Chopwell Wood
ENTRY
Free
WHERE
Rowlands Gill, Gateshead
What it’s like
Free Forestry England woodland near Gateshead - trails and picnic, Soft Play N.
Chopwell Wood is Forestry England woodland on the Gateshead fringe - free trails for walking, bikes and a picnic under the trees.
Free entry and free parking. Soft Play N - proper forest paths, not indoor play. Car park at High Spen (sat nav NE39 1LT); bus 47 from Newcastle.
Handy half-day when you want mud and canopy without a ticket desk.
Facilities
Plan your visit
How much does Chopwell Wood cost?
It's free to get in. Some extras are priced; the full list is on this page.
Is there parking?
Yes, there's parking on site.
Can we eat there?
Yes, there's a picnic area if you'd rather bring your own.
How accessible is it?
The venue lists wheelchair access.
Can the dog come?
Yes, it's listed as dog friendly. Worth checking any on-lead rules before you set off.
How do we find it?
Sat Nav Postcode NE39 1LT. Not signposted until the entrance in the village of High Spen (B6315). Access to the B6315 from the south is off the A694 at Rowlands Gill or from the north at the A695 at Greenside. Buses operated by Go Ahead Northeast (service 47) connect the wood with Newcastle City Centre, Newcastle Central Station and the Metrocentre; visitors from Consett (services 45 or 46) can connect at Rowlands Gill. Bus stop is on Hookergate Lane in High Spen at the entrance to the road access into the wood; from there it is a ten-minute walk to the main car park trailhead (100 metres tarmac road, 700 metres waymarked forest trail). OS Grid Ref NZ137586.
Areas to explore
Easy access trail
An easy access trail through the woodland.
Walking and cycling paths
Miles of paths for walking and cycling through the woodland.
Experiences
Geocaching
Geocaching using GPS technology to locate hidden objects in the wood.
Horse riding routes
Woodland paths open to horse riders, with a local horse riding association to join.
Orienteering
Map-reading challenge for all levels, navigating between control points marked on an orienteering map.
Also on site
Picnic area
Picnic area within the wood.
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