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Pow Hill Country Park

Garden, Park & Outdoor · County Durham, England · Derwent Reservoir, near Edmundbyers, DH8 9ND

Pow Hill Country Park 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.

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PriceFree entry
Visit County Durham listing: free country park on the shore of Derwent Reservoir with secluded picnic glades and reservoir views. DH8 9ND (nearest for GPS: DH8 9NU).
Opening timesOpen access.
Best time to goDry, clear days by Derwent Reservoir.
School holiday tipEarly 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 agesAll ages
All ages.
If it rainsOutdoor: pick dry days
ParkingFree car park. (Free)
FoodNo café listed; bring a picnic.
Money saverFree or low-cost; parking is the main cost; take a picnic.
Top tipsSmall picnic park beside Derwent Reservoir; red squirrels often seen.
What to packWellies, waterproofs, picnic, bug spray, sun cream

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