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Getting here
55.52233, -1.71056
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦66+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for House Sparrow and Chaffinch
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🧺Picnic area on site — summer afternoons here are an easy, low-cost day out
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦66+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for House Sparrow and Chaffinch
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🧺Picnic area on site — summer afternoons here are an easy, low-cost day out
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — House Sparrow, Chaffinch, Robin +63 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — House Sparrow, Chaffinch, Robin +63 more · last seen 2025
Heritage
Strong match
Grade II* listed building: Preston Tower (old); Historic site
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Speckled Wood, Green-veined White, Meadow Brown +16 more · last seen 2025
Seasonal nature
Moderate match
Plants — Broad-leaved Helleborine, Common Spotted-orchid, Hogweed +1 more · last seen 2025
Historic gardens
Moderate match
Historic site
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Northumberland Coast PathWalking route
🚴Cycling
13 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route 1Cycling route
NCN 1 Alnmouth to Berwick-upon-Tweed
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 6Cycling route
Tynemouth - Edinburgh
Main RouteCycling route259 m
Main RouteCycling route1.2 km
Main RouteCycling route928 m
Main RouteCycling route624 m
Wildlife to spot
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