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St Ann's Church

📷 Michael Garlick · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifeFungi
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

55.69990, -1.99808

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦51+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Kestrel and Rook
  • 🍄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

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

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Kestrel, Rook, Barn Owl +48 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Kestrel, Rook, Barn Owl +48 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Blackfoot Polypore, Roundspored Oysterling, Common Jelly Spot +67 more · last seen 2019; Fungi — Blackfoot Polypore, Roundspored Oysterling, Common Jelly Spot +67 more · last seen 2019

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Green-veined White, Large White, Orange-tip +15 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Green-veined White, Large White, Orange-tip +15 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Fungi — Blackfoot Polypore, Jelly Ear, Blushing Wood Mushroom +1 more foraging species

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Northumberland Coast PathWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

13 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 1Cycling route

NCN 1 Alnmouth to Berwick-upon-Tweed

Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 6Cycling route

Tynemouth - Edinburgh

Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
Main RouteCycling route1.6 km
Named routeRef 1Length 1.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route348 m
Named routeRef 1Length 348 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route746 m
Named routeRef 1Length 746 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route20 m
Named routeRef 1Length 20 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Ancroft, St. Anne's Church: Roof corbel 1

📷 Michael Garlick · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Ancroft, St. Anne's Church: Roof corbel 1

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✦Haggerston Castle TowerHistoric site4.2 km→⛪St Peter's ChurchReligious grounds4.2 km→✦Old WindmillHistoric site3.7 km→✦Haggerston dovecoteHistoric site3.7 km→⛳Goswick Links Golf ClubGolf course4.9 km→⛳Haggerston Castle Golf CourseGolf course5 km→

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