Access information for Chopwell Wood

The nation's forests are for all to enjoy

This page offers information to help you plan a stress-free visit to Chopwell Wood.

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Essentials

Toilets

There are no public toilets. 

Toilets are available for pre-booked activities delivered by Forestry England at Chopwell Wood. For more information contact enquiries.hamsterley@forestryengland.uk  

Changing Places

There is no Changing Places facility at Chopwell Wood.

Needing help

Chopwell Wood is an unmanned site and there are no staff on site.

Arriving at the forest

We have one car park at Chopwell Wood, accessed via the main road in. It is free to park. There are two dedicated accessible parking bays.

There are five pedestrian entrances into Chopwell Wood and limited wheelchair access from Chopwell Village.

The nearest bus stop to the main entrance is on Hookergate Lane in High Spen. Buses are operated by Go Ahead Northeast.

Getting out in the forest

We don't have mobility equipment to hire. An all-terrain mobility scooter is available to use during bookable activities, contact enquiries.hamsterley@forestryengland.uk for more information.  

Seating and shelter

There are plenty of benches around the site to take a rest. There are accessible benches around the Welcome trail.

There is no sheltered seating.

Trails and activities

The Welcome trail is our easy access trail and is recommended for wheelchair users.

View Chopwell access picture guide and map for detailed information on all our trails to help you decide what works for you.