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Smile's Wood

3 ha

📷 David Dixon · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifeForaging
Free entryDogs welcome3 ha

Getting here

54.94176, -1.69705

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦66+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Blue Tit
  • 🌿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
Walking trails

Best for

5 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Blue Tit, Robin +63 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Blackbird, Blue Tit, Robin +63 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Insect spotting

Semi-improved grassland — butterflies and wildflowers

Free

Forest walks

Public woodland

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

9 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
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.

Named routeLength 7 kmDuration 02:00-04:00Round tripLocal walking route
Heritage Trails: WallWalking route
Named routePoint-to-pointLocal walking route
Heritage Trails: churchesWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Red Kite TrailWalking route18 km
Named routeLength 18 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Hedley Hall Wood Blue TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

102 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
Hadrian's CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 72National Cycle Network
Cycle Route 1Cycling route
Named routeRef 1Local cycle route
Beamish LoopCycling route11 km
Named routeRef CDN6Length 11 kmRound tripLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Derwent Walk, Dam Head Wood

📷 David Dixon · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Derwent Walk, Dam Head Wood

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🏞️DERWENTHAUGHCountry park800 m→🌱Derwenthaugh Country ParkUrban park900 m→🌱Derwent Walk Country ParkUrban park1.5 km→🏞️DERWENT WALKCountry park1.6 km→✦GIBSIDEHistoric site2.7 km→🌱Derwent Park (Rowlands Gill)Urban park3.6 km→

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