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Calderwood Park

1 ha

📷 Luke Shaw · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

54.92513, -1.59277

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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
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

10 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Teal, Greylag Goose, Woodpigeon +89 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Teal, Greylag Goose, Woodpigeon +89 more · last seen 2026

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Harlequin Ladybird, Hairy Shieldbug +26 more · last seen 2026; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Harlequin Ladybird, Hairy Shieldbug +26 more · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

11 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Heritage Trails: WallWalking route
Named routePoint-to-pointLocal walking route
Heritage Trails: cityWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Heritage TrailsWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Heritage Trails: churchesWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Hedley Hall Wood Blue TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

134 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 14Cycling route
Named routeRef 14National Cycle Network
Bowes Railway PathCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Hadrian's CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 72National Cycle Network
Angel CyclewayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
East Gateshead CyclewayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Cycle Route 1Cycling route
Named routeRef 1Local cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Play area and goalposts in Calderwood Park

📷 Luke Shaw · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Play area and goalposts in Calderwood Park

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Saltwell ParkUrban park2.3 km→🌱Buzzing GardenUrban park2.1 km→🌱Rose GardenUrban park2.2 km→🌱Draughts' GardenUrban park2.2 km→🌱Albany ParkUrban park4.5 km→🌱Ayton ParkUrban park4.7 km→

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