Picnic spot with doggy swimming off the A691, County Durham A welcome spot for a doggie comfort break, with swimming and off-lead sniffing along woodland paths. On the hot day we were there the river was awash with dogs, children and loads of happy shrieking.
A691 River Derwent dog walk and swimming near Consett, County Durham On a hot summer day this is a fabulous dog walk in the shade of large trees and with the chance to swim in the river from small beaches along the way.