Rookhope
a potted history
Rookhope is now a fraction of the place it used to be. Due to lead and iron mining this was once a very busy and productive village, which, like others, has had to cope with the loss of old industries. A small village of some 250 people it has a very strong community spirit and offers a village shop (with tea and coffee for sale) public house and a working men's club. Rookhope is a quiet and restful place to recharge your batteries before the last big climb of the trip over the Rookhope Incline.
places of interest
'''Lintzgarth Arch'' - all that remains of a bridge which carried a 2 mile long horizontal chimney away from the site of the mining operations and is passed on the right just before entering Rookhope.
eating places
The Rookhope Inn - details in accommodation section below.
route features
There are 3 route options when you reach Rookhope, one of which is an excellent off road section which climbs the Rookhope incline and levels off onto the Waskerly Way. The other two options are on road, one via Stanhope and the other is a rather more roundabout (but quieter) route onto the Waskerly Way avoiding the Rookhope incline. Please remember though, that the off road section over the Incline is shut at certain times during the shooting season (notices are posted) and you must take an alternative route. Whichever way you go you can be sure of a hill to climb (the one out of Stanhope is a killer and is aptly named Crawleyside!) but the good news is that these will the last major climbs and from now on its easy cycling all the way to the North Sea.
Accommodation
The Rookhope Inn, Rookhope-in-Weardale,
Co. Durham DL13 2BG
Friendly village pub with log fire in bar. Normally running 3 constantly changing real ales and such beers on hand pull from jennings brewery, black sheep brewery and greene king brewery. A very popular pub with C2C cyclists.
fax : 01388 517861
e-mail : checkin@rookhope.com
home page : www.rookhope.com
rooms : 1 family - 4 twin - all en-suite
months open : all year
B & B : from £30
evening meal : yes
packed lunch : yes
non-smoking : yes
secure cycle parking : yes
distance from route : on route
pub : we are a pub
Ideally situated close to the route. Fell House Cottage has one large bedroom with 4 single beds. We provide bedding, towels, shower and washing facilities and a cereal type breakfast all included in the price. Electricity runs on a £1 meter.
e-mail : fellhouse@googlemail.com
rooms : 1 room sleeps up to four (4 single beds)
months open : April to October
B & B : £25
evening meal : no
packed lunch : no
non-smoking : yes
secure cycle storage : yes
distance from route : less than 0.25 mile
pub : less than 0.25 miles
Prydale House, Rookhope-in-Weardale, Co. Durham DL13 2DF
We are offering a high quality, very comfortable converted cattle byre. It is fully self-catering but meals are available to order. Lovely views, farm environment, fuel burning stove and a friendly welcome. Can accommodate 4-22 in the converted barn for �17.50 for a floor for the night and breakfast (bedding provided).
email : jane@prydale.com
home page : www.prydale.com
rooms : 3T, 2D (both en-suite)
months open : all year
rate : £17.50-£30 pppn
evening meal : £15 by prior arrangement
packed lunch : £5
secure cycle parking : yes
distance from route : 0.5 mile
pub : 0.25 miles over fields
Hole House, Eastgate, Weardale, Co. Durham DL13 2HX
Bunkhouse located on a farm. Good clean accommodation with attached breakfasting kitchen and TV room. Local pub nearby with restaurant and bar meals. Great location with secure bike store/workshop.
e-mail : holehousebunks@btinternet.com
rooms : 3 quad rooms ie 2 pairs of bunks in each room - all en-suite
months open : all year
B & B : £20 per person
evening meal : £10 (please pre-order)
packed lunch : £4.50 (please pre-book)
secure cycle parking : yes secure cycle parking .... yes
distance from route : 0.5 miles from alternative route
pub : 0.5 miles
Large detached stone-built house in own secluded, tranquil grounds, orchard garden & courtyard seating to relax in. Spacious rooms with tea and coffee-making facilities. Known for 'comfort, excellent food and generous hospitality', according to our visitors book. Large and comfortable TV lounge, log fire and board games. You can stroll to the pub and enjoy real ales, in a convivial atmosphere. There is room in the grounds for tents. It is a simple & tranquil location and offers a wc, h/c hand basin and shower with separate sinks for washing-up etc. It is �6.00 pp per night plus from £2.50 per vehicle/trailer. Please book in advance.
Fax : 01388 517 701
Email : colin@finetime.wanadoo.co.uk
Rooms : 1Tpl, 2Q
B&B : from £32.50
Packed Lunch : £3.50
Evening Meal : £12.50 (including vegetarian option)
Distance from C2C : On route
Pub 500m :