Getting here
55.31310, -1.87907
Best for
5 activitiesHeritage
Free86%Historic site with public access
Playgrounds
Free82%playground, parking
Wildlife
Free75%Ancient woodland
Dog walks
Free72%Dogs allowed with public access
Hiking
Free58%Named hiking route nearby: Nelly's Moss Lakes Walk, Cragside Estate
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶
Walking
6
1 named nearby · 5 public paths
Named routePublic access
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Horse riding
7
7 public paths
Public access
Named routes and paths nearby
Nelly's Moss Lakes Walk, Cragside Estate · Walking2.4 km
Hillside East · public footpath
Morpeth-Rothbury · bridleway
About this historic site
Grade I registered historic park and garden
Wildlife to spot
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🌱 Visiting this spring
- 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
- 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
- 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
Facilities
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Parking
Nellys Moss Car Park · 202m
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Picnic spot
172m away
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Playground
2 · 186m away
✓ Public access🐶 Dogs
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
- 🌳Large woodland — room to roam
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Nearby places
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