Countryside

Find perfect peace, relaxation and wildlife in Darlington's countryside, parks and nature reserves.

Use our handy guide:
'walk the darlington way' to discover over 20 relaxing walks, there are just a few:

• Enjoy a home-made Jersey ice cream at the end of Archer's Farm walk plus a chance to pet the irresistible Jersey calves
• Sample organic delights at Piercebridge Organic Farm Shop and Café after a short stroll around the Piercebridge Roman Fort site
• Meet rare breeds of cattle, llamas and rheas at'Medieval Ulnaby', the site of a buried medieval village, in which BBC Time Team are interested, with its own farm walk and great tea shop
• Find rare breed white faced sheep, moths and butterflies on the urban Middleton-St-George and local nature reserves walk
• Closer to home South Park is a 91 acre haven in the heart of Darlington. See the famous giant redwood trees, new rose and sensory gardens, beautiful lake, home to kingfishers, heron and swans. Squirrels playfully dart around, exotic birds call from the aviaries and at dusk several bat species make a guest appearance.
• Music for the soul!
• There are a great range of Countryside events too - so check out The calendar!