Hamsterley Forest
Redford
Hamsterley Forest
County Durham
DL13 3NL
Tel: +44 01388 488312
Book Tickets
Guide Prices
Weekdays and weekends in off peak times: Up to 1 hour - £2.00, All day - £7
Peak - Bank holiday weekends: Peak - £10.00
Coaches/Minibuses charges: Minibuses - £12.00, Coaches - £18.00
Pay on exit system in place. Number plate cameras will record your entry, just input your car registration at a pay station just before you leave and pay. All our pay stations accept card payment ONLY (except the one next to the Café which takes both cash and cards)
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction

Awards
- Visit England
VAQAS 2019
- Visit England
Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2017
- Regional and Miscellaneous
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016
TripAdvisor

- Excellent225
- Very Good121
- Average29
- Poor15
- Terrible25
Recent Reviews:
- PTW7Trip Type:CouplesVery niceSunday, 25th September 2022Really nice place with great bike and walking trails. Love the little stream too. Could do with a bit of a better picnic or relaxing area. Read full review
- Jackos17Blackpool, United KingdomTrip Type:Friends getawaySuper trailsFriday, 28th October 2022Great place for a family friendly walk through the woods. Safe for the dog. Cafe was great too, although the queue was huge. Read full review
- paulrothwell26Durham, United KingdomTrip Type:Solo travelPoor for a dog walkSaturday, 12th November 2022If you’re using an app such as AllTrails or just know the forest and are looking to complete a trail with the dog - don’t. The beginning of the trail is about half a mile of playground were a dog... Read full review
Facilities
Accessibility
- Access Statement - Please see below
Parking & Transport
- Parking (charge) - Weekdays and weekends in off peak times: Up to 1 hour £2.00, All day £7.00 Peak - Bank holiday weekends: Peak £10.00 Coaches/Minibuses charges: Minibuses - £12.00, Coaches £18.00 Pay on exit system in place. Number plate cameras will record your entry, just input your car registration at a pay station just before you leave and pay. All our pay stations accept card payment ONLY (except the one next to the Café which takes both cash and cards)
Provider Facilities
- Dogs Accepted
Access Information
Opening Times
2023 (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023) |
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* Forest open all year round (24 hours a day) for access on foot or by bicycle. Main Bedburn car park is open 24 hours a day. Forest Drive and associated car parks are open 9am-4pm (weekends Apr-Oct, 9am-5pm). No overnight parking.
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A68. Follow brown 'Hamsterley Forest' signs from A68 north of Bishop Auckland.
Public Transport Directions
Unfortunately, there is no public transport available to the forest