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Hodgkin Park

📷 David Martin · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

WildlifeBirdsForaging
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

54.96915, -1.67016

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

11 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Herring Gull, Black-headed Gull, Redshank +71 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Herring Gull, Black-headed Gull, Redshank +71 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Plants — Hawthorn, Hogweed, Rowan +22 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Seasonal nature

Plants — Yorkshire-fog, Perennial Sow-thistle, Tufted Vetch +218 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Yorkshire-fog, Perennial Sow-thistle, Tufted Vetch +218 more · last seen 2025

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

10 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
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
Heritage Trails: monumentWalking route
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Heritage Trails: WallWalking route
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Heritage Trails: cityWalking route
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Heritage TrailsWalking route
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Cycling

156 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 14Cycling route
Named routeRef 14National Cycle Network
Cycle Route 3Cycling route
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Cycle Route 5Cycling route
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Hadrian's CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 72National Cycle Network
East Gateshead CyclewayCycling route
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Cycle Route 6Cycling route
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Wildlife to spot

Photos

Summer play activities in Hodgkin Park

📷 David Martin · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Summer play activities in Hodgkin Park

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Leazes ParkUrban park3.1 km→🏞️DERWENTHAUGHCountry park3.9 km→🌱Derwenthaugh Country ParkUrban park4.1 km→🌱Derwent Walk Country ParkUrban park4.8 km→🏞️DERWENT WALKCountry park4.9 km→🌱Denton Dene NorthUrban park1.9 km→

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