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Hamsterley Forest
Bedburn Beck in Autumn, Hamsterley Forest
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Map showing the location of Hamsterley Forest
Map showing the location of Hamsterley Forest
Geography
LocationCounty Durham, England
OS gridNZ093307
Coordinates54°40′19″N 1°51′22″W / 54.672°N 1.856°W / 54.672; -1.856
Area2,000 hectares (4,900 acres)
Administration
Governing bodyForestry England

Hamsterley Forest is a commercial forest in County Durham owned and managed by Forestry England. It is the largest forest in County Durham and covers more than 2,000 hectares (4,900 acres). Recreational activities within the forest are focused at the eastern end, around the visitors' centre. In addition to the visitors' centre, there is a cafe, toilet facilities and cycling, walking and running trails.

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