Welcome to Hamsterley Forest

Hamsterley Forest is a beautiful woodland located in the heart of Durham. It is a popular destination for nature lovers, hikers, and cyclists. The forest covers an area of over 2,000 hectares and is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including red squirrels, roe deer, and a variety of bird species. The forest is also home to a number of walking and cycling trails, which offer visitors the chance to explore the stunning scenery and enjoy the fresh air.

One of the most popular attractions in Hamsterley Forest is the Gruffalo Trail. This trail is based on the popular children's book, The Gruffalo, and takes visitors on a journey through the forest, where they can discover the characters from the book. The trail is suitable for all ages and is a great way to get children interested in nature. Along the way, visitors can also enjoy the stunning views of the forest and the surrounding countryside.

Hamsterley Forest is also home to a number of events throughout the year. These include guided walks, wildlife spotting sessions, and outdoor concerts. The forest is a great place to visit at any time of year, but it is particularly beautiful in the autumn, when the leaves on the trees turn golden brown and the forest is bathed in a warm glow. Whether you are looking for a peaceful walk in the woods or an action-packed day of cycling and adventure, Hamsterley Forest has something for everyone.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 11.2°C

Feels Like: 8°C

Wind: 20.4 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
St Oswalds Church Of England Aided Primary And Nursery School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-8 Head Teacher Mrs Alice Hassall	Church Street Durham DH1 3DQ 01913868029 School Website
University Of Durham Higher Education Institutions Head Teacher Professor Stuart Corbridge	University Office Old Evet Durham DH1 3HP 1913342000 School Website
Durham School Other Independent School Ages:3-18 Head Teacher Mr Kieran Mclaughlin	Quarryheads Lane Durham DH1 4SZ 01917319270 School Website
Laurel Avenue Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Gaynor Davison	Laurel Avenue The Woodlands Durham DH1 2EY 01913868416 School Website
The Independent Grammar School:Durham Other Independent School Ages:4-14 Head Teacher Mr Chris Gray	Claypath Durham DH1 1RH 7984619739 School Website
Durham Sixth Form Centre Community School Ages:16-19 Head Teacher Mrs Ellen Beveridge	Providence Row The Sands The Sands Durham DH1 1SG 01913830708 School Website
St Margarets Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Tait	Crossgate Peth Durham Durham DH1 4QB 01913847331 School Website
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr David Miller	Mill Lane Gilesgate Durham DH1 2JQ 1913865611 School Website
Durham High School For Girls Other Independent School Ages:3-18 Head Teacher Mrs Simone Niblock	Farewell Hall South Road Durham DH1 3TB 01913843226 School Website
Shincliffe C Of E Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Philip Rumbles	Beal Walk High Shincliffe High Shincliffe Durham DH1 2PN 01913843739 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Durham North Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 4RB 1.22 Miles

Chester-Le-Street Station Road, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, DH3 3EE 6.19 Miles

Bishop Auckland Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7EJ 8.64 Miles

Shildon Hackworth Road, Shildon, Durham, DL4 1LX 9.95 Miles

Horden South East View, Horden, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 4EA 10.13 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Macs Taxis 0191 384 1329 Lenadale, Durham, Durham, DH1 2JW 0.97 Miles
Pratts Taxis 0191 386 0700 Maven House, Durham, Durham, DH1 5TA 1.21 Miles
Paddy's Taxis Ltd 0191 386 6662 Blakeys Yard, Durham, Durham, DH1 5TA 1.21 Miles
Northview Private Hire 0191 394 9596 Unit G10 Durham Business Centr, Durham, Durham, DH1 1HL 1.26 Miles
New Durham Taxis 0191 386 5656 12 Waddington Street, Durham, Durham, DH1 4BG 1.30 Miles
Comfy Taxi 0191 386 5656 Waddington Street, Durham, Durham, DH1 4BG 1.30 Miles
Qtaxis 0191 383 0099 Durham Companions Club, Durham, Durham, DH1 4BJ 1.31 Miles
Direct Taxis 0191 386 2002 Rennys La, Durham, Durham, DH1 2RS 1.38 Miles
Celebration Cars 0191 513 0917 Rennys Lane, Durham, Durham, DH1 2RS 1.38 Miles
Bills Taxis 0191 386 7450 24 Pilgrims Way, Durham, Durham, DH1 1HB 1.38 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Science Labs - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hallgarth Street - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whinney Hill - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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South Bailey - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street Shincliffe - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Elvet Bus.Box Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Old Elvet Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
North Bailey - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Palace Green - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South Street - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Student Health Centre, Durham 01913 865081	Claypath & University Medical Group University Health Authority Green Lane, Old Elvet Durham County Durham DH1 3JX
Claypath & University Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Green Lane Old Elvet Durham DH1 3JX
Claypath & University Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Green Lane Old Elvet Durham DH1 3JX
Claypath & University Medical Group 0191 3746888	Claypath & Univ Med Group 26 Gilesgate Durham County Durham DH1 1QW
Gilesgate 0191 3864242	Gilesgate Medical Centre Sunderland Road Gilesgate Durham County Durham DH1 2QQ

Local Stores

Durham - Framwellgate Moor
Dryburn View
Framwellgate Moor
Durham
Durham
DH1 5AP
01913 843235
Store Website
2.20 miles

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SPAR Belmont
Blue House Shopping Centre
High Street
Belmont
Durham
DH1 1AR
01913 757463
Store Website
2.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Dunelm Veterinary Group
106 Gilesgate Durham County Durham DH1 1JA 0191 384 7609 dunelmvets@yahoo.co.uk Website 0.97 miles
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Animals Treated
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Gilmoor Vets
Hare &Amp; Hounds Veterinary Centre Sunderland Road Gilesgate Durham County Durham DH1 2LG 0191 386 4477 info@gilmoorvets.com Website 1.18 miles
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Abbey Veterinary Centre
Dunleigh House Newcastle Road Crossgate Moor Durham County Durham DH1 4HZ 0191 384 5115 durham@abbeyvets.net Website 1.53 miles
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Durham Vets4pets Ltd
Priory Road, Off Finchale Road Framwellgate Moor Durham County Durham DH1 5HW 0191 383 0555 durham@vets4pets.com Website 2.29 miles
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Durham Equine Practice
Unit 41, Enterprise City Durham Gate County Durham DL16 6JF 0191 603 1122 vet@durhamequine.co.uk Website 3.88 miles


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Gilmoor Vets
Moor Veterinary Clinic 81 Durham Road Spennymoor County Durham DL16 6JW 01388 811311 jgash.gilmoorvets@btconnect.com Website 4.40 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Congburn And Waldridge
Forest And Slow Shallow River Congburn Wood 5.92 miles

Location what3words buggy.cookies.junior

Riverside Park
Riverside Park Is A Really Good Family Friendly Park That's Great Fun For Dogs. The Park Itself Has Nice Accessible Paths. A Little Walk Away Past The Rowing Club Down The Riverside Is A Really Nice Walk, Great If You Wanted To Walk A Dog Away From All The Excitement Of The Park. Parking Was About £1 For Two Hours. There Are Ice Cream Vans And Drinks Sold In The Summer. Lumley New Rd Lancashire 6.11 miles

Location what3words wages.charmingly.cave

Herrington Country Park
Plenty Of Room To Run And Socialise. 19 Chester Rd Lancashire 8.27 miles

Location what3words narrow.eagle.laying

Hardwick Park
Good For Walks With All The Family, Especially Those With Younger Children. Dogs Are To Be Kept On The Lead During The Day And The Park Has Good Paths/Walkways Suitable For Pushchairs. There's Also Plenty Of Opportunity For The Children To Play And Explore. There Is A Fee To Park, A Café For Refreshments And Toilet Facilities. A177 Stockton-On-Tees Lancashire TS21 2DN 8.54 miles

Location what3words film.nature.soaps

Princess Anne Park
This A Lovely Place For A Stroll With Plenty Of Fields For Your Fur Babies To Run, And Rivers To Plodge In. Plenty Of Bins Around The Park And Lots Of Other Dog Walkers Through Out The Day. 1 Dundrennan Washington NE38 7TX 8.90 miles

Location what3words candle.tolls.points

Hurworth Burn
A Nice Walk Along The Reservoir Which Is Good For Prams Too! Dogs Can Be Off Lead But Be Aware There Are Also A Lot Of Cyclists That Use This Route Hurworth Burn Reservoir Lancashire 9.11 miles There Is A Car Park Just Up From Hurworth Barn Pet Hotel, It’S Just On Your Left After You Go Under The Bridge

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Weather Forecast

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.5°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-5.8°C	-6.2°C	-6.3°C	-5°C	-2.8°C	-0.1°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	2.9°C	-0.7°C

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