Hetton Lyons: tree-identification wildlife walk
Organised by Durham Wildlife Trust
Tyne and Wear
Meeting or pickup details
Springboard Adventure, Hetton Lyons Country Park, Downs Pit Lane, Hetton-le-Hole DH5 0RH
Verified meeting point: Springboard Adventure, Hetton Lyons Country Park — centre building. Check the organiser’s meeting instructions before travelling.
Location sourceOrganiser joining details
Book through the booking section on the Trust’s event page, including accompanying carers or support workers. The advertised session is 13:00–15:00 GMT at Springboard Adventure. The Trust recommends all six programme sessions but asks you to contact Lyze if you cannot attend them all. Free parking is available; facilities are at The Lakes Cafe. Wear sturdy shoes, layers and waterproofs, and bring water, a snack and a bag. Equipment is provided; ask in advance about limited loan waterproofs and wellies. Confirm your booking and meeting arrangements before travelling. Current ticket availability is not independently verified; check the organiser’s booking page.
Who can join
The programme is aimed at adults over 50 or people caring for over-50s. Book places for accompanying carers or support workers.
About this walk
A walk around Hetton Lyons Country Park learning to recognise native trees, within the Trust’s Wild About Brain Health programme.
Check the original source for current details. Saving or expressing interest is not an organiser booking.
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