Wildlife reserves · North East England
West Kyo
West Kyo in England North East, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
West Kyo is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
West Kyo (also known locally as Old Kyo) is a small village in County Durham, England, United Kingdom. The name kyo is derived from an old word for 'cow'. It is situated a very short distance to the north of Annfield Plain and to the east of Catchgate. Close by are New Kyo, 15 minutes walk to the south at the other side of local landmark The Bogs (officially Kyo Bogs Nature Reserve), the C2C and Kyo Pond. East Kyo is 15 minutes walk to the east. Harperley is 15 minutes walk to the north. The nearest large town is Stanley. The skyline is dominated by the Pontop Pike Television Transmitter to the northwest.
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Background
History
The village developed during former periods of heavy coal mining in the area during the 19th century and a gas works used to be situated on its northern edge. A period of substantial decline followed during the 20th century, during which the village lost a school, a local shop and a second public house called The Rose Cottage, which had an "ale only" licence (otherwise known as a jerry, now converted to a private house). New developments starting in the late 1980s onwards have, however, seen an expansion in the village in terms of size and population.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8833, -1.7333
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Stanley
- Postcode
- DH9 9SD
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Durham
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Kyo?
- West Kyo is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DH9 9SD), in the parish of Stanley.
- Is West Kyo free to visit?
- Yes, West Kyo is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Kyo?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DH9 9SD. It sits within the North Durham parliamentary constituency.
- Are dogs allowed at West Kyo?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.