Herrington Country Park

Tyne and Wear, England

About Herrington Country Park

This park is on the site of a former colliery, transforming the colliery waste heap into nearly 200 hectares of country park and making it one of Sunderland’...

Herrington Country Park has a Easy difficulty level and is Family Friendly.

Things to do near Herrington Country Park

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Tyne and Wear, England
Latitude: 54.873879, Longitude: -1.469407

Activities

Walking
Hiking
Cycling
Birdwatching
Boating
Kayaking
Wildlife Watching
Picnicking

About Herrington Country Park

About Herrington Country Park

This park is on the site of a former colliery, transforming the colliery waste heap into nearly 200 hectares of country park and making it one of Sunderland’s largest open spaces. It is in the shadow of the Penshaw Memorial, a huge replica of an Athenian Temple built on Penshaw Hill. There are impressive views across the north east and a vast network of walks and cycle pathways available, including an art and sculpture trail. Over 100 bird species have been spotted in the park, which also plays host to many local, regional and national events.

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