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Benton Quarry Park

5 ha

📷 Graham Robson · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome5 ha

Getting here

55.01248, -1.56189

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦68+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Mute Swan
  • 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🛝Playground 111m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingParking· FreePlayground

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Mallard, Mute Swan, Moorhen +65 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Mallard, Mute Swan, Moorhen +65 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Timothy, Hoary Willowherb, Rush Aster +268 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Timothy, Hoary Willowherb, Rush Aster +268 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Plants — Raspberry, Common Orache, Rowan +28 more foraging species

Varies

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

9 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Way of LearningWalking route61 km
Named routeLength 61 kmPoint-to-pointRegional walking route
Heritage Trails: monumentWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Heritage Trails: WallWalking route
Named routePoint-to-pointLocal walking route
Heritage Trails: cityWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Heritage TrailsWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

104 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 14Cycling route
Named routeRef 14National Cycle Network
Cycle Route 3Cycling route
Named routeRef 3Local cycle route
Cycle Route 5Cycling route
Named routeRef 5Local cycle route
Coast Road cyclewayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Hadrian's CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 72National Cycle Network
Cycle Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6Local cycle route
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Mountain biking

9 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Reivers Off Road Cycle RouteMountain bike route
Named route
Waggonways Cycle Route A - Seaton BurnMountain bike route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Waggonways Cycle Route B - Burradon and KillingworthMountain bike route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Waggonways Cycle Route LinkMountain bike route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Waggonways Cycle Route C - BackworthMountain bike route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Waggonways Cycle Route D - Rising SunMountain bike route
Named routeLocal cycle route
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Horse riding

6 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Benton Quarry Park, Benton

📷 Graham Robson · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Benton Quarry Park, Benton

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🌱Killingworth Lakeside ParkUrban park2.4 km→🌱Paddy Freeman's ParkUrban park2.7 km→🌱Heaton ParkUrban park3.6 km→🌱Springfield ParkUrban park900 m→🌱Jesmond DeneUrban park2.9 km→🌱Gosforth Central ParkUrban park3.7 km→

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