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Derwent Walk Country Park

✦ Ancient woodland1 ha

📷 Robert Graham · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

54.94251, -1.72196

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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 Blackbird
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🛝Playground 208m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

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

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

8 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
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

95 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
Cycle Route 1Cycling route
Named routeRef 1Local cycle route
National Cycle Network Link RouteCycling route
Named routeRef (14) / (141) / (72)National Cycle Network
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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

Footbridge in Thornley Woods

📷 Robert Graham · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Footbridge in Thornley Woods

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Derwent Walk Country ParkUrban park600 m→🏞️DERWENT WALKCountry park700 m→🌱Derwenthaugh Country ParkUrban park700 m→🏞️DERWENTHAUGHCountry park800 m→✦GIBSIDEHistoric site2.2 km→🌱Derwent Park (Rowlands Gill)Urban park2.7 km→

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