Castle Eden Dene
is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and National Nature Reserve in the Easington district of County Durham, England. It is located immediately south of Peterlee, between the A19 and A1086 roads.
Castle Eden Dene 2014
The Dene is the largest, and biologically the richest, of a series of deep ravines that have been incised through the Magnesium Limestone and overlying boulder clay of coastal Durham by streams flowing into the North Sea. It is the largest area of semi-natural woodland in north-east England and, because the steep valley sides are mostly inaccessible, it has suffered relatively little from human interference.
The majority of the woodland is dominated by ash, Fraxinus excelsior, and wych elm, Ulmus glabra, though sycamore, Acer pseudoplatanus is well-established and yew, Taxus baccata, is common.This last is said to have given the dene its name, Eden being derived from the earlier Yoden, or Yew dene, though an alternative explanation is that Eden and Yoden derive from Old English Idun, itself a derivative of Indo-European pid, meaning a spring, water.
Over 450 species of plants have been recorded in the wood, many of which are typical of ancient woodlands that date back to pre-medieval times. The ground-flora is dominated by ramsons, or wild garlic, Allium ursinum, with its characteristic garlic-like aroma; dog's mercury, Mercurialis perennis and sanicle, Sanicula europaea, are also common, while locally-rare species include lily-of-the-valley, Convallaria majalis, herb paris, Paris quadrifolia, bird's-nest orchid, Neottia nidus-avis, and round-leaved wintergreen, Pyrola rotundifolia. In early spring, the woodland floor is scattered with the yellow flowers of primrose, Primula vulgaris, and lesser celandine, Ranunculus ficaria, and the white flowers of wood anemone, Anemone nemorosa, which give way in late spring to thick carpets of bluebells, Hyacinthoides non-scripta.
The Dene is a popular venue for walkers and there are several entrances, from Peterlee to the north, Castle Eden and Heselden to the south, and from the A19 and A1086 roads. Natural England, which manages the area in partnership with local councils, has done much to improve access within the dene, both by strengthening the paths and bridges across the burn and by creating better drainage around the paths.Despite this, heavy rain storms can severely disrupt access to some areas. Storms in July 2009 and November 2012 have left several areas inaccessible and some stretches of path may have to be closed permanently because of the instability of the valley slopes.Similarly, although Castle Eden Burn is seasonal, and there is often no running water at the bottom of the ravine, the culvert which carries the burn under the A1086 road can become blocked with logs after heavy rain storms.
To minimise accidents and to avoid damage to the plants and the dene itself, Natural England advises walkers not to stray from the paths and prohibits the use of bicycles within the reserve.
Castle Eden Dene from the air
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Culvert Tours: Castle Eden Burn/A1086, Castle Eden Dene, County Durham
A tour of the culvert carrying Castle Eden Burn under the A1086 at Castle Eden Dene in County Durham.
A video by Kris Mugridge and Steven Huntington.
I was told off for exploring!
20th January 2019
Join me as I explore Castle Eden Dene, Co. Durham.
I begin by exploring the awesome gorge at the top of the Dene where I am told off by some man on a bridge. I then follow the Dene to the sea via Castle Eden Castle.
Once reaching the sea I walk along the beach, Blackhall Rocks but I am foiled by the tide and unable to explore the caves. To add to my disappointment, I am run out of time to explore Hesleden Dene and have to make use of the old railway track to reach Peterlee once more before dark.
In total my walk was just over 15 miles (it should've been 17 miles had I not been in danger of losing the light).
Despite the disappointing end to my walk, the start more than made up for it. I will be back in the future to explore the caves.
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Time Lapse - Castle Dene shopping centre to Castle Eden Dene
Time Lapse video going from Castle Dene shopping centre to Castle Eden Dene, Peterlee
Castle Eden Dene Bike Ride.
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Welcome To The Dark Side ( Castle Eden Dene In The Dark )
This video is a reupload ... Originally uploaded 2017.
Welcome back to another video. Join me as I go into Castle Eden Dene in the dark for the very first time. It was a awesome night so I hope you enjoy this video.
Castle Eden
Ride through Castle Eden and Hart to Haswell
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Yzf R125 Riding Around Peterlee & Castle Eden Faster than the magic bike ride :)
Castle Eden Burn in Castle Eden Dene
Castle Eden Burn flowing fast through Castle Eden Dene after a storm on 06/08/2014.
Culvert Tours: Castle Eden Burn/A1086, Castle Eden Dene, County Durham (Benny Hill)
A tour of the culvert carrying Castle Eden Burn under the A1086 at Castle Eden Dene in County Durham in the style of Benny Hill.
A video by Kris Mugridge and Steven Huntington.
Castle eden dene part 1
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Jacobs ladder (Abandoned foot path)
I decided to walk the long abandoned foot path that once led to Jacobs ladder, the footpath and subsequent Jacobs ladder and steps leading up to Gunners pool were closed during the early 1980's after a small child fell and was unfortunately killed. Much of the path still remains, however it is heavily damaged and isn't wise to follow the foot path alone.
Castle Eden Burn underground
Following Castle Eden Burn in Castle Eden Dene and locating where the burn flows into a crevice in the stream bed
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