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Hamsterley Common Circular

Start from The Hamsterley Forest Visitors Centre
Redford
Hamsterley
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL13 3NL

Tel: +44 03000 265 309

Hamsterley Common Circular

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Provider Features

  • Grade (Strenuous)
  • In countryside
  • Route Surface (Grassy Track/Tarmac Road)
  • Route Surface (On Road) - From Hill Top to Bollihope Common the route is on road.
  • Suitable for (Mountain Bike Only)
  • Time (Half Day)

Access Information

Opening Times

2026 (1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026)

Map & Directions

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Road Directions

Turn right in Hamsterley village following the brown tourist signs, turn left in hamlet of Bedburn to enter the forest and access the forest drive and car parks.

Public Transport Directions

Public transport to Hamsterley Forest is limited. Call Travelline on 0871 200 22 33 for the most up-to-date information.

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