Nature reserves, parks & green spaces in County Durham

Sawmill Wood - Woodland plantation

Plantation· 14 ha

Parson's Island

Broadleaved· 14 ha

Urpeth Wood

Broadleaved· 14 ha

Sacriston Wood - Woodland plantation

Plantation· 14 ha

Kepier Wood - Woodland

Woodland· 14 ha

Castle Wood

Broadleaved· 14 ha

Hopper's Wood - Woodland

Woodland· 14 ha

Blackdene Wood

Broadleaved· 14 ha

Graham's Flat - Broadleaved woodland

Broadleaved· 14 ha

Middlecausey Plantations - Broadleaved woodland

Broadleaved· 14 ha

Raby Street Allotments

Broadleaved· 13 ha

High Plantation

Broadleaved· 13 ha

Collierley Cemetery

Plantation· 13 ha

Waldridge Wood - Broadleaved woodland

Broadleaved· 13 ha

Agnew Plantation

Urban park· 13 ha

Dawdon Dene

Broadleaved· 13 ha

Sharpley Plantations

Broadleaved· 13 ha

The Bowes Museum

Urban park· 13 ha

HARPERLEY & PEA WOODS

Harperley & Pea Woods is a 13-hectare Local Nature Reserve in County Durham, North East England. Visitors can explore woodlands filled with diverse flora and fauna, as well as enjoy walking pathways through the area.

Nature reserve· 13 ha

Ramshawsike Plantation

Conifer· 13 ha

Birks Wood

Broadleaved· 13 ha

East Brandon Wood - Woodland plantation

Plantation· 13 ha

Fox Hill Wood

Broadleaved· 13 ha

Thrislington Plantation

Broadleaved· 13 ha

Sheraton Medieval Village

Historic· 13 ha

Cross Berry Plantation

Broadleaved· 13 ha

Nookton Wood

Conifer· 13 ha

Fox Covert - Broadleaved woodland

Broadleaved· 13 ha

Kelloe Plantation - Woodland

Woodland· 13 ha

Jubilee Park

Urban park· 13 ha

Bath House Plantation

Broadleaved· 13 ha

Hundred Acre Plantation - Conifer woodland

Conifer· 13 ha

Ladley Wood - Broadleaved woodland

Broadleaved· 12 ha

Coop House Wood

Broadleaved· 12 ha

KYO BOGS

Kyo Bogs is a 12-hectare Local Nature Reserve in County Durham, North East England. This wetland area offers a unique habitat for amphibians, dragonflies, and specialized plant species within its peat bog ecosystem.

Nature reserve· 12 ha

Long Wood - Woodland

Woodland· 12 ha

RAISBY WAY AND TRIMDON GRANGE QUARRY

Raisby Way and Trimdon Grange Quarry is a 12-hectare local nature reserve located in County Durham, North East England. The area includes grasslands, scrub, and water bodies, making it suitable for a range of wildlife, particularly birds and insects.

Nature reserve· 12 ha

Dawdon Park

Urban park· 12 ha

Stanley Wood - Conifer woodland

Conifer· 12 ha

COW PLANTATION

Cow Plantation is a 12-hectare Local Nature Reserve in County Durham, North East England. This plantation features coniferous and mixed woodlands where visitors can find diverse bird species and enjoy tranquil walks.

Nature reserve· 12 ha

Ladyclose Wood

Broadleaved· 12 ha

South Belt - Broadleaved woodland

Broadleaved· 12 ha

Baal Hill Wood - Woodland

Woodland· 12 ha

Walker Hill Plantation

Conifer· 12 ha

HEDLEYHILL COLLIERY WOODS

Hedleyhill Colliery Woods is a 12-hectare Local Nature Reserve in County Durham, North East England. The woodland area supports a variety of bird species and can be explored via trails suitable for walking and nature observation.

Nature reserve· 12 ha

Deeps Plantation

Conifer· 12 ha

Black Bank Plantation - Broadleaved woodland

Broadleaved· 12 ha

Cote House Wood

Broadleaved· 12 ha

Brancepeth Golf Club

Broadleaved· 12 ha

Bracken Hill Plantation - Broadleaved woodland

Broadleaved· 12 ha