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Ferryhill

Ferryhill is a town in County Durham district, County Durham, United Kingdom of about 9,805 people. Within 50 km by road there are 153 places to visit: 45 forts & heritage, 39 churches and 10 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are The Carrs SSSI, Whitworth Hall Country Park and Hardwick Park.

54.6833° N, 1.5500° WPop. 9,805

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Within 30 km60 places
Within 50 km153
Must-see297
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Ferryhill

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:15 pm

50 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Ferryhill
  2. Auckland Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Whitworth Hall Country Parkpark · 45 min
  4. Cassop Vale Circular Walktrek · 3 hrs
  5. Fishburn Grassland SSSInature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Hardwick Parkpark · 45 min
  7. Back in Ferryhill
Today’s loopFerryhillStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ferryhill?

The Carrs SSSI (nature spot, about 1 km), Whitworth Hall Country Park (park, about 7 km), Hardwick Park (park, about 8 km), Fishburn Grassland SSSI (nature spot, about 9 km), Cassop Vale Circular Walk (trek, about 10 km), Auckland Castle (heritage site, about 10 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ferryhill?

153 places on Spotwander: 45 forts & heritage, 39 churches, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 wildlife, forests & gardens, 13 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Ferryhill?

Auckland Castle, about 10 km by road; Binchester Roman Fort (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Ferryhill?

St Oswald's Church, about 12 km by road; Escomb Church (13 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ferryhill?

Start in Ferryhill, visit Auckland Castle, then Whitworth Hall Country Park, then Cassop Vale Circular Walk, then Fishburn Grassland SSSI, then Hardwick Park, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.