Wild Wander Walk Programme (Links with Nature)

Reflect and reconnect with nature by joining us on Wild Wanders. Learn about local heritage, nature and wildlife and spend time outdoors socialising whilst becoming more active.

Below is our programme of walks. Our Wild Wanders are aimed at those within the Coalfield area. Our location is listed on Eventbrite at To Be Announced, this is because the locations of our walks vary. Please refer to our Wild Wander Walk Programme for exact dates, locations and walk details before booking via Eventbrite. Each Walk will have its own tickets available to book on Eventbrite, so come to as many as you like!

Wild Wanders Walk Programme

Every second Sunday at Hetton Park and Bogs

• 13th April 10am-12pm.
• 11th May 10am-12pm.
• 8th June 10am-12pm.

Join us for gentle, varying routes around Hetton Park and Bogs. Find out about how Links with Nature is improving the park and bogs for people and wildlife.

For all Hetton Park and Bogs sessions meet outside the Hetton Centre. What3Words: ///turns.conspired.bills (The Hetton CentreHetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring DH5 9NE)

Every Fourth Friday at various Links with Nature Greenspaces

• 28th March 10am-12pm at Elemore Park. Join us for a gentle walk around Elemore Park, learn about the parks past heritage and its new lease of life as a wildlife haven. Meet outside Elemore Garden Centre and Coffee Shop. What3Words: ///shapeless.splints.aspect (Elemore Garden Centre and Coffee Shop, Elemore Ln, Easington Lane, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring DH5 0QS). Please note during the time of this walk toilets and cafe will not be open. The carpark will remain open.
• 25th April 10am-12pm at Hetton Lyons Country Park. Join us for a gentle circular route around Hetton Lyons Country Park. Find out about Links with Nature’s woodland improvements to the site, spotting waterfowl and wildlife along the way. Meet outside Springboard Adventure. What3Words///gifts.flips.shrug (Springboard Adventure, Downs Pit Ln, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring DH5 0RH).
• 23rd May 10am-12pm at Herrington Country Park. Join us for a gentle circular route passing iconic features such as the main lake and visiting site lines. Meet pathway by the wind seat, between the main carpark and overspill carpark What3Words:///rainy.tower.decks (Herrington Country Park, Chester Rd, Penshaw, New Herrington, Houghton le Spring DH4 7EL).

Keep an eye out for more Wild Wanders sessions coming soon!

More information about Wild Wanders

• Toilet Facilities, Cafes and Carparking are available at The Hetton Centre, Springboard Adventure and at Herrington Country Park. Please note Elemore Park toilets and cafe will not be open. The carpark will remain open.
• Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and sturdy shoes. Our walks are weather permitting. Should we have adverse weather or a weather warning is issued, those who have booked on Eventbrite, will receive a notification email from Durham Wildlife Trust via Eventbrite stating that the walk is cancelled.
• Our walks will take place over mixed terrain lasting 1 – 2 hours, lasting between 2 – 8 miles.
• Children (anyone under 18) are welcome to attend with a parent/guardian and must be supervised by their parent/guardian at all times. Parents/guardians are responsible for assessing whether a child can walk on varying terrain and walks between 2 – 8 miles.

For further information about Wild Wanders running every second Sunday at Hetton Park and Bogs, please contact Alex – Links with Nature, Hetton Park and Bogs Officer at aswainston@durhamwt.co.uk

For further information about Wild Wanders running every fourth Friday across different Links with Nature Greenspaces, please contact Pip – Links with Nature, Engagement Officer at pjackson@durhamwt.co.uk

Or call Durham Wildlife Trust 0191 584 3112, ask for Alex or Pip.

Find out more about Links with Nature

Find out more about Links with Nature: https://www.durhamwt.com/links-nature

Keep up to date with Links with Nature on Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/facebookLWN

Links with Nature is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery players.

Want to join our walks as a volunteer? See our Walk Marshal Volunteers poster

Register: https://tinyurl.com/LWNVolunteer