Beamish Burn Wood

About the Site

Beamish Burn, part of which is ancient woodland, was once connected to the Beamish Hall estate. The picnic site here provides an ideal starting point for exploring the local countryside. Footpaths within the site provide the basis for short woodland walks.

In springtime, carpets of wild garlic and colourful displays of bluebells line the footpaths. There is a full complement of ground flora throughout the woods, including lesser celandine, red campion and wood anemone.

There are a number of large ‘veteran’ trees in the woodland. These are mainly yew, beech and sycamore.

Red squirrels are still found in Beamish Burn Wood and roe deer are frequently seen on quieter days.

Red Campion

Paths link to the extensive rights of way network allowing access to much of the Beamish Valley area.

Beamish Burn

Location

Take the A6076 north from Stanley. As you come out of the town, take the fork right to Causey. Beamish Burn is on your right.

Approximately 20 km (12 miles) by road from Durham City centre.

Approximately 3 km (2 miles) by road from Stanley centre.

Grid reference: NZ 207547

Facilities

Free parking is available, benches and picnic tables are provided in the field next to the car park.

Beamish Burn contains a network of paths, linking the site to Causey Arch, Causey Mill and Beamish.

Note: The woods at Beamish Burn have several steep hills. Some paths have uneven surfaces and the bridge providing access to the woods from the car park is narrow.

Enquiries

Countryside Group
Durham County Council
Environment
County Hall
Durham
DH1 5UQ
Tel: 0191 3833594