Shieling on north bank of Lewis Burn 0 ha
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55.19815, -2.57862
Open directionsv ✦ Scheduled Ancient Monument — Nationally protected archaeological site on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE). Scheduled monuments represent the best surviving examples of England's irreplaceable archaeological heritage.
Archaeological site scheduled monument
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
▾ 🌞 Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings ✦ 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 🌤️ Visiting this summer
🌞 Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings ✦ 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 £ Free to visit — no entry charge🐕 Dogs welcome🦉 Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Reptiles
Free
🦋 Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Eristalis pertinax, Meliscaeva cinctella, Sericomyia silentis +37 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Eristalis pertinax, Meliscaeva cinctella, Sericomyia silentis +37 more · last seen 2026
Free
Birds — Grey Heron, Cormorant · last seen 2026; Birds — Grey Heron, Cormorant · last seen 2026
Free
Trails nearby Within roughly 5 km 1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Lakeside Way Walking route ▾
Named route Local walking route
Show on map 21 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Reivers Kielder alternative Cycling route ▾
Named route Local cycle route
Show on map Reivers' Route Cycling route ▾
Named route Ref 10 National Cycle Network
Show on map National Byway (County Durham and Northumberland) Cycling route ▾
The National Byway route through County Durham and Northumberland
Named route Ref NB Regional cycle route
Show on map N/A Cycling route 8.9 km ▾
Named route Length 8.9 km National Cycle Network Traffic-free Surface unsealedfirm
Show on map N/A Cycling route 282 m ▾
Named route Length 282 m National Cycle Network On-road Surface asphalt
Show on map N/A Cycling route 526 m ▾
Named route Length 526 m National Cycle Network Traffic-free Surface asphalt
Show on map 7 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Lonesome Pine MTB Trail (Red) Mountain bike route ▾
Great North Trail (North Pennines and Kielder Forest) Mountain bike route 123.9 km ▾
Named route Length 123.9 km National Cycle Network
Show on map Deadwater Black Mountain bike route ▾
Named route Round trip
Show on map Deadwater Red Mountain bike route ▾
Named route Round trip
Show on map Osprey Mountain Bike Trail (Blue) Mountain bike route ▾
Bloody Bush MTB Trail (Red) Mountain bike route ▾
1 public path nearby
Public paths
Bloody Bush Road bridleway · 2 km ▾
Public path bridleway Length 2 km Path type: track
Show on map Photos Trees near Lewis Burn Picnic Area
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Wildlife to spot
3,177 records · National Biodiversity Network
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Wildlife to spot 3,177 records · National Biodiversity Network Grey Heron · Cormorant
Grey Heron Ardea cinerea Cormorant Phalacrocorax carbo2025 Adder
Eristalis pertinax · Meliscaeva cinctella · Sericomyia silentis · Xylota segnis · Platycheirus albimanus +35
Eristalis pertinax Eristalis pertinax2025 Meliscaeva cinctella Meliscaeva cinctella2025 Sericomyia silentis Sericomyia silentis2025 Xylota segnis Xylota segnis2025 Platycheirus albimanus Platycheirus albimanus2025 Eristalis tenax Species observations from the last 10 years via NBN Atlas
Wildlife to spot 3,177 records · National Biodiversity Network Grey Heron · Cormorant
Grey Heron Ardea cinerea Cormorant Phalacrocorax carbo2025 Adder
Eristalis pertinax · Meliscaeva cinctella · Sericomyia silentis · Xylota segnis · Platycheirus albimanus +35
Eristalis pertinax Eristalis pertinax2025 Meliscaeva cinctella Meliscaeva cinctella2025 Sericomyia silentis Sericomyia silentis2025 Xylota segnis Xylota segnis2025 Platycheirus albimanus Platycheirus albimanus2025 Eristalis tenax Species observations from the last 10 years via NBN Atlas
Eristalis tenax2025
Eristalis tenax2025
Marmalade Hoverfly Episyrphus balteatus2025
Marmalade Hoverfly Episyrphus balteatus2025
Didea fasciata Didea fasciata2025
Didea fasciata Didea fasciata2025
Dasysyrphus tricinctus Dasysyrphus tricinctus2025
Dasysyrphus tricinctus Dasysyrphus tricinctus2025
Cheilosia pagana Cheilosia pagana2025
Cheilosia pagana Cheilosia pagana2025
Baccha elongata Baccha elongata2025
Baccha elongata Baccha elongata2025
Helophilus pendulus Helophilus pendulus2025
Helophilus pendulus Helophilus pendulus2025
Meliscaeva auricollis Meliscaeva auricollis2025
Meliscaeva auricollis Meliscaeva auricollis2025
Leucozona glaucia Leucozona glaucia2025
Leucozona glaucia Leucozona glaucia2025
Syrphus ribesii Syrphus ribesii2025
Syrphus ribesii Syrphus ribesii2025
Volucella pellucens Volucella pellucens2025
Volucella pellucens Volucella pellucens2025
Eupeodes luniger Eupeodes luniger2025
Eupeodes luniger Eupeodes luniger2025
Melanostoma scalare Melanostoma scalare2025
Melanostoma scalare Melanostoma scalare2025
Cheilosia fraterna Cheilosia fraterna2025
Cheilosia fraterna Cheilosia fraterna2025
Cheilosia bergenstammi Cheilosia bergenstammi2025
Cheilosia bergenstammi Cheilosia bergenstammi2025
Cheilosia proxima Cheilosia proxima2025
Cheilosia proxima Cheilosia proxima2025
Dasysyrphus albostriatus Dasysyrphus albostriatus2025
Dasysyrphus albostriatus Dasysyrphus albostriatus2025
Sphegina clunipes Sphegina clunipes2025
Sphegina clunipes Sphegina clunipes2025
Platycheirus scutatus Platycheirus scutatus2025
Platycheirus scutatus Platycheirus scutatus2025
Platycheirus granditarsus Platycheirus granditarsus2025
Platycheirus granditarsus Platycheirus granditarsus2025
Melangyna compositarum/labiatarum Melangyna compositarum/labiatarum2025
Melangyna compositarum/labiatarum Melangyna compositarum/labiatarum2025
Eristalis intricaria Eristalis intricaria2025
Eristalis intricaria Eristalis intricaria2025
Parasyrphus lineola Parasyrphus lineola2025
Parasyrphus lineola Parasyrphus lineola2025
Leucozona lucorum Leucozona lucorum2025
Leucozona lucorum Leucozona lucorum2025
Eristalis nemorum Eristalis nemorum2025
Eristalis nemorum Eristalis nemorum2025
Melangyna lasiophthalma Melangyna lasiophthalma
Melangyna lasiophthalma Melangyna lasiophthalma
Platycheirus sticticus Platycheirus sticticus2025
Platycheirus sticticus Platycheirus sticticus2025
Leucozona laternaria Leucozona laternaria2025
Leucozona laternaria Leucozona laternaria2025
Volucella bombylans subsp. plumata Volucella bombylans subsp. plumata2025
Volucella bombylans subsp. plumata Volucella bombylans subsp. plumata2025
Melangyna arctica Melangyna arctica2025
Melangyna arctica Melangyna arctica2025
Cheilosia illustrata Cheilosia illustrata2025
Cheilosia illustrata Cheilosia illustrata2025
Syrphus torvus Syrphus torvus2025
Syrphus torvus Syrphus torvus2025
Xylota jakutorum Xylota jakutorum2025
Xylota jakutorum Xylota jakutorum2025
Cheilosia scutellata Cheilosia scutellata2025
Cheilosia scutellata Cheilosia scutellata2025
Epistrophe grossulariae Epistrophe grossulariae2025
Epistrophe grossulariae Epistrophe grossulariae2025 Events & activities nearby Switch provider to compare local events, tours and bookable activities.
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