Getting here
54.66854, -1.66070
Best for
4 activitiesHeritage
Free86%Historic site with public access
Wildlife
Free75%Ancient woodland
Dog walks
Free72%Dogs allowed with public access
Hiking
Free65%Named hiking route nearby: Finchale Camino Inglés (Durham to Escomb)
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶
Walking
29
7 named nearby · 22 public paths
Named routePublic access
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Cycling
45
45 named nearby
Named route
Named routes and paths nearby
Weardale Way · Walking124 km
Finchale Camino Inglés (Durham to Escomb) · Walking0
Mineral Valleys Walk - Escomb, Witton Park & Etherley · Walking0
Way of Life - Gainford to Escomb · 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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