at Wynch Bridge over the river Tees at Bowlees, North Pennines AONB, County Durham, UK
A big sky view of Widdybank Fell, Upper Teesdale, within the North Pennines AONB. Taken from across the valley at High Hurth Edge in spring
A typical whitewashed Upper Teesdale hill farm. Taken in Ettersgill, Teesdale, within the North Pennines AONB on a glorious fine summer morning in August.
Bright yellow King Cups feature in the foreground of this view over a meadow at Cronkley, Upper Teesdale, within the North Pennines AONB. This view, taken from the Pennine Way long distance footpath is looking north over the River Tees to the settlement of Forest in Teesdale across the valley.
The remote farming settlement of Forest in Teesdale, Upper Teesdale within the North Pennines AONB. This view taken looking north over the River Tees from Bracken Rigg on the Pennine Way long distance footpath, approx 2 miles upstream from High Force
Swaledale sheep grazing in Harwood, Upper Teesdale within the North Pennines AONB. Taken in early April with patches of sunshine and shadow and the remnants of an earlier snowfall higher up the hillside.
Looking up the Hudes Hope, near Middleton in Teesdale within the North Pennines AONB. This area was the centre of extensive lead mining activity during the 19th and early 20th century. The remains of two such mines (Coldberry - far left, and Lodge Syke - far right) can be seen at the head of the valley in the distance.
A solitary whitewashed barn surrounded by hay meadows in full flower at Harwood, Teesdale, situated within the North Pennines AONB, under a clear blue sky.
The Hudeshope Beck at Coldberry, near Middleton in Teesdale, within the North Pennines AONB, taken on a late autumn day with bright sunshine and a clear blue sky.
The remote farming hamlet of Holwick, Upper Teesdale, within the North Pennines AONB, taken from Middle Side, above Newbiggin in autumn. Holwick nestles beneath the dramatic cliffs of Holwick Scar, with the moorland of Holwick Fell behind.
Arguably Teesdale's most iconic view, taken from Whistle Crag near Middleton in Teesdale in summer, looking across the dale into Lunedale with part of the village of Mickleton to the left of the picture
Arguably Teesdale's most iconic view, taken from Whistle Crag near Middleton in Teesdale in winter, looking across the dale into Lunedale with part of the village of Mickleton to the left of the picture. The snow on the north faces of Lunedale's two reservoir dams makes them stand out. The smaller and nearer creates Grassholme reservoir; the larger and further away creates Selset reservoir.
The briefest of bursts of sunshine creates dramatic lighting conditions with an almost black sky in this view of Sleightholme Beck, at East Mellwaters, near Bowes, Teesdale. Taken in March 2018, a patch of snow on the hillside is a remnant of the Beast from the East earlier that month.
Part of the remote hill farming hamlet of Langdon Beck, Upper Teesdale, high in the North Pennines AONB, with Widdybank Fell behind
The Pennine Way long distance footpath crosses God's Bridge, a natural limestone bridge over the River Greta, at East Mellwaters, near Bowes, Teesdale.
The rural farming hamlet of Holwick, Teesdale with a covering of snow and January sunshine
A vivid rainbow over the North Pennines village of Middleton-in-Teesdale with a dark sky background, as seen from Whistle Crag.
A solitary whitewashed barn on the hillside against a clear deep blue sky in brilliant winter sunshine. Taken at Snaisgill, near Middleton-in-Teesdale within the North Pennines AONB
A hint of autumn colour starting to appear on the wooded riverbanks of the River Tees, as seen from the Teesdale Way long distance footpath between Cotherstone and Romaldkirk
A covering of snow at Holwick Scar, Upper Teesdale within the North Pennines AONB. This outcrop of Dolerite, formed by volcanic action, is part of the great Whin Sill which runs across northern England. It can also be seen at Low Force and High Force waterfalls in Teesdale, on the Northumberland coast at Dunstanburgh and offshore where it creates the Farne Islands
Looking into the Harwood area of Upper Teesdale within the North Pennines. Taken from the Cow Green accress road on a perfect Spetember day, and demonstrating the reason for the 'O' in 'AONB'
A cascade on the River Tees, beween Low Force and High Force waterfalls within the North Pennines AONB, as seen from the Pennine Way long distance footpath. Taken in unseasonably warm and sunny weather in late February 2019
A cascade on the River Tees, beween Low Force and High Force waterfalls within the North Pennines AONB, as seen from the Pennine Way long distance footpath in November sunshine.
A brief spell of wintry early morning sun lights up the whitewashed farms with a slight orange tint at Langdon Beck, Upper Teesdale within the North PEnnines AONB, while the menacing Cronkley Scar in the background remains in shadow.
A typical whitewashed hill farm in Harwood, Upper Teesdale, high in the North Pennines AONB. Some Belted Galloway cattle graze in the meadow in front of the farm. Taken during an unseasonably warm and springlike period in mid-February 2019 which produced pale hazy lighting conditions - most unusual for that time of year
View towards Ettersgill from Holwick, Upper Teesdale within the North Pennines AONB with autumn colours and strong sunshine.
The remote farming hamlet of Langdon Beck, Upper Teesdale, high in the North Pennines AONB. May sunshine highlights the whitewashed farms against the dramatic Cronkley Scar. The Pennine Way long distance footpath passes close by.
A typical Upper Teesdale hill farm at Harwood, Upper Teesdale, high in the North Pennines AONB. Taken from the Cow Green reservoir access road in June
Probably the most photographed barns in the dale, these two are situated at Bowlees, Upper Teesdale, within the the North Pennines AONB.
Vivid autumn woodland colours at Wynch Bridge, a pedestrian footbridge over the river Tees near Low Force waterfall at Bowlees, Teesdale, within the North Pennines AONB
The remote and bleak hill farm at High Beck Head, Upper Teesdale, within the North Pennines AONB
Snow covered meadows, cirrus clouds, bright winter sunshine and a deep blue sky at Bowlees, Teesdale, within the North Pennines AONB
Arguably Teesdale's most iconic viewpoint, this is the view from Whistle Crag looking up the dale towards Middleton-in-Teesdale. The isolated hamlet of Holwick can be seen in the far distance. The valley bottom is just below the snow line in this shot, taken January 2019.
Typical whitewashed hills farms at Harwood, Upper Teesdale, within the North Pennines AONB. Taken on a perfect spring morning May 2019
A most unusual cloud formation over the North Pennines. Shaped like a pair of giant jellyfish, they are actually a variety of Cirrus, seen floating over Cronkley Fell, Upper Teesdale, within the North Pennines AONB
Panoramic view taking in the whole of the dramatic cliffs at Holwick Scar in Upper Teesdale. This outcrop of Dolerite, formed by volcanic action, is part of the great Whin Sill which runs across northern England. It can also be seen at Low Force and High Force waterfalls in Teesdale, on the Northumberland coast at Dunstanburgh and offshore where it creates the Farne Islands.
A less common variety of pink hawthorn provides foreground interest in this view over Upper Teesdale across the valley towards Holwick in late spring sunshine.
Flowering hay meadows, a dark sky and dramatic light on this view looking up Ettersgill, Upper Teesdale within the North Pennines AONB
A profusion of wild flowers in this traditional hay meadow at Langdon Beck, Upper Teesdale, within the North Pennines AONB. The spectacular Cronkley Scar is in the background.
A huge sky over the remote farming hamlet of Langdon Beck, Upper Teesdale, within the North Pennines AONB.
A bright interval provides dramatic light on this view of the now disused Coldberry mine. The North Pennines in general and Teesdale in particular was the home of extensive lead mining activity during the 19th and early part of the 20th centuries. Coldberry, near Middleton in Teesdale was one of the largest, and longest operating; finally closing in 1953.
The Hudes Hope is a small side valley off Teesdale, running north from Middleton in Teesdale. Once a major lead mining area, it is now sparsely populated, mostly by small hill farms. One of them, Club Gill, can be see in on the hillside towards the left of the picture. Spoil heaps from the now disused Coldberry lead mine can be seen centre and right of the picture.
Three ponies in a hay meadow at Langdon Beck, Upper Teesdale turn and pose for the camera. Cronkley Scar is in the background.
Peghorn Lodge, a typcial Upper Teesdale whitewashed hill farm stands out against the hillside. Meldon Hill rises in the distance.
Foxgloves by the track to Hudeshope Head, Upper Teesdale, within the North Pennines AONB
Whitewashed hill farms dot the landscape in this view into Ettersgill. A classic Upper Teesdale scene
The remote hill farm named High Beck Head, high in the hills of Upper Teesdale, within the North Pennines AONB
The remote farming community of Harwood, Upper Teesdale, high in the North Pennines AONB. Whitewashed hill farms dot the landscape in this classic Teesdale scene
Taken from a viewpoint on private land with access by kind permssion of the farmer. Waters Meeting and Herdship farms in the distance; behind them derelict buildings and spoil heaps are the remains of Ladys Rake lead mine.
Whitewashed farms make a cluster in the landscape at the settlement of Forest in Teesdale, high in the North Pennines AONB as seen from Holwick Fell in ealy autumn.
Arla Burn Farm, a typical Teesdale whitewashed hill farm with the hamlet of Holwick in the far distance
A very blustery autumn day produces strong sunshine and heavy squally showers, one of which can be seen 'under' the rainbow, creating a vivid rainbow which seems to end at the remote hamlet of Holwick, Upper Teesdale.
A cascade on the River Tees, beween Low Force and High Force waterfalls within the North Pennines AONB, as seen from the Pennine Way long distance footpath. Taken in mid-October, autumn colours now appear in the wooded riverbanks.
A view over Forest in Teesdale, Upper Teesdale, within the North Pennines AONB to three Pennine Peaks on the horizon. From left to right, Great Dun Fell with the air traffic control radar dome standing out nicely (2782 feet, 848m), Little Dun Fell (2709 feet, 842m) and Cross Fell which at 2,930 feet (893 m) is the highest point in the Pennines. Taken on a crystal clear late autumn morning revealing snow cover on the hill tops.
Probably the most photographed view in Teesdale, a panorama taken from the lay-by on the road between Eggleston and Middleton-in-Teesdale on a crystal clear late autumn morning.
A view familiar to all who have walked this section of the Pennine Way through Teesdale, this is about 1/2 mile upstream from High Force and looking up the dale towards Cronkley Fell.
Strong winter sunshine, a very dark sky and vivid rainbow in this view over the Teesdale village of Eggleston.
Dramatic winter sunshine and a dark stormy sky in this view into Lunedale, taken looking over the lower part of Teesdale from Folly Top.
Very strong winter sunshine and a dramatic sky in cold and blustery north westerly winds following Storm Atiyah in this view of Eggleston, Teesdale, 8 December 2019
Wintry sunshine and a dark sky background produces a vivid rainbow at Middle End Farm, Teesdale. Taken on a cold blustery morning after Storm Atiyah, 8 December 2019.
A flock of sheep tuck in to some hay provided as winter fodder, at Coldberry mine, Teesdale. Coldberry was once one of the largest lead mines in Teesdale, and the extensive remains of it are a dominant feature in the landscape. In this view, the two buildings on the horizon centre are the former stables and mine shop. The ruined roofless building just below the horizon right is whats left of the former explosives store.
A vivid rainbow drops onto the wonderfully named 'Dirt Pit' farm, in Ettersgill, Upper Teesdale within the North Pennines AONB.
A flock of inquisitive sheep investigate the photographer. Taken in Harwood, Upper Teesdale, January 2020 in very strong winter sunshine
A big wintry sky creating patches of light and shadow in an almost sinister view of Teesdale's iconic landmark. The trees cover a tumulus which is said to be the burial place of a Bronze Age chieftain, although this has not been proved. The Pennine Way long distance footpath passes close by
A bright interval and a dark sky background create a dramatic scene in this view taken in Ettersgill, Teesdale, looking across snow-covered hillsides towards Cronkley Fell.
The Pennine Way foootbridge over Blea Beck, Upper Teesdale looking towards Cronkley Fell in winter sunshine
Whitewashed hill farms are not so conspicuous when the land is covered in snow! Ettersgill, Upper Teesdale.
Bright winter sunshine, a deep blue sky and snow covered meadows and hillsides in this view of Ash Dub Farm, Ettersgill, Upper Teesdale.
Bright winter sunshine and an approaching snow squall in the classic view from Whistle Crag towards Middleton in Teesdale and the lower end of Lundale
An interesting patchwork created by the remains of the previous day's heavy snowfall features in this view over Lower Teesdale towards the lower end of Lunedale
A wintry scene in the Hudes Hope, high in the North Pennines AONB near Middleton in Teesdale. Taken looking over the valley towards the remains of Coldberry Lead Mine, once one of the largest and most productive mines in Teesdale.
A panoramic wintry scene in the Hudes Hope, near Middleton in Teesdale
Towards the head of the Hudes Hope valley, high in the North Pennines AONB near Middleton in Teesdale.
A bright interval creates dramatic light on the isolated Club Gill farm in the Hudes Hope valley, high in the North Pennines AONB in winter
Wintry sunshine creates interesting lighting conditions in this view of Birch Bush Farm, a typical hill farm in Upper Teesdale, within the North Pennines AONB
Heather in flower on Bowes Moor, Teesdale, as seen from the Pennine Way long distance footpath.
Strong early spring sunshine lights up the snow covered cliffs of the spectacular Cronkley Scar and Widdybank Fell, Widdybank Farm, now a base for Natural England stands out nicely against the hillside.
Strong early spring sunshine and a dark sky create dramatic lighting on this wintry view of Harwood, Upper Teesdale, high in the North Pennines AONB
The remote, bleak and beautiful farming community of Harwood, at the head of Teesdale and high in the North Pennines AONB.
A wintry view of the isolated and bleak hill farm at High Beck Head, Ettersgill, Upper Teesdale
A wintry view of a snow covered Cronkley Fell, Upper Teesdale taken from across the dale at Scar End
Looking upstream towards Whorlton Bridge from Wycliffe on a bright early spring morning.
A break in the clouds creates very strong winter sunshine lighting up the village of Middleton-in-Teesdale, in this panoramic view taken on an otherwise rather bleak day in January.
Wooded riverbanks almost in full leaf now and cloudless blue sky, taken looking upstream from Whorlton Bridge, Teesdale
The River Tees at Wycliffe, Teesdale, County Durham looking upstream towards Whorlton on a cloudless and windless late spring morning. Blossom petals from a nearby flowering Horse Chestnut tree float down the river. The Teesdale Way long distance footpath passes through the woods on the far side.
Upper Teesdale is characterised by its whitewashed farms and barns. These two at Bowlees are possibly the most photographed in the dale and are captured here as a brief break in almost black sky creates a burst of very strong winter sunshine and dramatic light.
A late spring view upstream on the River Tees, Teesdale taken from Whorlton Bridge on a beautiful day producing a big deep blue sky and white clouds. The Teesdale Way long distance footpath crosses this bridge.
A late spring view downstream on the River Tees, Teesdale taken from Whorlton Bridge on a beautiful day producing a big deep blue sky and white clouds. The Teesdale Way long distance footpath crosses this bridge.
Looking across to the Meeting of the Waters - the confluence of the rivers Greta and Tees from the Teesdale Way long distance footpath on the north bank of the Tees, approximately half way between Abbey Bridge near Barnard Castle, and Whorlton. After weeks of virtually no rain, both rivers are very low. Taken on the 1st day of meteorological summer, 1 June 2020.
A brief break in the clouds lights up Arla Burn and West Farm, Middleton in Teesdale dramatically under a stormy sky. Taken on the Summer Solstice, 21 June 2020.
A bright interval illuminates the now disused Crossthwaite (larger of the two, left) and Park End quarries near Middleton in Teesdale. A nice patch of flowering pignut in the foreground. Taken on a blustery and damp Summer Solstice 21 June 2020.
The remote farming hamlet of Holwick, Upper Teesdale, briefly and dramatically lit by a break in the clouds. Taken on a blustery and damp summer solstice, June 21 2020.
The confluence of Harwood Beck and the River Tees, near Cronkley. Taken from the Pennine Way long distance footpath, Cronkley Scar in the background and the abandoned Wheysike House in the distance.
Patchy sunshine and a dramatic sky in this view over to Ettersgill from Holwick, Upper Teesdale, within the North Pennines AONB. Taken on a day of patchy sunshine and shadows, several of the farms are also lit by a patch of sunshine.
Grazing sheep dot the hillside with patches of strong sunlight and shadows in the Hudes Hope valley, Teesdale
Looking over towards part of Langdon Beck, Cronkley Farm in the distance, taken from Lingy Hill
While the sun shines - hay cutting at Marshes Gill Farm, Harwood.
Dramatic conditions with strong sunshine on part of Harwood in the foreground, Cronkley Scar and Widdybank Fell partially lit and Murton Fell rising in the bacground
A swollen River Tees tumbles over this cascade between Low Force and High Force on a late summer morning. Taken from the Pennine Way long distance footpath which follows the river upstream through this part of Teesdale. After a wet night, the river level has risen; the brown colouration comes from peat washed off the moors.
A huge sky over Bowlees, Teesdale, within the North Pennines AONB. 3 Sheep in front of a typical Teesdale whitewashed barn turn to face the camera.
As the skies clear, a shaft of sunlight hits Peghorn Lodge farm, Harwood, Upper Teesdale
A bright interval lights up flowering heather and the pine trees of Scarney Hill on Romaldkirk Moor, Teesdale. Taken on a blustery day in early September with a dramatic sky creating a moody feel to the image.
Looking North West from Harker Hill, Teesdale over to Grassholme Reservoir and Thringarth, Lunedale under a big sky on a blustery early autumn day. The now disused Greengates Quarry with Kirkcarrion to the right of it can be seen on the hillside on the far side of the reservoir.
Sunshine and shadows on a blustery day in early September. Teesdale's iconic landmark is silhouetted against a sunlit hillside in the background under a big sky.
A stile and fingerpost indicating a public footpath across the hillside leading down to Grassholme reservoir (out of shot). Part of Snaisgill and Aukside can be seen in the distance centre. A patch of sunshine lights up Hardberry Hill and the Hudes Hope in the far distance. Taken on a blustery day in early September with a big sky, and sunshine and shadows across the landscape
The road down Harker Hill towards Teesdale from Botany Farm, taken on a breezy day in early September. Part of Middleton in Teesdale can be seen in the distance centre, with Kirkcarrion and the hillside of the lower part of Lunedale to the left. A patch of sunshine lights up Hardberry Hill and the Hudes Hope in the far distance.
A long zoom shot into the Hudes Hope, Teesdale taken from above Grassholme. Part of Snaisgill can be seen middle distance right and Aukside middle distance left. The large property lower left is Middleton House, originally the headquarters of the London Lead Mining Company. A patch of sunshine lights up the hillside towards Hudeshope Head in the background. The furthest whitewashed farm is Club Gill.
The whole of the dramatic Cronkley Scar perfectly lit by a burst of very strong sunshine under a huge sky. Widdybank Farm just in shot at the right of the picture. The Pennine Way long distance footpath passes through valley at the base of the scar on the way to Cauldron Snout waterfall.
Sunshine and shadows across the landscape in this long zoom view into Harwood from the Pennine Way long distance footpath at Cronkley, Upper Teesdale
A patchwork of bright sunshine and shadows on the remote hill farming community of Harwood, Upper Teesdale under a dramatic sky.
Patches of strong sunshine and shadows across the landscape in this view looking towards Cronkley Fell, Upper Teesdale The Pennine Way long distance footpath follows the fence at the right of the picture.
Looking down towards Forest in Teesdale in the distance from the Pennine Way as it descends to Cronkley.
A panoramic view from the Kelton Road taking in part of Middleton in Teesdale, Snaisgill, Aukside and the Hudes Hope valley. Taken on a blustery day in early September with sunshine and shadows on the landscape.
Taken from a point on the Pennine Way on the approach to Holwick Head bridge. A brighter interval highlights the cascade with autumn tints forming on the riverbank.
Bright red mature rose hips give foreground colour in this view towards Holwick, Upper Teesdale in early autumn.
Whitewashed farms dot the landscape in this typical view of Upper Teesdale. Taken on a very blustery day in early autumn with sunshine and shadows across the land.
A couple of Swaledale sheep contentedly grazing the hillside beneath a huge dramatic sky. Taken on a very blustery day in early autumn in Ettersgill, Upper Teesdale.
Vivid autumn woodland foliage lit by strong sunshine form the backdrop to a swollen River Tees at this cascade at Whorlton, Teesdale.
A huge sky on a blustery day. Taken looking over Hardberry Hill, Upper Teesdale, within the North Pennines AONB.
A huge sky over the road from Langdon Beck up to Widdybank and Cow Green, Upper Teesdale
A wintry view looking towards Hudeshope Head from below Coldberry Mine in Upper Teesdale
Across the Hudes Hope valley to the remains of the disused Lodge Sike lead mine. The deep gully running vertically down the hillside to the right of the picture is Marl beck. Lodge Sike itself runs in an almost perfectly straight line diagonally across the picture below the spoil heaps.
The remains of what was one of the largest lead mines in Teesdale at Coldberry. It was operating from late 19th century to early 20th century. The group of buildings centre left are the mine shop and stables, while the roofless smaller building further right is the former explosives store
Towards a snow covered Cronkley Fell from the track from Bowlees over to Ettersgill, Teesdale on a crisp winter day. Force Garth quarry in the middle distance.
Following snow melt, a swollen River Tees thunders over the cascades at Whorlton, Teesdale, in brilliant strong winter sunshine under a cloudless deep blue sky.
Looking over Blea Beck towards Cronkley Fell and Cronkley Scar in the distance from above Blea Beck Force waterfall. The Pennine Way long distance footpath follows the River Tees along the valley floor on the left of the river. Vertical panorama, 2 shots with the camera in portrait orientation.
A patchwork of sunshine and shadows in this view into the upper dale from Stable Edge. Great Dun Fell with its air traffic control radar dome is lit nicely while Little Dun Fell and Cross Fell are in shadow. Cronkley Scar and Force Garth quarry (far left) is also lit up. High Force car park in the centre of the picture looks to be doing good business.
A brief bright interval on this cascade on Sleightholme Beck at East Mellwaters, Bowes, Teesdale as dark clouds promising rain to come sweep in. The Pennine Way long distance footpath passes close by.
Looking up Teesdale towards Holwick, just into the sunlit patch in the distance. Cronkley Scar, further away, is also in sunshine. Strong sunshine in the foreground on some blue Cranesbill flowers while dark clouds building up threaten heavy rain on the way.
Sunshine, shadows and a patchwork of freshly cut hay meadows at Harwood, Upper Teesdale
Teesdale's iconic landmark lit through a hole in the rather dramtic cloud cover.
Definately the most photographed view in Teesdale. Taken from Whistle Crag, looking towards Lunedale on a really good Big Sky day with very strong sunshine between squally showers. Mickleton at the left of the piacture, Middleton in Teesdale to the right in the distance.
Miry lane descends steeply down the hillside to Newbiggin with Holwick under its dramatic cliff across the valley
Strong sunshine through a brief break in the clouds lights up Middle End Farm, next to Great Eggleshope beck. A smaller bright spot in the background to the left falls on the spoil heaps from the disused Wire Gill lead mine.
From just below High Hurth Edge above Langdon Beck, the ruins of a small mine building stand next to a disused level with its spoil heap to the right. Sayer Hill farm and St James the Less Church mid- distance, Cronkley Scar, Widdybank Farm and Fell in the distance.
Spoil heaps from the disused Wire Gill lead mine in strong sunshine with vivid purple flowering heather clad moorland behind.
The track up Great Eggleshope at its start where it leaves the road near Middle End farm.
A nice foreground display of wild flowers leading to the sunlit and isolated Waters Meeting and Herdship farms, Harwood, Upper Teesdale.
Blink and you'll miss it! This burst of sunshine lasted about 5 seconds and lit up this mature Rowan covered in vivid red berries. Revelin Farm, Newbiggin, Teesdale in the background.
The first day of meteorological autumn bringing rapidly changing patterns of sunshine and shadows. The remote farming hamlet of Holwick and the dramatic cliffs of Holwick Scar, Upper Teesdale are briefly spotlit.
The remains of the now derelict High Stonygill Farm, also marked on a 1964 Ordnance Survey map as Stony Gill High House, near Middleton in Teesdale.
A hint of autumn starting to appear in the foliage in this view of Winston Bridge over the River Tees. Completed in 1764, its single stone arch of 111' (34 m) was the longest of its kind in Europe at the time. This is the bridge underneath which a Spitfire was flown by Ray Hanna and the footage used in the drama series Piece of Cake. That same footage was, many years later, digitally remastered and used in one of the early series of Foyle's War.
Strong autumn sunshine and shadows across the landscape in this view across the Hudes Hope towards the remains of Coldberry Mine in the distance. The small building on the valley floor is the Grade II listed former Marl Beck mine shop.
Autumn sunshine and shadows on the remains of the Coldberry lead mine, Teesdale
Or possibly 'The Hills Have Ewes' :) A sheep peers over her meadow wall at Lane Head, just outside Middleton in Teesdale. Kirkcarrion in the background.
Autumn tints and very strong sunshine on the farming hamlet of Langdon Beck, Teesdale.
A hole the dark low cloud cover allows strong autumn sunshine to light up Middleton in Teesdale, in the classic view from Whistle Crag. Crossthwaite and Park End quarries stand out as bites out of the hillside, Holwick in the far distance.
Strong autumn sunshine lights up the autumn colours in the foreground in this view down Bail Hill towards Middleton in Teesdale
A case of being lucky enough to be in exactly the right place at the right time. Looking into Lunedale from Whistle Crag, a small hole appreaed in the ominous-looking cloud cover and created a shaft of strong sunshine exactly onto Grassholme Dam.
The spectacular landscape of Upper Teesdale looking over to Widdybank Fell from across the valley at High Hurth Edge. The whitewashed Widdybank Farm is to the right of the picture and the menacing crag of Cronkley Scar juts into the left of it. The Pennine Way long distance footpath follows the River Tees through here
Very strong sunlight through a break in the cloud cover lights up vivid red berries on a Hawthorn bush at Middle Side, and also on Holwick in the distance.
Extraordinary and spectacular lighting on Revelin Farm, Newbiggin, Teesdale.
Autumn tints and dramatic strong sunshine as the dark low cloud clears in the this view across to Holwick.
Autumn foliage colours and stong sunshine in this view from Miry Lane, Newbiggin across to Cronkley Scar in the distance.
Vivid autumn foliage and a cloudless deep blue sky in this view of the confluence of the Hudeshope Beck and River Tees at Middleton in Teesdale.
A wild and blustery sky with dramatic lighting in this panoramic view of Upper Teesdale. Taken from Middle Side, in the foreground is West Farm, Holwick in the distance and Cronkley Scar just visible through a squall in the far distance. Three-shot vertical panorama.
Patches of sunshine drift across snow covered fells above Holwick, Upper Teesdale, taken from Middle Side..
Teesdale's iconic landmark of Kirkcarrion stands out on the snow covered hillside in strong winter sunshine.
A light covering of snow, sunshine, shadows and a super winter sky in this view towards Holwick taken from Middle Side.
A wintry view over Arla Burn and West farms near Middleton in Teesdale towards Holwick in the distance.
Spectacular lighting conditions emphasize Holwick's dramatic setting.
A patch of very strong sunlight on Ash Hill, Bowlees, Teesdale (middle distance, centre) as seen from Stable Edge under a very dark sky.
Botany Road, locally known as the 'Donkey Track', runs approx 1 1/2 miles more of less due east-west along the ridge between Baldersdale and Teesdale on the southern edge of Romaldkirk Moor. An excellent place for blowing off the cobwebs.
On the way down from Botany Farm and Harker Hill, this right of way leads down into the lower part of Lunedale close to Grassholme dam. Kirkcarrion in the distance - seen through the stile - is nicely lit by a patch of bright sunshine.
Looking down towards the Hudes Hope in the distance from Harker Hill above Mickleton, Teesdale in strong early spring sunshine under a big sky
Teesdale's iconic landmark nicely lit up in strong early spring sunshine under a dramatic sky
This footbridge carries the Teesdale Way long distance footpath over the River Balder, just before it joins the River Tees at Cotherstone.
The confluence of the rivers Balder and Tees at Cotherstone in lovely early spring sunshine.
Looking through the gap between Cronkley Scar and Widdybank Fell with Mickle Fell in the backgound. Taken from the Alston road just outside Langdon Beck in early April after a cold snap.
A classic view of upper Teesdale. Sunshine and shadows, snow on the higher peaks on the horizon and a good sky. Cronkley Scar middle distance left of picture with Force Garth quarry in front. Holwick Lodge stands out in a patch of sunshine.
Ettersgill Beck sparkles in strong spring sunshine
A burst of sunlight on Cronkley Fell on an otherwise grey and overcast day, as seen from Stable Edge, Newbiggin.
Sheep grazing and enjoying hazy spring sunshine on Scarney Hill, Romaldkirk Moor, Teesdale
Hay meadows coming in to flower in Ettersgill, Teesdale
The iconic view from Whistle Crag in strong summer sunshine under a big sky. This view takes in Grassholme dam at the lower end of Lunedale (highlighted in a patch of sunshine at the left of the picrure) to Middleton in Teesdale amongst the trees at the right of the picture.
Freshly cut hay drying out at the wonderfully named 'Dirt Pit Farm', Ettersgill, Teesdale.
The Teesdale hamlets of Newbiggin (nearest the camera) and Holwick on the far side of the dale, on a fine, clear and cloudless summer morning
Hield House farm, Holwick, and a small part of Cronkley Fell, lit by a fleeting shafts of sunshine.
The remote farming hamlet of Langdon Beck in Upper Teesdale in bright summer sunshine under an almost cloudless blue sky. The spectacular Cronkley Scar stands out in the background.
Vertical panoramic shot of a heather moor in flower at Little Eggleshope, Teesdale. Spoil heaps from the disused Little Eggleshope (aka 'California') lead mine in the distance.
From the roadside by Hanging Shaw car park at Forest in Teesdale. There are a group of Rowan trees in the verge here which always put on a good display, this year is no exception. Cronkley Scar left of centre and Widdybank Farm and Fell in the far distance. Strong sunshine and a wonderful sky complete the picture
Looking across Harwood from Lingy Hill Farm. Whitewashed Low End (nearest the camera) and Marshes Gill farms straight ahead, Binks House middle distance left. The former methodist chapel nearest the camera is now a private house. Part of Mickle Fell rises in the background.
A lovely display of Devils Bit Scabious flowers in the road verge at Harwood, Upper Teesdale
Cattle enjoying late summer sunshine in the foreground of this view looking over the Hudes Hope from above Skears Hushes to the disused Coldberry lead mine. After many weeks of little or no rain, the meadows and pastures are quite pale with only the bracken and a few conifers showing up in dark green. Hudeshope Beck is also very low. The small building on the valley floor is the Marl Beck mine shop.
Strong patchy sunshine and shadows in this view over to Cronkley Scar from Stable Edge above Newbiggin. Force Garth quarry middle distance left.
Whitewashed hill farms dot the landscape in this classic view of Upper Teesdale with the dramatic Cronkley Scar standing out in early autumn sunshine.
The view up the dale towards Holwick in the distance from Middle Side in strong early autumn sunshine under a big sky.
Very strong autumn sunshine in a bright interval on the dramatic Holwick Scar. These Dolerite cliffs, formed by volcanic action, form part of the great Whin Sill which stretches across northern England. It can be seen at Low Force and High Force waterfalls, further upstream at Falcon Clints, on the Northumberland coast at Dunstanburgh and Cullernose Point, and offshore where it creates the Farne Islands.
A substantial whitewashed barn on the side of the B6277 road up Teesdale.
Arla Burn (left) and West Farm (right) as seen from Middle Side near Middleton in Teesdale. Some foreground brightness and a patch of watery sunshine on the valley floor behind, Kirkcarrion on the hillside in the distance
A very brief burst of sunshine provides backlighting for the mist lifting off Crossthwaite Common and creating an eerie effect around Kirkcarrion - Teesdale's iconic landmark
Sunshine and shadows in the Hudes Hope valley as seen from above Skears Hushes.
Strong sunshine and a dark sky background provide a dramatic view of Ash Hill Farm.
Vary strong late autumn sunshine on the upper dale between Bowlees and the quarry in the distance, as seen from Stable Edge
The whitewashed Bowlees Farm sparkles in very strong Dcember sunshine under a cloudless deep blue sky.
Some very striking lighting conditions in this view into the Hudes Hope valley from the Kelton Road. Bright sunshine on part of Middleton in Teesdale in the foreground, and on the upper part of the Hudes Hope. Club Gill farm stands out on the hillside in the distance below the clouds lifting off the hillside.
Low winter sun on a frosty Holwick after a very cold night. Part of the snow-covered Murton Fell on the horizon.
These sheep are not in the slightest bothered by the cold. Basking in strong winter sunshine after a very cold night. Coldberry mine remains in the background.
Teesdale's iconic view from Whistle Crag between Eggleston and Middleton-in-Teesdale, on the Winter Solstice, December 21 2022.
The view up Teesdale from Stable Edge again. Snow covers the three highest points in the Pennines. From L to R, Great Dun Fell with the air traffic control radar station standing out (848 metres, 2,782 ft), Little Dun Fell (842m, 2762 ft) and the highest, Cross Fell (893 metres, 2,930 ft). The Pennine Way long distance footpath crosses the summits of all three.
Teesdale's iconic view from Whistle Crag between Eggleston and Middleton-in-Teesdale on a frosty morning after a very cold night in crystal clear conditions under a cloudless blue sky
Honey Pot cottage and the newly restored Unthank Farm, now a private residence, Harwood, Upper Teesdale in very strong winter sunshine.
A patch of very strong sunshine on Revelin Farm, Newbiggin, Teesdale. Taken on a blustery New Year's Day 2023 in dramatic lighting conditions.
Very strong low angled winter sunshine emphasizes the colour of the dead bracken. East Force Garth farm on the hillside in the distance.
Looking across the lower end of Lunedale from the road to Grassholme and Kelton, just outside Mickleton. Laithkirk church in the centre of the picture with part of the Hudes Hope in the background.
Looking across Teesdale to Middle Side from the road to Grassholme and Kelton
Wintry sunshine through a break in the cloud cover lights up Ettersgill under a dark sky.
