Hedleyhope Fell | |
Map: | United Kingdom County Durham |
Map Size: | 243 |
Relief: | 1 |
Location: | County Durham, England |
Coordinates: | 54.7822°N -1.7831°W |
Area Ha: | 202 |
Established: | 2006 |
Named For: | Old English hedley or headlam (heathery place) and hope (valley) |
Governing Body: | Durham Wildlife Trust |
Website: | Reserve description |
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 [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.
The reserve is common land and forms part of Hedleyhope Fell and Cornsay Common.