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Site of Ravensworth coalmill, 600m north east of Ravensworth Castle

1 ha

📷 Trevor Littlewood · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

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Free entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

54.92823, -1.63044

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🐦102+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Coot
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Mallard, Coot, Moorhen +99 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Ancient woodland

Strong match

Free

Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Birds — Mallard, Coot, Moorhen +99 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Insect spotting

Strong match

Free

Insects — Buff-tailed Bumblebee, Red-tailed Bumblebee, Small Garden Bumblebee +43 more · last seen 2025

Seasonal nature

Strong match

Free

Plants — Garlic Mustard, Bee Orchid, Japanese Knotweed +59 more · last seen 2025

Heritage

Strong match

Free

Historic site

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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12 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Valley Views Trail, GibsideWalking route7 km▾

See Gibside from a new perspective as you explore the estate & take in views across Derwent Valley. Wander through the Walled Garden & woodland to discover the ruined old Hall, to the quiet stretch of the River Derwent.

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Heritage Trails: WallWalking route▾
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Heritage Trails: churchesWalking route▾
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Cycling

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151 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 14Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 14National Cycle Network
Bowes Railway PathCycling route▾
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Hadrian's CyclewayCycling route▾
Named routeRef 72National Cycle Network
Angel CyclewayCycling route▾
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East Gateshead CyclewayCycling route▾
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Cycle Route 1Cycling route▾
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Wildlife to spot

Photos

15 photos from nearby open sources

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Coach Road heading north

📷 Trevor Littlewood · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Coach Road heading north

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Free entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

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