Wildlife reserves · North East England
Hedleyhope Fell
In or near Inkerman.
Hedleyhope Fell in England North East, United Kingdom.
Oliver Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Wolsingham · 9.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Hedleyhope Fell, the nearest railway station is Wolsingham, located 9 km away. Entry to the reserve is free, and wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is DH7 9EN.
About
Hedleyhope Fell is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Official information
Hedleyhope Fell is one of the largest mid-altitude heathlands in County Durham, featuring a diverse landscape of heather, grassland, and scattered trees. Visitors can explore various walking trails and observe a range of wildlife, including butterflies and birds. The reserve is grazed by sheep and cattle, enhancing its natural habitat.
From the Wikipedia article
Hedleyhope Fell is a nature reserve to the north-east of Tow Law, County Durham, England. The reserve is managed by Durham Wildlife Trust and consists of some 202 hectares (500 acres) of mainly mid-altitude heathland. It occupies the steep slope on the right bank of Hedleyhope Burn, between the stream and the B6301 Tow Law–Cornsay Colliery road. The reserve is common land and forms part of Hedleyhope Fell and Cornsay Common.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 54.7822, -1.7831
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Cornsay
- Postcode
- DH7 9EN
- Parliamentary constituency
- City of Durham
- Phone
- 0191 584 3112
- Established
- 2006
- Nearest railway station
- Wolsingham — 9 km
- Opening
- Open at all times
- Official site
- www.durhamwt.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q15223472 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Hedleyhope Fell (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hedleyhope Fell?
- Hedleyhope Fell is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DH7 9EN), in the parish of Cornsay.
- What is Hedleyhope Fell?
- Hedleyhope Fell in England North East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hedleyhope Fell?
- The nearest railway station is Wolsingham, about 9.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DH7 9EN.
- When was Hedleyhope Fell built?
- Built or established in 2006.
- Is Hedleyhope Fell free to visit?
- Yes, Hedleyhope Fell is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hedleyhope Fell?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DH7 9EN. It sits within the City of Durham parliamentary constituency.
- Are dogs allowed at Hedleyhope Fell?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.