Getting here
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Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦96+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mute Swan and Canada Goose
- 🌿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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦96+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mute Swan and Canada Goose
- 🌿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
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Mute Swan, Canada Goose, Mallard +93 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Mute Swan, Canada Goose, Mallard +93 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Wood Anemone, Dog's Mercury, Great Wood-rush +78 more · last seen 2024
Foraging
Strong match
Plants — Gooseberry, Marsh Hawk's-beard, Wood-sorrel +16 more foraging species; Traditional orchard — seasonal fruit, fungi and wild plants
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Helophilus pendulus, Eristalis pertinax +64 more · last seen 2024; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Helophilus pendulus, Eristalis pertinax +64 more · last seen 2024
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — public woodland
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
5 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Greenleighton Moor Walk, WallingtonWalking route9.6 km
Follow the route through Greenleighton Farm, traditional hill farm, and then along the edge of the Fontburn Reservoir, owned & managed by Northumbrian Water, before returning across the moor to the SSSI designated Greenleighton quarry.
Wannie Line Walk, WallingtonWalking route10 km
Pass 8/15 farms that make up the Wallington estate. Follow sections of the abandoned Wannie & Rothbury railway lines that once transported goods, livestock & passengers. Keep an eye out for birds, wildflowers & fungi on this reclaimed landscape.
Wallington Farms WalkWalking route3.5 km
This gently undulating circular walk takes you through woodland, grassy fields & across two of Wallington's estate farms – Broom House and Prior Hall. Varied terrain with uneven ground which can become muddy in places. Dogs on leads during nesting season.
Wallington Pine Marten TrailWalking route2.3 km
River Walk at WallingtonWalking route4.2 km
Take a tranquil walk along the banks of the River Wansbeck, crossing bridges & stepping stones, it's the perfect spot for a stroll. Explore the woods & see what wildlife you can find on this riverside walk. Relatively flat circular with a few inclines.
🐴Horse riding
4 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
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