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Bleach Green

📷 Alex McGregor · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Getting here

54.95397, -1.71628

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦63+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Blackbird
  • ⚽Playing fields is at its best in summer here
  • 🛝Playground 114m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
ParkingPlayground

Best for

5 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Blackbird, Blue Tit +60 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Robin, Blackbird, Blue Tit +60 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Playing fields

Playing field

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Nettle Groundbug · last seen 2026; Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Nettle Groundbug · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Cleavers, Norway Maple · last seen 2025; Plants — Cleavers, Norway Maple · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Old Railway FootpathWalking route2.2 km
Named routeLength 2.2 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Boundary WalkWalking route7.5 km
Named routeLength 7.5 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Valley Views Trail, GibsideWalking route7 km

See Gibside from a new perspective as you explore the estate & take in views across Derwent Valley. Wander through the Walled Garden & woodland to discover the ruined old Hall, to the quiet stretch of the River Derwent.

Named routeLength 7 kmDuration 02:00-04:00Round tripLocal walking route
Red Kite TrailWalking route18 km
Named routeLength 18 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Tyne and Wear Heritage Way Section 6Walking route

Thornley Woodland Centre to Beamish

Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

94 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 14Cycling route
Named routeRef 14National Cycle Network
Bowes Railway PathCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Hadrian's CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 72National Cycle Network
Cycle Route 1Cycling route
Named routeRef 1Local cycle route
Cycle Route 1Cycling route
Named routeRef 1Local cycle route
National Cycle Network Link RouteCycling route
Named routeRef (14) / (141) / (72)National Cycle Network
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
PowerlineMountain bike route4 km
Named routeLength 4 km

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Pickering Drive, Bleach Green

📷 Alex McGregor · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Pickering Drive, Bleach Green

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🏞️DERWENTHAUGHCountry park1.4 km→🌱Derwenthaugh Country ParkUrban park1.5 km→🌱Derwent Walk Country ParkUrban park1.9 km→🏞️DERWENT WALKCountry park2 km→✦GIBSIDEHistoric site3.5 km→🌱Derwent Park (Rowlands Gill)Urban park4 km→

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