Hollinside Manor is a 13th century manor house situated east of the Nine Arches Viaduct, on the edge of a steep brow with commanding views of Derwenthaugh Country Park and the surrounding countryside. It was the home of the Harding family for two centuries during which time the manor became known as the ‘Giant’s Castle’ since the men folk were very tall. The estate passed on to George Bowes of Gibside in 1730 for the sum of £10,000;

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1. Old Railway Bridge – Derwent Walk Entrance loop from Whickham

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2. River Derwent Path – Derwent Walk Entrance loop from Rowlands Gill

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3. Gibside Estate – Derwent Walk Express Sculpture loop from Whickham

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05:48

370m

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Location: North East England, England, United Kingdom

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Old Hollinside Manor Ruins

1. Old Railway Bridge – Derwent Walk Entrance loop from Whickham

2. River Derwent Path – Derwent Walk Entrance loop from Rowlands Gill

3. Gibside Estate – Derwent Walk Express Sculpture loop from Whickham

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