Wharton Park
Durham, County Durham ·
Quick answer
Wharton Park in Durham welcomes dogs on lead throughout, enforced under Durham County Council's Public Space Protection Order for dog control. Limited on-site parking (25 spaces, 80p per 30 minutes, 3-hour maximum) is available, gates open 9am to 5pm daily. Confirmed via Durham County Council's official visitor information page.
Walk Starting Point
Distance
1 miles
Difficulty
Off-lead
No
Stiles
None
Parking
Available
About this walk
Wharton Park is a historic hilltop park overlooking Durham city and its cathedral, with sweeping views and mixed open and wooded ground. Durham County Council confirms dogs are welcome but must stay on a lead throughout, enforced under the council's Public Space Protection Order. Waste bins are provided, and well-behaved dogs may join owners in the on-site café, with all others required to wait outside.
Terrain
🅿️ Parking
Limited on-site parking for 25 cars (3 Blue Badge bays), 80p per half hour, 3-hour maximum stay; vehicle gates open 9am-5pm daily.
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