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Cross Keys
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Source: CAMRA WhatPub: Cross Keys, Hamsterley, checked 30 Oct 2026 · Report a change
Village pub near Hamsterley Forest with a big fire, a snug and locally sourced food.

Dog facts
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Dog-friendly places nearby
- Edge Knoll Holiday Cottages, Hamsterley 1.0 milesDog rooms
- Hamsterley Forest, Hamsterley Forest 1.6 milesDog friendly
- Victoria Inn, Witton-le-Wear 1.9 milesDog rooms
- The Hamsterley Cafe and Ice Cream Kiosk, Hamsterley Forest 2.6 milesDog friendly
- Low Barns Nature Reserve, Witton-le-Wear 2.7 milesDog friendly
- Raby Castle grounds, Staindrop 5.6 milesOn leads
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