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CHAPMAN'S WELL

149 ha

📷 Robert Graham · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome149 ha

Getting here

54.84686, -1.71816

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Nature reserve

Free

Wildlife

Nature reserve

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Free

Forest walks

Nature reserve

Free

Seasonal nature

Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats

Free

Picnic day out

Nature reserve — public outdoor space

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

7 signed routes nearby · 24 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Way of LightWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Heritage 100 - LanchesterWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
Tyne and Wear Heritage Way Section 6Walking route

Thornley Woodland Centre to Beamish

Named routeRegional walking route
Tyne-Wear TrailWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
H100 - Beamish ValleyWalking route
Named routeRef 1Round tripLocal walking route
Burnhope Wagonwaypublic footpath · 463 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 463 mPath type: path
Ivy Terracepublic footpath · 103 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 103 mPath type: residential
Langley Viewpublic footpath · 138 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 138 mPath type: residential
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Cycling

40 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 14Cycling route
Named routeRef 14National Cycle Network
Beamish LoopCycling route11 km
Named routeRef CDN6Length 11 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
Satley LoopCycling route30 km
Named routeRef CDN1Length 30 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
Link RouteCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
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

6 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Trees at Chapman's Well Nature Reserve

📷 Robert Graham · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Trees at Chapman's Well Nature Reserve

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Annfield Plain ParkUrban park1.5 km→🌱Oakey's ParkUrban park3.2 km→✦Lanchester Roman fort (Longovicium)Historic site4.3 km→🌱Memorial ParkUrban park1.1 km→🌱Memorial ParkUrban park1.3 km→🌱Annfield Plain ParkUrban park1.5 km→