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Extreme Gibside, a guided walk

Explore the farthest reaches of George Bowes’ Gibside on a challenging guided walk around the estate.

  • Booking advisable
  • Free event (admission applies)

Join us on a 6 mile guided walk around the wonders of Gibside. The adventure will take you through woodland, farmland, and past scenic views over the Derwent Valley. Find out more about the history of George Bowes’ landscape garden and discover secret corners of Gibside. Pack a lunch and wear your walking boots, this walk lasts approximately 4.5 hours.

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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Booking details

Call 07712535938. Booking advisable. Leave a phone message or email gibside@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Meeting point

Meet at the second-hand bookshop in the Market Place.

What to bring and wear

Please bring a packed lunch, plenty of water and snacks. Please wear weather appropriate clothing and comfortable footwear.

Accessibility

The walk is approximately 6 miles long. There are some steep inclines and challenging climbs along the route.

Other

Dogs are welcome on leads. We’d ask you to consider the suitability of the tour for your dog before bringing them, as there may be other dogs on the tour and some visitors are nervous around dogs. The guide will be talking throughout the tour, which may not be suitable for dogs who require more attention. Also, the walk covers a large area with inclines so your pooch may need a packed lunch and water too.

Upcoming events

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Welcome to a summer of possibilities. Create, explore, move, wonder and make-believe at Gibside, all summer long.

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10:00 to 17:00
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History talk - an introduction to the history of Gibside 

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27 Jul to 22 Dec 2024
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11:30 to 12:00
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History walk - the story of Gibside 

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on
27 Jul to 22 Dec 2024
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13:00 to 14:30
+ 106 other dates or times
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Live music at Gibside this summer 

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27 Jul to 10 Aug 2024
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14:00 to 16:00
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