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Bastle 150m south west of Morrelhirst

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Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Free entryDogs welcome0 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦81+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Barn Owl and Mallard
  • 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

Good to know

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

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Barn Owl, Mallard, Canada Goose +78 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Barn Owl, Mallard, Canada Goose +78 more · last seen 2025; Good quality semi-improved grassland priority habitat

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Marsh Arrowgrass, Broad-leaved Cottongrass, Bogbean +53 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Ringlet, Meadow Brown, Small Heath +3 more · last seen 2025; Semi-improved grassland — butterflies and wildflowers

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Meadow Coral · last seen 2024

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Greenleighton Moor Walk, WallingtonWalking route9.6 km

Follow the route through Greenleighton Farm, traditional hill farm, and then along the edge of the Fontburn Reservoir, owned & managed by Northumbrian Water, before returning across the moor to the SSSI designated Greenleighton quarry.

Named routeLength 9.6 kmDuration 02:00-03:00Round tripLocal walking route

Wildlife to spot

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