The Bank to Chopwell wood

Walks, England, Tyne and Wear, Gateshead
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The Bank to Chopwell wood

Chopwell, Tyne and Wear

by GreenHealthRoutes

  • 1hr 20m / 4.5km
  • 5

A pleasant and relaxing loop from the Bank Cafe in Chopwell through the forest.

  • Wildlife
  • History
  • Dog friendly
  • Child friendly
  • Botanics

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  1. Step 1: You can reach the bank by public transport by getting the 47 bus and getting off at Derwent street near the GP.

  2. Begin your walk at the friendly The Bank cafe on Derwent Street.

    Step 2: Begin your walk at the friendly The Bank cafe on Derwent Street.

  3. By the junction with South Rd, head towards the black sign. Continue downhill following the public footpath sign. Note this has a drop kerb.

    Step 3: By the junction with South Rd, head towards the black sign. Continue downhill following the public footpath sign. Note this has a drop kerb.

  4. Continue straight past the bin

    Step 4: Continue straight past the bin

  5. Continue left with the skate park on your right. Then follow the path around the skate park to continue.

    Step 5: Continue left with the skate park on your right. Then follow the path around the skate park to continue.

  6. Continue straight to head to the wood.

    Step 6: Continue straight to head to the wood.

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