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Overview

A walk through the forest with autumnal colours and fungi.

Friday, 27 September 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
12:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.2km / 4.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

The paths and tracks are well defined with some steep ups and downs, as well as walking beside the burn. There is a café and toilets at the visitor centre where there is ample parking space (parking charges apply). There are no stiles and no cattle!

Mobile phone numbers are Pat 07943016225 and Patrick 07943015662

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
NZ 09300 31301
Nearest postcode:
DL13 3QH
what3words:
nurtures.icicles.workbench
Start time:
10:30 am

Hamsterley Forest Visitor Centre

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  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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