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Getting here
54.91650, -2.04496
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦78+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blue Tit and Siskin
- 🌳Ancient woodland is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦78+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blue Tit and Siskin
- 🌳Ancient woodland is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Best for
6 activitiesBird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Blue Tit, Siskin, Chaffinch +75 more · last seen 2025
Ancient woodland
Strong match
Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Blue Tit, Siskin, Chaffinch +75 more · last seen 2025; Ancient woodland
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Large Red Damselfly, Broad-bodied Chaser +5 more · last seen 2025
Historic gardens
Moderate match
Historic site
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
▾2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Way of LightWalking route▾
Historic Dilston TrailWalking route▾
🚴Cycling
▾3 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Hadrian's CyclewayCycling route▾
National Byway (County Durham and Northumberland)Cycling route▾
The National Byway route through County Durham and Northumberland
Main RouteCycling route2.6 km▾
🐴Horse riding
▾1 public path nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
Wildlife to spot
Photos
22 photos from nearby open sources
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Photos
22 photos from nearby open sources
Photos
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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