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Accessible Things to Do
Hamsterley Forest
Forestry England
Redford
Hamsterley Forest
County Durham
DL13 3NL
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 - £3.00, Up to 2 hours - £5.50, Up to 4 hours - £7.00, All day - £8
Coaches/Minibuses charges: Minibuses - £14.00, Coaches - £20.00
Motorcycles - Free
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 2021 - Visit England
Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2017 - Regional and Miscellaneous
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016
TripAdvisor
- Excellent235
- Very Good128
- Average31
- Poor20
- Terrible30
Recent Reviews:
- Travel47665921837Dissapointing if you want to engage with wildlife
Tuesday, 27th August 2024It's been many years since I visited, and it will be many years before or if we do again. The forest it's self is stunning, however if your looking to engage with wildlife you might be dissapointed... Read full review - JohnnyMannbaggUnited KingdomTrip Type:Friends getawayPeace and tranquility
Thursday, 5th September 2024Overall a beautiful forest but be prepared to either park away from main car park area, or walk to get away from the crowds. The forest is sprawled across a few valleys, so quite hilly. Bit the... Read full review - dcoomber13Greater London, United KingdomGreat place to ride or walkFriday, 20th September 2024Great place to bike ride , the Blue route could longer and they could have an intermediate Blue/Red run for beginners but apart from that a fantastic well maintained forest with something for... 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
| 2024 (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024) |
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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
Highlights...
Hamsterley Forest Orange Walk, Hamsterley ForestA route around the Bedburn valley giving elevated views over the forest and showing varied habitats of mixed woodland.
Cycling at Hamsterley Forest, Hamsterley ForestHamsterley Forest is one of the Northeast’s premier mountain bike destinations, with over 2000 hectares of forest to explore on 33 miles of waymarked trails and countless more miles of seldom travelled forest road Hamsterley Forest has something for cyclists of all-abilities.
Walking at Hamsterley Forest, Hamsterley ForestWhen you walk around Hamsterley Forest you are walking through a former agricultural and shooting estate. Three walks start from the notice board in the Bedburn car park opposite the cycle hire and two further walks start along the valley from Grove and Blackling Hole car parks.
Horse Riding at Hamsterley Forest, Hamsterley ForestEnjoy miles of waymarked horse-riding routes that let you explore the heart of this beautiful forest. Please note, dedicated horse box parking is located in the Grove car park, 2 miles along the Forest Drive from the Bedburn entrance.
