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55.07008, -1.64694
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦101+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Moorhen
- 🌿Foraging 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
- 🐦101+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Moorhen
- 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕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
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Mallard, Moorhen, Black-headed Gull +98 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Mallard, Moorhen, Black-headed Gull +98 more · last seen 2026
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Reptiles
Foraging
Strong match
Plants — Common Orache, Bristly Oxtongue, Garlic Mustard +19 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Red Goosefoot, Equal-leaved Knotgrass, Pendulous Sedge +198 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Red Goosefoot, Equal-leaved Knotgrass, Pendulous Sedge +198 more · last seen 2025
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Black-tailed Skimmer, Cheilosia illustrata +26 more · last seen 2025; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Black-tailed Skimmer, Cheilosia illustrata +26 more · last seen 2025
Forest walks
Moderate match
Public woodland
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
The Angel's WayWalking route
🚴Cycling
30 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Cycle Route 4Cycling route
Reivers' RouteCycling route
Valley lineCycling route
East lineCycling route
Nelson lineCycling route
Coast lineCycling route
🚵Mountain biking
3 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
Reivers Off Road Cycle RouteMountain bike route
Waggonways Cycle Route A - Seaton BurnMountain bike route
Waggonways Cycle Route B - Burradon and KillingworthMountain bike route
Wildlife to spot
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