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Genesis Way Park

21 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifePlay
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome21 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦76+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Woodpigeon
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground 276m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
ParkingPlayground

Best for

10 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Jackdaw +73 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Jackdaw +73 more · last seen 2025

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Harlequin Ladybird, Hawthorn Shieldbug +28 more · last seen 2025

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Woodruff, Holly, Purple Toadflax +55 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Way of LightWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Consett Steel and SwordsWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
Consett Heritage TrailWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
Newlands to Shotley BridgrWalking route2 km
Named routeLength 2 kmSurface unpaved
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Cycling

78 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 14Cycling route
Named routeRef 14National Cycle Network
Satley LoopCycling route30 km
Named routeRef CDN1Length 30 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
National Cycle Network Link RouteCycling route
Named routeRef (14) / (7)National Cycle Network
National Byway (County Durham and Northumberland)Cycling route

The National Byway route through County Durham and Northumberland

Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Route 14Cycling route

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

Named routeRef 14National Cycle Network
Route 7Cycling route
Named routeRef 7National Cycle Network
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths
Ashdale Roadbyway open to all traffic · 482 m
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 482 mPath type: residential

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Hillside above Genesis Way in the snow

Hillside above Genesis Way in the snow

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