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Low Barns Nature Reserve
Durham Wildlife Trust says dogs must be on a lead at Low Barns. It does not mention dogs in the visitor centre coffee shop.
Source: Low Barns (Durham Wildlife Trust), checked 28 Oct 2026 · Report a change
Wildlife Trust reserve by the Wear with lakes, hides and a visitor centre.

Dog facts
- Good to know
- Leads required.
Not confirmed yet: water bowls, treats.
Dog-friendly places nearby
- Victoria Inn, Witton-le-Wear 0.8 milesDog rooms
- Edge Knoll Holiday Cottages, Hamsterley 1.7 milesDog rooms
- Hamsterley Forest, Hamsterley Forest 4.3 milesDog friendly
- The Hamsterley Cafe and Ice Cream Kiosk, Hamsterley Forest 5.3 milesDog friendly
- Raby Castle grounds, Staindrop 6.3 milesOn leads
- Brawn's Den, Brandon 6.4 milesBar only
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