Getting here
54.73171, -1.64335
Best for
3 activitiesHeritage
Free86%Historic site with public access
Wildlife
Free75%Ancient woodland
Dog walks
Free72%Dogs allowed with public access
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶
Walking
27
17 named nearby · 10 public paths
Named routePublic access
🚴
Cycling
43
43 named nearby
Named route
🐴
Horse riding
6
6 public paths
Public access
Named routes and paths nearby
Weardale Way · Walking124 km
Small Pilgrim Places · Walking14.5 km
Houghall Discovery Trail · Walking0
Battle of Neville's Cross · Walking0
Main Route · Cycling
Main Route · Cycling
About this historic site
Grade II registered historic park and garden
Wildlife to spot
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🌱 Visiting this spring
- 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
- 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
- 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
✓ Public access🐶 Dogs
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
- 🌳Large woodland — room to roam
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Nearby places
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