Villages · North East England
Rookhope
In or near Hunstanworth.
Rookhope — a village in scotland lowlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stanhope · 7.3 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Muggleswick, Stanhope and Edmundbyers Commons and Blanchland Moor SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Rookhope is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is characterised by its rural setting and traditional architecture. The village offers a glimpse into local life in this part of Scotland, with surrounding landscapes that feature rolling hills and natural beauty. Visitors can expect a tranquil atmosphere typical of small Scottish villages.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7811, -2.0967
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Stanhope
- Postcode
- DL13 2BA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
- Nearest railway station
- Stanhope — 7.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2639171 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Rookhope War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Barrington Bunkhouse
Hostels · 0.1 km
The Vicarage
Campsites · 0.7 km
Lintzgarth
Other places · 1.2 km
Rookhope Smelting Mill
Archaeological sites · 1.4 km
Arch Of Former Lintzgarth Smelt Mill Flue
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
Lintzgarth Bridge Over Rookhope Burn
Historic bridges · 1.5 km
Rookhope
Natural landmarks · 1.8 km
Brandon Walls lead mine and ore works
Archaeological sites · 2.0 km
Brandon Walls lead mine and ore works
Archaeological sites · 2.0 km
Old Rookhope ore hearth lead smeltmill
Archaeological sites · 2.4 km
Old Rookhope ore hearth lead smeltmill
Archaeological sites · 2.4 km
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North East England
Rookhope War Memorial
Rookhope War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Hostels · North East England
Barrington Bunkhouse
Barrington Bunkhouse — a hostel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5📷 4📷 3Archaeological sites · North East England
Rookhope Smelting Mill
Rookhope Smelting Mill — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North East England
Arch Of Former Lintzgarth Smelt Mill Flue
Arch Of Former Lintzgarth Smelt Mill Flue — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Rookhope
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · North East England
Barrington Bunkhouse
Barrington Bunkhouse — a hostel in scotland lowlands.
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📷 5Hostels · North East England
Hiole House Bunkhouse
Hiole House Bunkhouse — a hostel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Belle Vue Caravan Site
Belle Vue Caravan Site — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Hotels · North East England
Westgate Manor
Westgate Manor — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Westgate Caravan Park and Camping Site
Westgate Caravan Park and Camping Site — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
The Lord Crewe Arms Hotel
The Lord Crewe Arms Hotel in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Cafés · North East England
The White Monk Tearoom
The White Monk Tearoom — a café in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
Black Bull Public House
Black Bull Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
Travellers' Rest Inn
Travellers' Rest Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic pubs · North East England
Delves Lane
Delves Lane in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
Wellington Inn
Wellington Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rookhope?
- Rookhope is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL13 2BA), in the parish of Stanhope.
- What is Rookhope?
- Rookhope — a village in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Rookhope?
- The nearest railway station is Stanhope, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL13 2BA.
- Is Rookhope a protected site?
- Yes — Rookhope is part of the Muggleswick, Stanhope and Edmundbyers Commons and Blanchland Moor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Rookhope?
- The nearest railway station is Stanhope, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL13 2BA.