East Blackdene

England

East Blackdene perches high in Weardale amongst the North Pennines, accessible via the A689 from Bishop Auckland through Stanhope. Most visitors arrive from Newcastle or Carlisle, though locals pop over from Westgate or Saint Johns Chapel just down the road. About 13 fast EV chargers serve the area, mainly clustered in Stanhope. The village sits at over 400 metres elevation, making it one of Durham's highest inhabited spots.