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Bishop Middleham

Hardwick Park Tower and Lake – Carr Wood loop from Bishop Middleham Quarry Nature Reserve

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North East England

Bishop Middleham

Hardwick Park Tower and Lake – Carr Wood loop from Bishop Middleham Quarry Nature Reserve

Moderate

4.5

(17)

67

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Hardwick Park Tower and Lake – Carr Wood loop from Bishop Middleham Quarry Nature Reserve

02:46

10.6km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.38 km

Serpentine Trail Running Route

Highlight • Trail

Some rough off camber sections mainly at the Bishop Middleham turnaround point.
There are irritating little tree stumps before the Golf course and after the rail trail crossing which are …

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2.62 km

Tile Shed Plantation

Forest

3

4.26 km

St John's Park Tower and River

Highlight • River

4

4.27 km

Hardwick Park Café

Highlight • Cafe

cafe and toilet

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5

4.28 km

Neptune Statue in the Park

Highlight • Monument

6

4.32 km

Hardwick Park Tower and Lake

Highlight • Lake

Lovely spot to walk around and explore. Great if you have young children as there is a childrens playground located behind the Tower Cafe. Easy to stroll around as the terrain is generally flat.

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7

5.79 km

Hardwick Park Loop

Highlight • Trail

8

8.78 km

Carr Wood

Highlight • Forest

9

10.3 km

Singletrack Through Fields

Highlight • Trail

B

10.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.46 km

4.01 km

1.05 km

599 m

512 m

Surfaces

4.36 km

2.01 km

1.36 km

1.10 km

1.05 km

741 m

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Tuesday 6 October

14°C

7°C

76 %

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Comments

November 25, 2023,Carr Wood loop from Sedgefield

It would have been a lovely Walk but for the large engine noise and fumes fo approx 1 mile from the motor cross, such a shame.

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