Durham Botanic Garden and Houghall Woods Walk
This walk in Durham explores the University Botanic Gardens before heading into the adjacent Houghall Woods.
Start the walk from the car park at the Botanic gardens, just of Hollinside Lane, south of the river. The 10 hectare site has some pleasant footpaths taking you to streams, a woodland garden, artwork pieces, a Carboniferous Garden and glasshouses. Just to the east of the site there's some pleasant woodland trails to pick up around Houghall Woods. In the winter months you can see lots of snowdrops in the gardens, while carpets of bluebells are a real treat during the spring months in the woodland areas.
To extend the walk head a mile east and you can pick up the circular walk around the delightful village of Shincliffe. There's more shady trails and river views on the long distance Weardale Way in this area.
Postcode
DH1 3DF - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsHoughall Woods Ordnance Survey Map 
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Houghall Woods Open Street Map 
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Houghall Woods OS Map 
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Houghall Woods Open Street Map 
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Further Information and Other Local Ideas
For a longer walk try the Durham Riverside Walk and visit some of the highlights of the city including the historic castle and cathedral.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
Mathematical Sculpture, Botanic Gardens, Durham
Footbridge over unnamed watercourse in Durham University Botanic Garden
Visitor Centre at Durham University Botanic Garden
UoD Botanic Garden New Entrance
Millennium Bugs, Durham Botanic Gardens
Heron in Durham Botanic Gardens
Footpath in Great High Wood Durham City
Pond created as conservation project