How much is Hamsterley Forest?
How much is Hamsterley Forest?
Parking Charges
| Weekdays and weekends in off peak times | |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | £2.00 |
| All day | £6.00 |
Do you have to pay at Hamsterley Forest?
A: All pay stations accept card payments or you can pay by cash at the pay station next to the visitor information point.
Are there toilets at Hamsterley Forest?
There is a cafe, an ice cream hut, and a burger bar all on site. Lovely big main car park and several smaller ones. There are also toilets on site.
How long is Hamsterley Forest?
Cycling at Hamsterley Forest Hamsterley 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.
What is Forest Drive at Hamsterley Forest?
The Hamsterley Forest Drive is a route of two halves – a tolled paved minor road serving car parks and the village of Redford on its eastern half, and a track serving nothing much for its western half.
Can you have a BBQ in Hamsterley Forest?
Enjoy a tasty treat in the forest at one of our beautiful picnic areas located throughout the forest. Just bring along good food and company! Using single-use, disposable barbecues is not permitted on our sites.
What trees are at Hamsterley Forest?
The current species composition is mostly conifer, a mixture of spruce, pine and larch with Sitka spruce dominant.
Are dogs allowed at Hamsterley Forest?
We welcome dogs here in Hamsterley, but remember that they MUST be kept on their leads at all times around the car parks/toilets/Visitor Centre/Cafe and picnic area just below the Visitor Centre.
Can you hire bikes at Hamsterley Forest?
So whether you want to take your time exploring the countryside along the Hadrian’s Cycleway, or discover Northumberland in the ‘Wooler Wheel’ Cycle Sportive or you want to go hard at Hamsterley Forest downhill MTB centre, then we have the bike for you.
Where is Hamsterley Forest?
County Durham
It is the largest forest in County Durham and covers more than 2,000 hectares (4,900 acres). Recreational activities within the forest are focused at the eastern end, around the visitors’ centre….
| Hamsterley Forest | |
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| Bedburn Beck in Autumn, Hamsterley Forest | |
| Map | |
| Geography | |
| Location | County Durham, England |
Where is Hamsterley Forest MTB?
On the edge of the wild North Pennines, the trails at Hamsterley Forest are cut into a steep-sided valley hidden in 2,000 hectares of woodland. There are three XC routes, totalling more than 30km of flowing singletrack, which are looked after by the Hamsterley Trailblazers volunteer group.
What happens when you walk around Hamsterley Forest?
When you walk around Hamsterley Forest you are walking through a former agricultural and shooting estate owned by the Surtees family and centred on the Grove House.
Where are the best places to visit in Hamsterley?
Hamsterley Forest, Hamsterley Forest Information point and tearoom, forest drive with children’s play area. Four mile forest drive runs through the forest giving access to picnic sites along the way.
Can you walk anywhere you like in Scotland’s forests?
Many forests have easy access routes. All trails have clear signs so you can follow the route even if you’ve never visited the forest before. If you fancy heading out on your own, there are miles of forest tracks and un-signed paths to discover: you can walk anywhere you like in Scotland’s forests.
Where can I find accessible trails in the forest?
Some of our forests have all-abilities trails that are suitable for wheelchairs, buggies and mobility scooters, amongst others. They can usually be found at destinations with accessible facilities such as toilets, parking spaces and visitor centres.
