Dogging in County Durham
waldridge fell
wooded area on left as heading towards edmondsly used frequently by gay men but also occasional couples, though more so at night
goosepool
follow the darlintgon road out east towards the airport, as you carry on past the airport, you will see tesside airport rail link next to the road, carry on heading towards the ici factory, you will see a layby set off from the road on the right. this is where alot of dogging also takes place. word of warning!!!! security camera watching layby and airfield landing lights might also make the action visible from the road at night. otherwise, i have been told its a good spot and used often. this is the east end of the runway.
gate 4, teeside airport
when you get to middleton st george, follow down the hill and go under the bridge. as you get under the bridge, there is an immediate right bearing road. follow that road until you get to a right bend, in front of that bend, you'll see a huge gate with a 4 on it. this is the bottom of the west end of the runway and is often used by couples for sex sessions late at nights.
Hamsterly forest
Lots of outdoor fun in the forest on a weekend by fun couples,friday,saturday night 7.30 onwards,esp on the outskirts of the forest
CONSETT
MAIN CAR PARK IN CONSETT(NEAR SHIELDS TAXIS), ACTION AFTER DARK
A19 Wolviston
Just north of the A689 turn off a layby on the left hand side - tends to be gay lads - very good daytime.
Bishop Auckland
Over the Viaduct towards Crook there is a small carp-ark on the right, along with a picnic area and old railway (walkway). Dogging action after dark.
Crook
Picnic area on A68 near to Crook with 24 hour toilets. Lots of wooded areas, popular with both the gay community and doggers.
Darlington
On the A66, eastbound from Darlington towards Stockton. A long layby, set back from road, about half way between Darlington and Stockton. Late nights around 11.30, various activity including male/female couples.
Darlington
The lay-by at Swan House in Darlington is located about one and a half along the Darlington to Corbridge road and is surrounded by trees. There is a secluded path leading away from the area, and this is where the dogging action takes place. The site is also used by the local gay community.
Newton Aycliffe
South of Newton Aycliffe on the A68 towards Corbridge. A layby just past the Caravan Dealers on the left. It's surrounded by trees with lots of dogging activity with couples and singles. Especially at the weekend.
Rushyford
Off the A1 take the A689 exit to Rushyford, south of Durham. Before the roundabout is a long lay-by behind trees. Gay area but known for dogging couples as well.Update: We've been told that this layby is now closed - anyone care to verify this, so we can remove this dogging site from here?
Seaham
Seaham car-park on the sea front next to Seaham Hall gates and on the coast road towards Ryhope next to the railway.
Sedgefield
Come off the A19 and follow towards Sedgefield Racecoures. Take a right at the round about and you'll end up at Hardwick Hall. Best between 7pm and 2am for couples.
Sunderland
A184 heading west from Testos Roundabout. Take first turning on left down country lane. Used mainly by gays, but some doggers. Flash brake lights for action.
