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Discover Durham's Proud Mining Heritage
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
Forest Drive Toll Per Car £6 (£10 Easter, May and August Bank Holiday weekends). £12 per mini bus. £18 per coach. Annual Discovery Pass available £49
We now have a new 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
Travelers Choice 2022
- Excellent223
- Very Good118
- Average29
- Poor14
- Terrible25
Recent Reviews:
- snooks5970Holt, United KingdomStunning.
Sunday, 22nd May 2022Ad a lovely couple of hours here.Great for families with lots of activities for children. Stunning setting. Read full review - sjymusicVopnafjorduroverpriced carparking
Thursday, 7th July 2022I used to walk here a lot when I lived in the area. I revisited this week as I will be moving back to the county and was totally shocked at the cost of the parking. It now costs more to come to... Read full review - Darren BDurham, United KingdomIdyllic Woodland Ramble
Sunday, 14th August 2022I visited here in early August with a rambling friend of mine. It was slightly busy with families playing on the numerous playgrounds reflecting its popularity & despite only staying about two hours... Read full review
Facilities
Accessibility
- Access Statement - Please see below
Parking & Transport
- Parking (charge) - £6 to park all day, £10 on all bank holiday weekends from Easter to August inclusive
Provider Facilities
- Dogs Accepted - also allowed in cafe. (stick & flick policy on dog waste)
Access Information
Opening Times
| 2022 (1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022) |
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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 is permitted.
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.
