Chopwell Wood Old Railway Footpath

A level walk partly on the old colliery railway line, with a restored coal truck along the way.

Terrain

Wide forest roads and tracks with one short climb.

Dogs

Forestry England says dogs are allowed here. Keep dogs close near livestock and cliff edges.

Start: Chopwell Wood car park, Rowlands Gill, NE39 1LT. Directions to the start

Route, map and full directions: Forestry England. Summary in our own words, checked 30 October 2026. Paths, tides and conditions change, so check the route before you go.

Route

We don't have a route line for this walk yet. Use the map and directions on the Forestry England page.