Hedleyhope Fell is a nature reserve to the north-east of Tow Law, County Durham, England. The reserve is managed by Durham Wildlife Trust and consists of some 202 hectares (500 acres)[1] of mainly mid-altitude heathland.[2] It occupies the steep slope on the right bank of Hedleyhope Burn, between the stream and the B6301 Tow Law–Cornsay Colliery road.

Hedleyhope Fell
A view of Hedleyhope Fell Nature Reserve, County Durham
Map showing the location of Hedleyhope Fell
Map showing the location of Hedleyhope Fell
Location of Hedleyhope Fell NR, County Durham
LocationCounty Durham, England
Coordinates54°46′56″N 1°46′59″W / 54.78222°N 1.78306°W / 54.78222; -1.78306
Area202 ha (500 acres)
Established2006
Named forOld English hedley or headlam (heathery place) and hope (valley)
Governing bodyDurham Wildlife Trust
WebsiteReserve description

The reserve is common land and forms part of Hedleyhope Fell and Cornsay Common.

References

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  1. ^ "Hedleyhope Fell". Durham Wildlife Trust. 2020. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
  2. ^ "Hedleyhope Fell". Durham Wildlife Trust. Archived from the original on 17 July 2012. Retrieved 13 March 2011.
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