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Herrington Country Park

What:
Parks, Walks

Where:
Chester Road, Penshaw, Houghton-le-Spring

Home to an array of outdoor events, Herrington Country Park offers walks, cycle trails, environmental sculptures and much more. The park also features one of the largest open-air concert sites...
South Hylton to Penshaw Monument to South Hylton (4.5 miles)

What:
Walks
Nearest metro:
South Hylton
On leaving South Hylton Station continue straight ahead, cross over the road and continue along the path/cycleway which was once a continuation of the railway line. Continue through the...
- Disabled access
Callerton Parkway to Airport (5.5 miles)

What:
Walks
Nearest metro:
Callerton Parkway
Exit Callerton Parkway Metro Station onto a road near a level crossing. Turn left and walk straight ahead, making use of the grass verges. Keep in the same direction, past two roundabouts. After...
- Disabled access
Fellgate to Brockley Whins (5 miles)

What:
Walks
Nearest metro:
Fellgate
Leave Fellgate Metro station. From Platform 1, take the stairs or lift and bear left to join the road and walk under the Metro bridge. Turn left to pick up the metalled path. From Platform 2,...
- Disabled access
Haymarket to Monument (2.5 miles)

What:
Walks
Nearest metro:
Haymarket
Monument
From the top of the escalator walk to the left to exit from the Haymarket Metro Station. Immediately on your left is the South African (Boer) War Memorial, depicting the goddess Victory. Cross...
- Disabled access
Gateshead to Saltwell Park to Gateshead (3.5 miles)

What:
Walks
Nearest metro:
Gateshead
Leave Gateshead Metro Station by the West Street North exit and walk up the ramp to the main road (West Street). Turn right and continue straight ahead on the pavement. You very soon reach a...
- Disabled access
Gateshead to Central Station (8 miles)

What:
Walks
Nearest metro:
Gateshead
Leave Gateshead Metro station by the West Street North exit and follow the ramp to the main road (West Street). Turn left and proceed downhill passing a large sculpture Sports Day by Mike...
- Disabled access
Airport to Darras Hall to Airport (5 miles)

What:
Walks
Nearest metro:
Airport
Leave Airport Metro Station and follow the signs into the Airport Terminal. Go out from the terminal building by the first exit door, a few yards ahead on the left. When you are outside the...
- Disabled access
Bede to Fellgate (3 miles)

What:
Walks
Nearest metro:
Bede
Leave Bede Metro station: from Platform 1, turn left; from Platform 2, turn right. Walk ahead, pass (or visit) the Barbour Factory Outlet Shop. At the T-junction, turn right, walk ahead and turn...
Benton to South Gosforth (2.5 miles)

What:
Walks
Nearest metro:
Benton
From Benton Metro Station, exit from Platform 1 directly onto Station Approach Road; from Platform 2, cross over the bridge to join the same road. Walk along the pavement for 100 yards or so to...

Legend

Café: Café
Disabled access: Disabled access
Discover Pass: Discover Pass
Entry charge: Entry charge
Free entry: Free entry
Special offer: Special offer
Toilet: Toilet