Photograph © Jim Woodward-Nutt

Kilhope Lead Mine waterwheels

Location

Grid reference: NY 825 431
OS sheet: 86/87
Postcode: DL13 1AR
On A689 Bishop Auckland to Alston road, 2½ miles W of Cowshill.

A lead ore-crushing mill built in 1878-9; the 34-ft diameter wheel dominates the site. Two smaller waterwheels also in working order. A further 18 ft underground waterwheel is used for pumping. Café, woodland walks, shop, exhibitions. Guided mine tours.

Opening times

April to October, daily, 10.30-17.00. Parties by arrangement, all year.

National Mills Weekend opening times

Saturday & Sunday, 10.30-17.00.

Contact

Helen Marritt, tel. 01388 537505.

Email

killhope@durham.gov.uk or info@killhope.org.uk

Web site

http://www.killhope.org.uk/