West Kyo is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DH9 9SD), in the parish of Stanley.

How do I get to West Kyo?

The nearest railway station is East Tanfield, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DH9 9SD.

Is West Kyo free to visit?

Yes, West Kyo is free to enter.

How do I get to West Kyo?

The nearest railway station is East Tanfield, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DH9 9SD.

Are dogs allowed at West Kyo?

Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.

Wildlife reserves · North East England

West Kyo

In or near Crookgate Bank.

Free admission

West Kyo in England North East, United Kingdom.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 2 h–4 h
Best time of year: Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
Nearest railway station: East Tanfield · 2.3 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit West Kyo, the nearest railway station is East Tanfield, located 2.3 km away. Entry to the wildlife reserve is free. The postcode for sat-nav is DH9 9SD.

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West Kyo is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

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From the Wikipedia article

West Kyo (also known locally as Old Kyo) is a small village in County Durham, England, United Kingdom. The name kyo is derived from an old word for 'cow'. It is situated a very short distance to the north of Annfield Plain and to the east of Catchgate. Close by are New Kyo, 15 minutes walk to the south at the other side of local landmark The Bogs (officially Kyo Bogs Nature Reserve), the C2C and Kyo Pond. East Kyo is 15 minutes walk to the east. Harperley is 15 minutes walk to the north. The nearest large town is Stanley. The skyline is dominated by the Pontop Pike Television Transmitter to the northwest.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

The village developed during former periods of heavy coal mining in the area during the 19th century and a gas works used to be situated on its northern edge. A period of substantial decline followed during the 20th century, during which the village lost a school, a local shop and a second public house called The Rose Cottage, which had an "ale only" licence (otherwise known as a jerry, now converted to a private house). New developments starting in the late 1980s onwards have, however, seen an expansion in the village in terms of size and population.

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates: 54.8833, -1.7333
District: County Durham
Parish: Stanley
Postcode: DH9 9SD
Parliamentary constituency: North Durham
Nearest railway station: East Tanfield — 2.3 km

Sources

wikidata: Q7985667 (CC0)
wikipedia: West Kyo (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is West Kyo?: West Kyo is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DH9 9SD), in the parish of Stanley.
What is West Kyo?: West Kyo in England North East, United Kingdom.
How do I get to West Kyo?: The nearest railway station is East Tanfield, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DH9 9SD.
Is West Kyo free to visit?: Yes, West Kyo is free to enter.
How do I get to West Kyo?: The nearest railway station is East Tanfield, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DH9 9SD.
Are dogs allowed at West Kyo?: Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.