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Dovecote S of Glebe Farm

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📷 Maigheach-gheal · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Free entryDogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

55.49409, -1.63238

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦111+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blackbird
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🛝Playground 200m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Mallard +108 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Mallard +108 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Carder Bee, 7-spot Ladybird, Common Blue Damselfly +23 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Grade II* listed building: DOVECOTE AT REAR OF NUMBER 4; Historic site

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Northern Marsh-orchid, Common Spotted-orchid, Pyramidal Orchid +3 more · last seen 2025

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby · 4 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Northumberland Coast PathWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

22 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN 1 Longhoughton alternativeCycling route
Named routeNational Cycle Network
Route 1Cycling route

NCN 1 Alnmouth to Berwick-upon-Tweed

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 route259 m
Named routeRef 1Length 259 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.2 km
Named routeRef 1Length 1.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route928 m
Named routeRef 1Length 928 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Sunny Brae Dovecote, Embleton

📷 Maigheach-gheal · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Sunny Brae Dovecote, Embleton

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