The Derwent Valley is so named because of its extensive coverage by native oak woodlands: Derwent means ‘valley thick with oaks’. Get out on foot, bike or hoof to explore many of these wonderful woodlands, whether to catch sight of our local wildlife or let the kids run wild, there’s something to suit everyone in…
The Land of Oak & Iron has a wonderful landscape of oak woodlands, grasslands, river corridors and farming land. There are many small local nature reserves just waiting to be explored and exciting wildlife discoveries to be made. Walk through the solitary mining bees at The Spetchells in Tyne Riverside Country Park at Prudhoe or…
There are many country parks in Land of Oak & Iron. Safe places to explore by bike, foot or horse; historic places to find out about the industry that shaped today’s landscape and much more. Allensford Country Park, near Consett – picnic area, play park, river, woodlands, toilets, cafe, Allensford Blast Furnace. Derwent Walk Country Park…
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