Collier Wood
**** THIS SITE IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED ****
Collier Wood is situated on the A68 between Tow Law to the north, and the junction of the A68 and A689 to the south. It is an ideal stop off point for those travelling by car from north and south. There are picnic tables and, if you need to stretch your legs, a circular woodland trail with panoramic views over the Wear Valley can be accessed from the car park.
Collier Wood Picnic Area - Map
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Location
- Approx 20km (12.5 miles) by road from Durham City centre (via A690 to Crook, A689 to junction with A68, north on A68)
- Approx 3km (2 miles) by road (A68) from Tow Law
- Approx 13km (8 miles) by road (A68) from centre of West Auckland
- Approx 15km (9.5 miles) by road (A68) from centre of Castleside
- Grid Ref. NZ 128 364
Facilities
- Free parking
- Woodland trail
- Picnic tables
Area
- 3.2 hectares (8 acres)
