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Maelmin Henge and Heritage Trail

3 ha

Plan your visit

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Dogs welcome3 ha

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 Barn Owl and Wigeon
  • 🍄Mushroom 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

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Barn Owl, Wigeon, Coot +65 more · last seen 2025

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Jelly Ear, Split Porecrust, Nettle Rash +445 more · last seen 2021

Varies

Wildlife

Birds — Barn Owl, Wigeon, Coot +65 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Migrant Hawker, Southern Hawker, Blue-tailed Damselfly +8 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Yellow Bartsia, Hare's-foot Clover, American Skunk-cabbage +1 more · last seen 2023

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Saint Cuthbert's Way (Kirk Yetholm to Lindisfarne)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Pennine CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 68National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route4.6 km
Named routeRef 68Length 4.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route685 m
Named routeRef 68Length 685 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route4 km
Named routeRef 68Length 4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Henge Reconstruction At Maelmin Heritage Trail - Alternative View

Henge Reconstruction At Maelmin Heritage Trail - Alternative View

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