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Derwent Walk Country Park

6 ha

📷 Jeremy Bolwell · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifePicnic
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome6 ha

Getting here

54.93012, -1.73256

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦61+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Woodpigeon
  • 🧺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
Parking· FreePicnic spot

Best for

11 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Blackbird +58 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Blackbird +58 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Picnic day out

picnic area, car park

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: Route 14

Varies

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

9 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
Hedley Hall Wood Blue TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

70 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
Beamish LoopCycling route11 km
Named routeRef CDN6Length 11 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
Cycle Route 1Cycling route
Named routeRef 1Local cycle route
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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

Road bridge off the Derwent Walk Country Park

📷 Jeremy Bolwell · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Road bridge off the Derwent Walk Country Park

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🏞️DERWENT WALKCountry park1 km→✦GIBSIDEHistoric site1.1 km→🌱Derwent Walk Country ParkUrban park1.1 km→🌱Derwent Park (Rowlands Gill)Urban park1.2 km→🌱Derwenthaugh Country ParkUrban park1.8 km→🏞️DERWENTHAUGHCountry park2 km→

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