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The Green

📷 Stanley Howe · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

54.56572, -1.72399

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦67+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Woodpigeon
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

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

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Jackdaw +64 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Jackdaw +64 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Western Conifer Seed Bug, Common Carder Bee +20 more · last seen 2026; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Western Conifer Seed Bug, Common Carder Bee +20 more · last seen 2026

Free

Family friendly

Urban park — family destination

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: Way of Life - Gainford to Escomb

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Teesdale Way (Middleton in Teesdale to Middlesbrough)Walking route

UK long distance footpath from Dufton to Warrenby.

Named routeRegional walking route
Way of Life - Gainford to EscombWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

10 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
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

The Green, Headlam

📷 Stanley Howe · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

The Green, Headlam

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🌱St Andrew's ChurchUrban park4.2 km→🌱Winston Millennium GreenUrban park4.2 km→✦Piercebridge Roman fortHistoric site4.5 km→🌱The GreenUrban park2.4 km→✦Piercebridge Roman FortHistoric site4.5 km→✦Piercebridge BridgeHistoric site4.6 km→

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