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The Farquhar Deuchar Park

5 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome5 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦55+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Jackdaw
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Short Stay 211m away — 7 car parks within reach

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· Paid

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Jackdaw, Magpie +52 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodpigeon, Jackdaw, Magpie +52 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Marmalade Hoverfly, Eristalis pertinax +129 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Bearded Couch, Common Couch, Cock's-foot +125 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Cycling

8 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN National Route 155Cycling route
Named routeRef 155National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route646 m
Named routeRef 155Length 646 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route131 m
Named routeRef 155Length 131 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2.5 km
Named routeRef 155Length 2.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route436 m
Named routeRef 155Length 436 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.6 km
Named routeRef 155Length 1.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

The Farquhar Deuchar Park, Morpeth

The Farquhar Deuchar Park, Morpeth

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