Chopwell Woodland Park
Colour rating today: turned golden 
This is a place to go, away from the stress of city life
Any time of the year would be good, but autumn is one of the best
Each tree displays such eye catching colours
Before finally deciding to take a winter rest
Stroll with a friend through Chopwell woods
Look up at the canopy of leaves overhead
Enjoy the moment, the tranquility and vibrant colours
Of yellow, orange, copper and deepest cherry red.
Suddenly the cold winds of change will arrive
Blowing fragile leaves from the oak and the beech
As you walk you will hear the sound of rustling leaves
A sure sign that summer is now out of reach.
Please enjoy this delightful splash of colour
In the knowledge it is but a moment in time
However we are not left devoid of all colour
We still have the green, green shades of the faithful pines
How to get there:
High Spen, Chopwell, Rowlands Gill, Gateshead, and Newcastle are the nearest towns or villages.
Chopwell Woodland Park is located in historic Derwent Valley, 11 miles (17km) from Gateshead and Newcastle City Centre.
By Public Transport
Buses operated by ‘Go Ahead Northeast’ connect the wood with Newcastle City Centre, Newcastle Central Station and the Metrocentre (service numbers 47 and 47A). Visitors from Consett can connect with this bus at Rowlands Gill.
The bus stop for these services is on Hookergate Lane in High Spen, located at the entrance to the road access into the wood. From the bus stop, the trailhead in the main car park is a ten-minute walk along both tarmac road (100 metres) and waymarked forest trail (700 metres).
For further Bus Timetable information use the simplygo link on the right.
By Car
The wood is not signposted until the entrance in the village of High Spen (B6315). Access to the B6315 from the south is off the A694 at Rowlands Gill or from the north at the A695 at Greenside.
OS Grid Reference: NZ137586
Start your visit from:
Chopwell Wood Main Car Park 