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North Wood

43 ha

📷 David Hawgood · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WildlifeBirdsFungi
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome43 ha

Getting here

54.60136, -1.80076

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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
  • 🍄Mushroom 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
Parking

Best for

8 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Mallard, Jackdaw, Woodpigeon +80 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Mallard, Jackdaw, Woodpigeon +80 more · last seen 2025

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Heath Waxcap, Parrot Waxcap, Snowy Waxcap +76 more · last seen 2016; Fungi — Heath Waxcap, Parrot Waxcap, Snowy Waxcap +76 more · last seen 2016

Varies

Foraging

Plants — Thyme-leaved Speedwell, Mouse-ear-hawkweed, Sheep's Sorrel +14 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Red Admiral, 7-spot Ladybird, Eristalis tenax +70 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Red Admiral, 7-spot Ladybird, Eristalis tenax +70 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Germander Speedwell, Thyme-leaved Speedwell, Lesser Trefoil +45 more · last seen 2024; Plants — Germander Speedwell, Thyme-leaved Speedwell, Lesser Trefoil +45 more · last seen 2024

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Way of Life - Gainford to EscombWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Gaunless Valley Heritage WalkWalking route9 km
Named routeLength 9 kmRound tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

11 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Cycle Route 165Cycling route
Named routeRef 165National Cycle Network
National Cycle Network Route 715Cycling route

Walney to Wear (via Bishop Auckland)

Named routeRef 715National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route7.3 km
Named routeRef 715Length 7.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route42 m
Named routeRef 715Length 42 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route41 m
Named routeRef 715Length 41 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.5 km
Named routeRef 715Length 1.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Wood by Burnt Houses Lane

📷 David Hawgood · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Wood by Burnt Houses Lane

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🌱Walled GardenUrban park900 m→✦RABY CASTLEHistoric site1.1 km→✦Enclosures and industrial workings on Cockfield FellHistoric site2.1 km→🌱The GreenUrban park3.2 km→🌱The GreenUrban park2.4 km→⛪St Paul's ChurchReligious grounds3.3 km→

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