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Hamsterley Forest
Redford
Hamsterley Forest
County Durham
DL13 3NL
Tel: +44 01388 488312
Guide Prices
Forest Drive Toll Per Car £6 (£10 Bank Holidays from Easter to 31 August). £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
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Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2017 - Regional and Miscellaneous
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016
TripAdvisor
- Excellent198
- Very Good112
- Average23
- Poor12
- Terrible17
Recent Reviews:
- BrianG_325Stockport, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyGreat for kids and adults
Monday, 9th September 2019Visited twice in the space of 3 days with two sets of grandchildren Great walks to be had and plenty to keep the children entertained- excellent play areas dotted throughout the trail Read full review - RavellingBillingham, United KingdomNice walks. Take a picnic!
Wednesday, 18th September 2019We walked with our dog, mid-week, during term time so it was fairly quiet. The trails are well-maintained, but shared in places by people, bikes and dogs. Unfortunately, some cyclists aren't good... Read full review - DavzzpPreston, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesGreat morning walkThursday, 10th October 2019We came here with the dog early morning for a good walk. We did the orange walking route we thoroughly enjoyed it took us 1hr 45 some fantastic scenery and a very relaxing walk. We stopped off at the... 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
| Season (1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2019) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 09:00 | - 17:00 |
* Opening Dawn to dusk. Forest drive 9:00 - 17:00
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
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