Broompark
Just 3km (2 miles) from Durham City Centre, Broompark Picnic Area is an ideal starting point for walking, cycling and horse riding. This site is at the junction of three railway paths (Lanchester Valley, Deerness Valley and Brandon/Bishop Auckland railway paths) and provides an excellent means to explore and enjoy the Durham Countryside. The car parking is free and is open all year round.
The Lanchester Valley Railway Path is approximately 19.5 km (12 miles) long. The path passes through or nearby the villages of Bearpark, Langley Park and Lanchester before reaching its end at Lydgetts Junction near Consett. At this point it joins three other railway paths:
- The Waskerley Way which extends for another 16 km (10 miles) to Crawleyside near Stanhope.
- Access to the Derwent Walk that extends for another 13.5 km (9.5 miles) to Rowlands Gill.
- The Consett to Sunderland Sustrans route (not a Durham County Council path).
The Brandon / Bishop Railway Path is approximately 14 km (8.5 miles) long. It passes through or nearby the villages of Brandon, Brancepeth, Willington, Sunnybrow and Hunwick before reaching Bishop Auckland at the Newton Cap viaduct.
Broompark Picnic Area - Map
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Location
- Approx 3 km (2 miles) by road from Durham City centre (A690 south west to the Stone Bridge roundabout, then west on the B6302)
- Grid Ref. NZ 251 415
- Bus route See: Traveline North East and Cumbria website
Facilities
- Free Parking
- Picnic Tables
- Access to three Railway Paths (Lanchester Valley, Deerness Valley and the Brandon / Bishop Auckland Railway Paths)
Enquiries
Tel: 0191 3833594
The Railway Paths are generally level and surfaced, making them suitable for wheelchair users. However there are several steep inclines on all of the routes where bridges once existed.
Area
- 0.4 hectares (1 acre)
