Plan your visit
BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Free entryDogs welcome0 ha
Getting here
55.23355, -1.53985
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦100+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Redshank
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🛝Playground 290m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦100+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Redshank
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🛝Playground 290m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
ParkingPlaygroundToilets
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Mallard, Redshank, Black-headed Gull +97 more · last seen 2026
Free
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Mallard, Redshank, Black-headed Gull +97 more · last seen 2026
Free
Heritage
Strong match
Grade II* listed building: CRESSWELL TOWER; Historic site
Free
Easy access
Good match
parking, toilets
Varies
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Gorse Shieldbug · last seen 2025
Free
Seasonal nature
Moderate match
Plants — Common Scurvygrass · last seen 2026
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
🚶
Walking
Northumberland Coast PathWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
King Charles III England Coast Path: South Bents to AmbleWalking route
Named routeRef ECPNational walking route
🚴Cycling
20 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
🚴
Cycling
Route 1Cycling route
NCN 1 Tyne to Alnmouth
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 6Cycling route
Tynemouth - Edinburgh
Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
Main RouteCycling route39 m
Named routeRef 1Length 39 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route4 km
Named routeRef 1Length 4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route106 m
Named routeRef 1Length 106 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route63 m
Named routeRef 1Length 63 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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