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The mile markers on the Walney to Wear Cycle Route Map show the distance from the western end of the route on Walney Island (1 mile = 1.609km).

HAMSTERLEY FOREST
mile markers 109-113

Hamsterly ForestHamsterley Forest

Hamsterley Forest Visitor Centre,
Hamsterley, Bishop Auckland
County Durham DL13 3NL
mile markers 109 - 113
location map


e mail address robin.lofthouse@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
telephone number 01388 488312
website url www.forestry.gov.uk.


Admission charge: £2.00 car / motorcycle - cycling visitors free
Months open: All year Tearoom and/or Restaurant: Yes
Secure cycle parking: No Cyclists Welcome Scheme: No
Cycle hire: Yes  

A beautiful 5,000 acres Forestry Commission woodland with forest drive, picnic areas, waymarked walks and cycle routes. Also visitor centre/forest shop, tea room, cycle hire, permanent orienteering course and adventure play area.

Also see www.hamsterleytrailblazers.co.uk to find out about mountain biking in the forest.



WITTON-LE-WEAR
Mile marker 120

Low Barns Nature Reserve & Visitor Centre DL14 OAG











 


 
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