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John's Rock

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  • Location: North East England, England, United Kingdom

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    July 24, 2022

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    John’s Rock is named after John Leathley, general foreman of Crouch
    mining. He brought the 40 tonne rock from 70 metres below ground to
    the top of the hill. The rock has the faces of ‘ten men’ from the areas
    mining past etched onto steel plates.
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    Miners' Memorial Garden – John's Rock loop from Penshaw

    7.80km

    02:03

    70m

    70m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 80 m

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    Max wind speed: 29.0 km/h

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    Location: North East England, England, United Kingdom

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