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✦ Historic site

Derwentcote steel cementation furnace, iron finery forge and drift coal mine

✦ Ancient woodland2 ha

📷 David Martin · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome2 ha

Getting here

54.90352, -1.79787

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Best for

4 activities

Heritage

Strong match

Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Strong match

Ancient woodland

Free

Dog walks

Good match

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Hiking

Moderate match

Named hiking route nearby: Boundary Walk

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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7 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Consett Steel and SwordsWalking route▾
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
Newlands to Shotley BridgrWalking route2 km▾
Named routeLength 2 kmSurface unpaved
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
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Cycling

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32 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 14Cycling route▾

National Cycle Network National Route 14 (Consett on-road braid)

Named routeRef 14National Cycle Network
Route 14Cycling route▾

National Cycle Network National Route 14 (Consett on-road braid)

Named routeRef 14National Cycle Network
Route 7Cycling route▾

NCN 7 Workington link

Named routeRef 7National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route257 m▾
Named routeRef 14Length 257 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route732 m▾
Named routeRef 14Length 732 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route281 m▾
Named routeRef 7Length 281 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

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1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
PowerlineMountain bike route4 km▾
Named routeLength 4 km
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Horse riding

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1 public path nearby

Public paths
Forge Lanebyway open to all traffic · 139 m▾
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 139 mPath type: track

About this historic site

Scheduled Monument

Wildlife to spot

Photos

15 photos from nearby open sources

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Derwentcote Steel Furnace

📷 David Martin · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Derwentcote Steel Furnace

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Visiting this spring

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
  • 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
  • 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best

Facilities

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Parking

Derwentcote Steel Furnace Parking · Free · 321m

✦ Ancient✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

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

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Derwent Park (Rowlands Gill)Urban park4.2 km→🌱Crown GardensUrban park2 km→🌱Walled GardenUrban park4.5 km→🐄Community Garden produce stallVisitor farm4.4 km→🌱Derwentside ParkUrban park1.4 km→🌱Ebchester Station Picnic SiteUrban park2.9 km→