Hamsterley Forest is a commercial forest in County Durham operated by the Forestry Commission. It is the largest forest in County Durham and covers more than 2,000 hectares (4,900 acres). Recreational activities are promoted within the forest and are focused at the eastern end, around the visitors centre. In addition to the visitors' centre, there is an adjacent cafe, an education room, toilet facilities, and an independent bike shop called Wood'n'Wheels, which also hires out bikes.