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Waldridge Fell

📷 Trevor Littlewood · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifePicnic
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

54.84141, -1.61197

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦52+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blackbird
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • 🐕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
Parking· FreePicnic spot

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Magpie +49 more · last seen 2026; Lowland heathland — Dartford warblers, nightjars and stonechats

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Magpie +49 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Picnic day out

picnic area, car park; Urban park — open green space

Free

Insect spotting

Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies; Insects — Large Red Damselfly, 7-spot Ladybird, Broad-bodied Chaser +48 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Common Ragwort, Himalayan Balsam, Gorse +20 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

17 signed routes nearby · 92 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Weardale WayWalking route124 km
Named routeLength 124 kmRegional walking route
Small Pilgrim PlacesWalking route14.5 km
Named routeLength 14.5 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Cuddy's CorseWalking route12 km
Named routeLength 12 kmPoint-to-pointLocal walking route
Way of LearningWalking route61 km
Named routeLength 61 kmPoint-to-pointRegional walking route
Yellow Clover Leaf WalkWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

37 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 14Cycling route
Named routeRef 14National Cycle Network
Beamish LoopCycling route11 km
Named routeRef CDN6Length 11 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
Great North CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 725National Cycle Network
Great North CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 725National Cycle Network
Link RouteCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Station to Riverside GroundCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
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Horse riding

14 public paths nearby

Public paths
Waldridge Hall Courtbridleway · 23 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 23 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
Waldridge Hall Courtbridleway · 7 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 7 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
Old Waldridgebridleway · 145 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 145 mSurface asphaltPath type: bridleway
Old Waldridgebridleway · 114 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 114 mSurface asphaltPath type: bridleway

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Waldridge Fell

📷 Trevor Littlewood · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Waldridge Fell

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🌱Riverside ParkUrban park3.4 km→🏞️WALDRIDGE FELLCountry park0 m→🌱Riverside GardensUrban park3.4 km→🌱Riverside GardensUrban park3.4 km→✦LUMLEY CASTLEHistoric site4.1 km→🦉CONG BURN WOODNature reserve1.3 km→