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Chase Park

7 ha

📷 Colin Kinnear · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsFamilyWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome7 ha

Getting here

54.94461, -1.67439

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦89+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Black-headed Gull
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • ☕Linda's Coffee House — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

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

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Black-headed Gull, Herring Gull +86 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Family friendly

playground, café; Urban park — family destination

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodpigeon, Black-headed Gull, Herring Gull +86 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Playgrounds

playground, café, parking

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

13 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
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
Heritage Trails: monumentWalking route
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Heritage Trails: WallWalking route
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Heritage Trails: cityWalking route
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Heritage TrailsWalking route
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Cycling

160 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 14Cycling route
Named routeRef 14National Cycle Network
Bowes Railway PathCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Cycle Route 3Cycling route
Named routeRef 3Local cycle route
Cycle Route 5Cycling route
Named routeRef 5Local cycle route
Hadrian's CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 72National Cycle Network
Angel CyclewayCycling route
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Horse riding

2 public paths nearby

Public paths
Southfield Roadrestricted byway · 67 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 67 mPath type: service
Washingwell Lanerestricted byway · 718 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 718 mPath type: unclassified

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Chase Park, Whickham

📷 Colin Kinnear · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Chase Park, Whickham

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Saltwell ParkUrban park4.5 km→🌱Derwenthaugh Country ParkUrban park2.4 km→🌱Derwent Walk Country ParkUrban park3 km→🏞️DERWENT WALKCountry park3.1 km→✦GIBSIDEHistoric site4 km→🌱Derwent Park (Rowlands Gill)Urban park4.9 km→