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Explore Auckland Deer Park from Bishop Auckland town centre, combining its riverside paths with the historic buildings scattered through the park. From North Bondgate car park, follow the pavements through Market Place to the palace entrance and descend into the park. Cross Trevor Bridge and follow the woodland track past the ice house towards the stone well head, then retrace your steps across the bridge.
The return takes a different line past the Deer House and follows the River Gaunless back towards the palace gates. The well head once supplied water to Auckland Palace, while the unusual Deer House sheltered the bishops' deer. Leave time to look at both rather than rushing between them.
Expect gravel and compacted paths, some uneven or muddy ground and a steady climb back to town. Stay on the designated paths and keep dogs on leads. Jock's Bridge is closed and is not part of this walk. The deer park is free to enter; parking charges apply at North Bondgate. Cafes and toilets in town are useful before or afterwards, subject to opening hours.
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