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More pictures of West Auckland

These images were taken late afternoon when the light was a little lower. It shows another aspect of the village from near the bypass.

Looking towards West Auckland from the bypass

West Auckland Bypass end, looking towards Busty Bank
A long West Auckland Bypass towards St Helens Auckland

Top of the village on the road to Staindrop

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