| Hamsterley Forest | |
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 Bedburn Beck in Autumn, Hamsterley Forest | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | County Durham, England |
| OS grid | NZ093307 |
| Coordinates | 54°40′19″N 1°51′22″W / 54.672°N 1.856°W |
| Area | 2,000 hectares (4,900 acres) |
| Administration | |
| Governing body | Forestry England |
Hamsterley Forest is a commercial forest in County Durham owned by the Crown and managed by Forestry England. It is the largest forest in County Durham and covers more than 2,000 hectares (4,900 acres). Recreational activities within the forest are focused at the eastern end, around the visitors' centre. In addition to the visitors' centre, there is a cafe, toilet facilities and cycling, walking and running trails.