Nature & gardens
Chopwell Wood
A large Forestry England mixed woodland on the edge of Gateshead with miles of paths for walking, family cycling and geocaching, plus an easy-access trail and picnic spots. Free parking and no fixed closing time make it an easy, low-cost outdoor morning.
📍 Rowlands Gill, North East · NE39 1LT
Visitor information
- Ages
- 0–16+
- Typical visit
- Half day
- Address
- Chopwell Wood, near Rowlands Gill, Gateshead NE39 1LT
- Opening times
- Woodland never closes; car park accessible 24h but unlit after dark.
Family facilities
Last checked 7 Oct 2026
- AccessibilityEasy access trail; accessibility guide available on Forestry England site.
- ParkingFree main car park; no designated accessible bays.
A guide, not a guarantee. Shown only where the venue or a trusted source has told us. Not listed doesn't mean not available — check with the venue if it matters for your visit.
Make a day of it
Chopwell Wood is a stop on this planned day out, with timings, lunch and what's nearby.
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