Hamsterley Forest Bike Tracks

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4.2/5 · 448 reviews
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Mar 21, 2025
We had a very enjoyable day here with our 3 year old son, there was so much to see and do well have to make another trip as we didn’t fit it all in! The Gruffalo trail was a real highlight as well as…Full review by Claire J
Feb 8, 2025
Went today with my partner and 2 year old. We went on the stick man trail and bumped into the gruffulo. There was always something for him to climb on and have fun. This will definitely be somewhere …Full review by shaunaj668
Nov 14, 2024
Had a lovely afternoon walking around the forest the only thing that let it down was the fact that after a long walk which I had planned to finish in time to enjoy a coffee at the cafe at the visitor…Full review by Paul D
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Is there a good touring caravan camp site near the forest? Thanks.
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Not in the Forest Boundary try visitcountydurham website for suggestions on accommodation.
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Answer by Laura H · Apr 16, 2024
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Is the stick man statue still at Hamsterley forest?
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Alas he is no longer on site we do have some amazing gruffalo sculptures though on our Riverside Trail.
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Hello can I do bbq near picnic area if anyone know ?
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We don't allow BBQ at our picnic areas , you are welcome to bring your own picnic or purchase food and drinks from our on site cafe and kiosks
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Answer by Laura H · Apr 16, 2024
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Hi , would anyone be able to recommend a camp site as I cant see much online. Also is the bike hire shop still there?
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No bike hire shop no longer there. Not sure what the previous person was on about. The bike shop has been closed for at least a few years and even when it was open the hired …
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No bike hire shop no longer there. Not sure what the previous person was on about. The bike shop has been closed for at least a few years and even when it was open the hired bike options were very poor as I found out when I broke a shock.
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Has anyone got lost is it easy to find your way back to car
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There’s lots of routes round to the start which you can get a map but generally it’s one big circle. The little stream runs through the entrance and all the way through the forest. If you stay …
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There’s lots of routes round to the start which you can get a map but generally it’s one big circle. The little stream runs through the entrance and all the way through the forest. If you stay close to that you will always be able to find out alternatively follow the other people gong round. X hope that helps
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