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Family Friendly Walking Routes

Our walk ideas are always super popular on social media, so we thought we'd pull them all together in one place, with a handy map, plus accessibility ratings and interactive guides. Use the map or choose from the indivual walks below.

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Don't forget to check back regularly as more routes are being added.

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Druridge Bay Lake & Beach

Distance/Time

8.52 km / 2H 15M

Accessibility

Easy. Stepping stones can be avoided by walking around the lake. Beach access may be difficult at times.

Druridge Bay Country Park. (Chargeable) NE61 5BX

Parking

Druridge Bay Lake & Beach
Cox Green Loop

Distance/Time

4.16 KM / 1h 10m

Accessibility

Easy, with a couple of slightly steeper sections that should be fine for pushchairs.

In Cox Green village. SR4 9JS

Parking

Cox Green Loop
Hannah's Meadow

Distance/Time

3.5km - 1H

Accessibility

Moderate - A mix of quiet roads, solid paths, loose surfaces and grass. Some steep sections. Suitable for off road pushchairs.

Balderhead Reservoir - DL12 9UX

Parking

Hannah's Meadow
River Wear Loop

Distance/Time

4.08 KM / 1h 10m

Accessibility

Moderate. Some sections are unsuitable for pushchairs or those with walking difficulties

DH1 1LL. Just off the A690.

Parking

River Wear Loop
Preston Park to Bassleton Woods

Distance/Time

7.32 KM / 1H 55M

Accessibility

Easy. Mostly flat, solid paths.

Preston Park Museum TS18 3RH. Large free car park.

Parking

Preston Park to Bassleton Woods

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