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Chopwell Wood Main Car Park

(Average user rating5 unrated 4.5/5)
 

The main car park is where all the walking trails start from and where the notice board provides up to date information about the wood, its associated groups and forthcoming events.

Chopwell contact is Neil Taylor, Tel No. 01388 488312 

How to get there:

Chopwell Wood Main Car Park is in Chopwell Woodland Park.
600 metres along road into the wood, the car park is situated on the left.
High Spen, Chopwell, Rowlands Gill, Gateshead, and Newcastle are the nearest towns or villages.
OS Grid Reference: NZ 137 585
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info
Postcode NE39 1LT (for satnav purposes)

What's on in Chopwell Woodland Park

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User Comments

5 Stars 5 Stars

Five months ago, I lost my girlfriend in a car accident. This was her favourite place to come. Since she has died, I have visted the woods on a few occassions for comfort and it helps me to deal with my loss.

Dutch, 31/Jan/2012

I know that you sell Xmas trees but do you ever sell logs or 'sections' of felled trees. I am trying to locate some wood locally for turning into bowls etc. I was made redundant in the summer and I am trying to keep busy and be productive with my time. Thanks

Question, 29/Nov/2011
4 Stars 4 Stars

correct me if i am wrong the cottage you call chopwell cottage i'm sure it was called woodbine cottage when i was young

stephen siddoway, 26/Jan/2011

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Facilities and Activities

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WalkingCyclingHorse RidingEducationalWildlife ActivitiesOrienteeringArtsPicnicView Point
Other Facilities

Chopwell Wood has both a forest classroom and a nature trail, specially built for visiting school groups. As well as the 'Friends of Chopwell Wood' group, there is a horse riding association which runs regular events in the wood.

Walking
Boundary Walk
River Walk
Easy Access Trail
Old Railway Footpath
Cycling
Powerline Mountain Bike Trail
Educational
Our Recreation Ranger based at Chopwell Wood offers a wide range of National Curriculum based activities for school groups. Along with the Forest Classroom and Nature Trail, Chopwell Wood is the ideal setting for environmental education.
Wildlife Activities
A beautiful and varied mixed woodland teeming with wildlife, from the shy Roe Deer to the industrious Wood Ant.
Orienteering
A permanent orienteering course with accompanying map is available. Maps can be ordered from Liz Searle, Friends of Chopwell Wood, by calling 01207 542495. A smaller permanent course is also available for visiting groups. Maps can be purchased for this course by contacting the Forestry Commission at Chopwell Wood.

Contact:

Neil Taylor
Ranger
01388 488312
e-mail: neil.taylor@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

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