Hamsterley Forest: Spurlswood Valley Walk

A quieter, longer walk up the Spurlswood valley, with waterfalls and wood ants' nests.

Terrain

Moderate forest paths.

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.