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Richardson Dees Park

14 ha

📷 Christine Westerback · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeForaging
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome14 ha

Getting here

54.99657, -1.53564

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦53+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Mallard
  • 🌿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 parkingParking· PaidPlayground

Best for

10 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Mallard, Magpie +50 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Blackbird, Mallard, Magpie +50 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Foraging

Plants — Rowan, Garlic Mustard, Red Dead-nettle +33 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Seasonal nature

Plants — Narrow-leaved Ragwort, Common Field-speedwell, Great Willowherb +345 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Narrow-leaved Ragwort, Common Field-speedwell, Great Willowherb +345 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

8 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Way of LearningWalking route61 km
Named routeLength 61 kmPoint-to-pointRegional walking route
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
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Cycling

182 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 14Cycling route
Named routeRef 14National Cycle Network
Bowes Railway PathCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Cycle Route 3Cycling route
Named routeRef 3Local cycle route
Cycle Route 5Cycling route
Named routeRef 5Local cycle route
Coast Road cyclewayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Hadrian's CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 72National Cycle Network
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Mountain biking

8 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Reivers Off Road Cycle RouteMountain bike route
Named route
Waggonways Cycle Route B - Burradon and KillingworthMountain bike route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Waggonways Cycle Route C - BackworthMountain bike route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Waggonways Cycle Route D - Rising SunMountain bike route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Waggonways Cycle Route E - Silverlink Albert Edward DockMountain bike route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Waggonways Cycle Route F - Wallsend DeneMountain bike route
Named routeLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Richardson Dees Park, Wallsend

📷 Christine Westerback · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Richardson Dees Park, Wallsend

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🌱Heaton ParkUrban park3.6 km→🌱Paddy Freeman's ParkUrban park4 km→🌱Killingworth Lakeside ParkUrban park4.8 km→🌱Walker ParkUrban park2.9 km→🌱Springfield ParkUrban park3.2 km→🌱Carr-Ellison ParkUrban park3.5 km→

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