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Defended settlement, 200m south west of Bolam Hall

1 ha

📷 JThomas · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Free entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

55.13504, -1.86609

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦60+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mute Swan 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
Parking· Paid

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Mute Swan, Mallard, Canada Goose +57 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Mute Swan, Mallard, Canada Goose +57 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Leucozona glaucia, Epistrophe grossulariae, Batman Hoverfly +88 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Herb-Robert, Tormentil, Common Spotted-orchid +169 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Wannie Line Walk, WallingtonWalking route10 km

Pass 8/15 farms that make up the Wallington estate. Follow sections of the abandoned Wannie & Rothbury railway lines that once transported goods, livestock & passengers. Keep an eye out for birds, wildflowers & fungi on this reclaimed landscape.

Named routeLength 10 kmDuration 02:00-04:00Round tripLocal walking route
River Walk at WallingtonWalking route4.2 km

Take a tranquil walk along the banks of the River Wansbeck, crossing bridges & stepping stones, it's the perfect spot for a stroll. Explore the woods & see what wildlife you can find on this riverside walk. Relatively flat circular with a few inclines.

Named routeLength 4.2 kmDuration 01:00-02:00Round tripLocal walking route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Parkland and woodland near Bolam Hall

📷 JThomas · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Parkland and woodland near Bolam Hall

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🏞️BOLAM LAKECountry park700 m→✦BELSAY HALLHistoric site3.8 km→🌱Bolam Lake Country ParkUrban park700 m→✦Bowl barrow, 200m ENE of ShortflattHistoric site1.7 km→✦Belsay tower house and attached unfortified wing, deserted medieval village, possible moated site, promontory fort and watch postHistoric site3.7 km→✦Medieval wayside cross, 190m east of Belsay TowerHistoric site3.8 km→