Hamsterley Forest Riverside Trail

A short, level family trail beside Bedburn Beck, with Gruffalo sculptures along the way.

Terrain

Easy access: suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs.

Dogs

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

Start: Hamsterley Forest, Bedburn, DL13 3NL. 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.