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Hamsterley Forest
Visit County Durham lists dogs as accepted at Hamsterley Forest. A dog themed Forest Walkies trail with Wallace and Gromit also runs here.
Source: Hamsterley Forest (This is Durham), checked 28 Oct 2026 · Report a change
County Durham's largest forest with waymarked trails, Gruffalo trail and a café.
Dog facts
- Good to know
- Pay and display parking (check current Forestry England rates); Forest Walkies trail pack includes a dog bandana.
Not confirmed yet: water bowls, treats.
Dog-friendly places nearby
- The Hamsterley Cafe and Ice Cream Kiosk, Hamsterley Forest 1.0 milesDog friendly
- Edge Knoll Holiday Cottages, Hamsterley 2.5 milesDog rooms
- Victoria Inn, Witton-le-Wear 3.5 milesDog rooms
- Low Barns Nature Reserve, Witton-le-Wear 4.3 milesDog friendly
- Raby Castle grounds, Staindrop 6.1 milesOn leads
- Moorcock Inn, Eggleston 7.3 milesBar only
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