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Ires Hope

Ires Hope is a viewpoint in County Durham, County Durham.

Ires Hope: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Ires Hope

Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Ires Hope — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 54.73298, -2.23060. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Ires Hope

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    Frequently asked

    How is the weather and view today?

    No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Ires Hope yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Ires Hope?

    October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Ires Hope?

    Nearby: Weardale Museum (museum, 3 km), Harthope Moss (viewpoint, 5 km), Westgate Methodist Chapel (church, 7 km), Kill Hope (viewpoint, 7 km), Killhope Lead Mining Museum (museum, 8 km), Westerhope Burn Wood SSSI (sanctuary, 10 km).