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CROW TREES

41 ha

📷 David Robinson · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome41 ha

Getting here

54.72803, -1.49035

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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
  • 🐕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

7 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

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: Crowtrees Heritage Walk (Red)

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

12 signed routes nearby · 21 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Weardale WayWalking route124 km
Named routeLength 124 kmRegional walking route
Cassop-cum-Quarrington circular walkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Cassop Vale circular walkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Houghall Discovery TrailWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
West Bowburn WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

7 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
Main RouteCycling route1 km
Named routeRef 14Length 1 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route855 m
Named routeRef 14Length 855 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route415 m
Named routeRef 14Length 415 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

9 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

About this nature reserve

Crow Trees is a 41-hectare Local Nature Reserve situated in County Durham, North East England. The site features woodlands and wildflower meadows, providing habitats for species like the red squirrel and various butterflies, as well as walking and birdwatching opportunities.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Track to Crow Trees Nature Reserve

📷 David Robinson · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Track to Crow Trees Nature Reserve

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Coxhoe ParkUrban park1.8 km→🌱Bowburn ParkUrban park2.1 km→🌱Bowburn Sensory GardenUrban park2.1 km→🦉WINGATE QUARRYNature reserve4.4 km→🦉FERRYHILL CARRSNature reserve5 km→🦉LITTLE WOODNature reserve1.2 km→

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