Addison and Hedgefield Woods

The woodland was once a thriving colliery and village where Alexander Graham Bell made an experimental telephone call. The location is a beautiful example of how nature reclaims land when people move on. From the woodland at Addison, to the scrub and grasslands at Hedgefield, this place is a thriving wildlife refuge, and a site of Nature Conservation Importance.

Trails

A footpath, with steps, has been created from Hedgefield Quarry to Reedside in Ryton which allows you to make an attractive circular walk.

Access

Access is off Stella Road, Ryton, opposite the old St Hilda's Church (now the Castle Indoor Play Area) on the B6317 at Hedgefield near Ryton, Blaydon-on-Tyne, NE21 4NN
Please do not park in the car park of The Castle Indoor Play Area which is for customers only.

Grid reference: NZ 166643

Management

Addison and Hedgefield Woods is managed by Durham Wildlife Trust. For more information visit Addison and Hedgefield Wood (opens new window) on the Durham Wildlife Trust website.