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Wingate

Wingate is a town in County Durham district, County Durham, United Kingdom of about 5,134 people. Within 50 km by road there are 140 places to visit: 38 forts & heritage, 36 churches and 8 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Wingate Quarry Local Nature Reserve, Hulam Fen SSSI and Castle Eden Dene National Nature Reserve.

54.7324° N, 1.3790° WPop. 5,134

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Within 30 km66 places
Within 50 km140
Must-see297
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Wingate

5 stops, one loop, back by 8:06 pm

44 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 Wingate
  2. Hulam Fen SSSInature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Durham Coastal Pathnature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Hawthorn Dene SSSInature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Cassop Vale Circular Walktrek · 3 hrs
  6. Charity Land SSSInature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Wingate
Today’s loopWingateStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Wingate?

Wingate Quarry Local Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 3 km), Hulam Fen SSSI (nature spot, about 5 km), Castle Eden Dene National Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 5 km), Charity Land SSSI (nature spot, about 5 km), Fishburn Grassland SSSI (nature spot, about 8 km), Cassop Vale Circular Walk (trek, about 8 km).

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

140 places on Spotwander: 38 forts & heritage, 36 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 museums, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Wingate?

Dalden Tower, about 14 km by road; PSS Wingfield Castle (15 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Wingate?

St Oswald's Church, about 16 km by road; Saint Hilda's Church (17 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Wingate?

Start in Wingate, visit Hulam Fen SSSI, then Durham Coastal Path, then Hawthorn Dene SSSI, then Cassop Vale Circular Walk, then Charity Land SSSI, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.