Join us for Wild Wanders, a regular programme of walks taking place every second Sunday and every fourth Friday of the month.
Reflect and reconnect with nature by joining us on Wild Wanders. Learn about local heritage, nature and wildlife and spend time outdoors socialising whilst becoming more active.
Below is our programme of walks. Each Walk will have its own tickets available to book onto, so come to as many as you like! Our Wild Wanders are aimed at those within the Coalfield area. Our location is listed on Eventbrite at To Be Announced, this is because the locations of our walks vary. Please refer to our Wild Wander Walk Programme for locations and walk details before booking. Booking via Eventbrite is essential to attend!
Wild Wanders Walk Programme
Every second Sunday at Hetton Park and Bogs
8th June 10am-12pm (cancelled)
13th July 10am-12pm
10th August 10am-12pm
Join us for gentle, varying routes around Hetton Park and Bogs. Find out about how Links with Nature is improving the park and bogs for people and wildlife.
For all Hetton Park and Bogs sessions meet outside the Hetton Centre. What3Words: ///turns.conspired.bills (The Hetton Centre Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring DH5 9NE)
and Every Fourth Friday at various Links with Nature Greenspaces
27th June 11am-1pm at Elemore Park for a Dragonfly Themed Walk.
Michael Coates will join Links with Nature to lead a walk through the park, providing information on all things Ordonata, showing us signs to spot and teaching ID skills.
Meet by the noticeboard past the rear of the carpark, What3Words:///since.spud.richly (Elemore Garden Centre and Coffee Shop, Elemore Ln, Easington Lane, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring DH5 0QS)
(This Wild Wander starts at a later time as dragonflies are more active around Sun’s peak).
25th July 10am-12pm at Hetton Lyons Country Park, with Helix Arts. Helix Arts artist Johnnie Foker will be running a creative activity as part of Wild Wanders and Here To There programme, come along and get creative using nature as your backdrop. Here to There is a programme of cultural experiences and events for people 55+. For this session we welcome anyone
and encourage those 55+ to get involved!
Meet by Lakes Cafe/Springboard Adventure, to the front of the carpark. What3Words ///sailors.enjoy.hologram
Keep an eye out for more Wild Wanders sessions coming soon!
More information about Wild Wanders
Toilet Facilities, Cafes and Carparking are available at The Hetton Centre, Springboard Adventure and at Herrington Country Park. Please note Elemore Park toilets will not be open. Refreshments are available to purchase from Coffee Sensations van. The carpark will remain open.
Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and sturdy shoes. Our walks are weather permitting. Should we have adverse weather or a weather warning is issued, you will receive a notification email from Durham Wildlife Trust via Eventbrite stating that the walk is cancelled.
Our walks will take place over mixed terrain lasting 1 - 2 hours, between 2 - 8 miles.
Children (anyone under 18) are welcome to attend with a parent/guardian and must be supervised by their parent/guardian at all times. Parents/guardians are responsible for assessing whether their child/children can walk on varying terrain and walks between 2 - 8 miles.
Dogs are not permitted on our walks. Thank you for your understanding.
For further information about Wild Wanders running every second Sunday at Hetton Park and Bogs, please contact Alex - Links with Nature, Hetton Park and Bogs Officer at
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For further information about Wild Wanders running every fourth Friday across different Links with Nature Greenspaces, please contact Pip - Links with Nature, Engagement Officer at
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Or call Durham Wildlife Trust 0191 584 3112, ask for Alex or Pip.
Find out more about Links with Nature and our other events:
https://linktr.ee/linkswithnature
Links with Nature is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery players.
Also check out other Arts events in Seaham, Trips & Adventurous Activities in Seaham.
