Beamish Shorthorns
Art In Consett, County Durham
A sculpture of four metal cows constructed from old JCB parts, grazing on the C2C route near Beamish.
If you are having a pedal or saunter on the C2C route near Beamish, then be careful as there is a small herd of cows loitering around there.
Thanks to Rachel Hagar for sending us these fab photos.
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54.876738, -1.656754
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54.877331, -1.658301
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There is parking just a few minutes walk away at Eden Place Picnic Area.
Contributed by Simon Hawkins
Thanks for checking out this place on the Fabulous North! I do enjoy a wander out in to the countryside trying to find hidden gems that not many people know about. You can't beat a rogue pele tower up a remote hill, a mysterious stone circle or a stunning waterfall secluded in a forest.
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