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HETTON BOGS

19 ha

📷 Gary Fellows · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeDogs
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome19 ha

Getting here

54.82744, -1.45956

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Hetton Centre Car Park 19m away — 20 car parks within reach

Good to know

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

Best for

6 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

Picnic day out

Nature reserve — public outdoor space

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

9 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Weardale WayWalking route124 km
Named routeLength 124 kmRegional walking route
Red Clover Leaf WalkWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
Dragonfly routeWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
Shrew routeWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
Heron routeWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

51 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
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 5Cycling route
Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
NCN 1 Seaham alternativeCycling route
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
NCN 1 Tees to TyneCycling route
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route2.1 km
Named routeRef 70Length 2.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

About this nature reserve

Hetton Bogs is a Local Nature Reserve covering 19 hectares in Sunderland, North East England. It features peatland and wetland habitats, attracting various bird species and providing opportunities for walking and wildlife photography in a tranquil setting.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Hetton Bogs Nature Reserve Entrance

📷 Gary Fellows · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Hetton Bogs Nature Reserve Entrance

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Hetton Lyons Country ParkUrban park1.3 km→🏞️HETTON LYONSCountry park1.4 km→🌱Elba ParkUrban park4.1 km→🌱Hetton Park and BogsUrban park200 m→🌱Durham Road ParkUrban park1.4 km→🌱Hetton Lyons Country ParkUrban park1.4 km→

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