Cow Green Reservoir and Cauldron Snout
Cow Green Reservoir and Cauldron Snout is a garden, park & outdoor in County Durham, England. Entry is free. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.
| Price | Free entry Free entry; special exhibitions, parking and extras may be charged. |
|---|---|
| Best time to go | Dry days; tarmac path to the reservoir dam, then a scramble at Cauldron Snout. |
| School holiday tip | Early July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening. |
| Best ages | All ages |
| If it rains | Outdoor: pick dry days |
| Money saver | Free or low-cost; parking is the main cost; take a picnic. |
| Top tips | Remote Upper Teesdale reservoir with a nature trail and England's longest waterfall cascade. |
| What to pack | Wellies, waterproofs, picnic, bug spray, sun cream |
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