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Broompark Picnic Area

✦ Ancient woodland14 ha

📷 peter robinson · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

WildlifeBirdsInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome14 ha

Getting here

54.76560, -1.61096

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
Parking· FreePicnic spot

Best for

12 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Moorhen, Carrion Crow +67 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Moorhen, Carrion Crow +67 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies; Insects — Common Darter, 7-spot Ladybird, Migrant Hawker +19 more · last seen 2025

Free

Picnic day out

picnic area, car park

Free

Foraging

Plants — Common Nettle, Hogweed, Garlic Mustard +10 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Coltsfoot, Common Nettle, Holly +96 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

20 signed routes nearby · 18 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Weardale WayWalking route124 km
Named routeLength 124 kmRegional walking route
Small Pilgrim PlacesWalking route14.5 km
Named routeLength 14.5 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Jubilee WalkWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
Houghall Discovery TrailWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
West Bowburn WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

66 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Walney to Wear Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 70National Cycle Network
Route 14Cycling route
Named routeRef 14National Cycle Network
Great North CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 725National Cycle Network
Great North CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 725National Cycle Network
Langley Park to Sniperly LinkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
National Byway (County Durham and Northumberland)Cycling route

The National Byway route through County Durham and Northumberland

Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Multi-user path in Broompark Picnic Area

📷 peter robinson · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Multi-user path in Broompark Picnic Area

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Nearby places

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🌱Durham University Botanic GardenUrban park2.3 km→🌱Wharton ParkUrban park2.4 km→🌱Wharton ParkUrban park2.3 km→🌱Wharton ParkUrban park2.4 km→🌱Territorial Lane GardenUrban park2.9 km→🌱Holliday ParkUrban park700 m→

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