Derwentside in February

The North East of England has long, cold winters. This is a view over a snow covered Derwentside with a white blanket and blue sky. It is an area of old coal mines and had many pit heaps which spoiled the views. They have mostly been removed and there are miles of walks now.

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Derwent Walk Country Park, England in Winter

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Derwent Valley

The nine arched Lockhaugh Viaduct is an old dismantled railway line that ran between Consett and Newcastle. It is now part of the Derwent Walk and is incorporated in the C2C National Cycle Network. The Gibside Memorial can be seen in Snipes Dene Wood forming the background.

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Derwent Walk Country Park, Buildings and Structures, Consett, County Durham

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Derwent Valley red kites

The Northern Kites Project was responsible for the re-introduction of 94 young red kites in the Lower Derwent Valley between 2004 and 2009. In 2006 red kites began to breed in the region for the first time after an absence of over 170 years. Fifteen years later, the red kites are faring well in the core area but threats, like persecution, are preventing them from expanding their range. As mainly scavengers, the red kites are no risk to anyone or anything. However, since 2010, seven red kites have been found poisoned or shot near the Derwent Gorge and surrounding area. Sadly, there will have been many more undetected casualties.

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Derwent Walk Country Park, Wildlife in England, County Durham

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