Getting here
54.89168, -1.62722
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦103+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wigeon and Shoveler
- 🌿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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦103+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wigeon and Shoveler
- 🌿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
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Wigeon, Shoveler, Pochard +100 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Wigeon, Shoveler, Pochard +100 more · last seen 2026
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, 7-spot Ladybird, Four-spotted Chaser +7 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, 7-spot Ladybird, Four-spotted Chaser +7 more · last seen 2025
Seasonal nature
Good match
Plants — Guelder-rose, Gypsywort, Great Willowherb +10 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Guelder-rose, Gypsywort, Great Willowherb +10 more · last seen 2025
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Forest walks
Moderate match
Public woodland
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
11 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Weardale WayWalking route124 km
Cuddy's CorseWalking route12 km
Way of LearningWalking route61 km
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.
Hedley Hall Wood Blue TrailWalking route
🚴Cycling
43 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Bowes Railway PathCycling route
Angel CyclewayCycling route
Beamish LoopCycling route11 km
Link RouteCycling route
Station to Riverside GroundCycling route
Beggars Wood Cycle RouteCycling route
Wildlife to spot
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