Getting here
54.92518, -1.63087
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦100+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Coot
- 🌿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
- 🐦100+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Coot
- 🌿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
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Mallard, Coot, Mute Swan +97 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Mallard, Coot, Mute Swan +97 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Garlic Mustard, Bee Orchid, Japanese Knotweed +57 more · last seen 2025
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Buff-tailed Bumblebee, Red-tailed Bumblebee, Small Garden Bumblebee +57 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Buff-tailed Bumblebee, Red-tailed Bumblebee, Small Garden Bumblebee +57 more · last seen 2025
Foraging
Strong match
Plants — Garlic Mustard, Rowan, Sessile Oak +7 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Horse riding
Strong match
Horse riding listed as facility
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
12 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
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.
Heritage Trails: WallWalking route
Heritage Trails: cityWalking route
Heritage TrailsWalking route
Heritage Trails: churchesWalking route
🚴Cycling
144 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route 14Cycling route
Bowes Railway PathCycling route
Hadrian's CyclewayCycling route
Angel CyclewayCycling route
East Gateshead CyclewayCycling route
Cycle Route 1Cycling route
Wildlife to spot
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