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North East England

Rising Sun Farm – Swallow Pond loop from Forest Hall

Hiking trails & Routes

North East England

Rising Sun Farm – Swallow Pond loop from Forest Hall

Easy

4.3

(7)

94

hikers

Rising Sun Farm – Swallow Pond loop from Forest Hall

01:11

4.62km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.96 km

Rising Sun Farm

Highlight • Structure

The Farm is accessable to visitors with animals and birds of prey to see, with refreshments available too...

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2

1.97 km

Farm with Donkeys

Highlight • Structure

3

2.03 km

Waggonways Historical Information Plaque at Rising Sun Farm

Highlight • Other

4

2.66 km

View from the Top of Rising Sun Country Park

Highlight • Summit

The highest point of the country centre. You can even see the Penshaw Monument from here on a good day!

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5

3.41 km

Wooden Archway in Rising Sun Country Park

Highlight • Structure

Plenty explore at the Rising Sun Country Park.

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6

3.42 km

Memorial Tree

Highlight • Natural Monument

a great little area to visit when coming to the rise and sun county park. the storm did some damage to the woods making it a little bit more difficult …

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7

3.62 km

Swallow Pond

Highlight • Lake

to the west of the Swallow pond is a wildflower meadow with rare orchids and a variety of other species to see

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8

3.96 km

Tree Shrine

Highlight • Forest

A nice loamy wooded section, be sure to stop and take a moment of reflection at the tree shrine

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B

4.62 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.02 km

351 m

245 m

Surfaces

1.77 km

1.70 km

510 m

326 m

< 100 m

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Monday 25 May

21°C

11°C

14 %

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