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Park Farm Plantation - Mixed woodland

✦ Ancient woodland1 ha

📷 peter maddison · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

WildlifeSeasonalBirds
Free entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

54.92572, -1.63458

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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
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

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

Best for

6 activities

Wildlife

Deciduous woodland priority habitat; Ancient woodland

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour

Free

Bird watching

Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Heritage

Ancient woodland — historic landscape

Free

Forest walks

Public woodland

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

13 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: WallWalking route
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Heritage Trails: cityWalking route
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Heritage Trails: churchesWalking route
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Cycling

141 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 14Cycling route
Named routeRef 14National Cycle Network
Bowes Railway PathCycling route
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Hadrian's CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 72National Cycle Network
Angel CyclewayCycling route
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East Gateshead CyclewayCycling route
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Cycle Route 1Cycling route
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Wildlife to spot

Photos

Ravensworth Castle

📷 peter maddison · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Ravensworth Castle

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🌱Saltwell ParkUrban park2.8 km→🌱Buzzing GardenUrban park2.8 km→🌱Draughts' GardenUrban park2.8 km→🌱Rose GardenUrban park2.8 km→✦SALTWELL PARKHistoric site2.8 km→🌱Chase ParkUrban park3.3 km→

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