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🦅 Birds✦ Heritage🎠 Play
Public access Free entry Dogs welcome
Getting here
55.30291, -1.79522
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Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
▾ 🐦 74+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Starling ✦ Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting ☕ The Running Fox — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food 🌤️ Visiting this summer
🐦 74+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Starling ✦ Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting ☕ The Running Fox — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food £ Free to visit — no entry charge🐕 Dogs welcome☕ Café🅿️ Parking🛝 Playground
🦅 Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Blackbird, Starling, House Sparrow +71 more · last seen 2025
Free
✦ Heritage
Very strong match
Grade I listed building: CHURCH OF ST MARY; Religious grounds — local heritage
Free
playground, café, parking
Free
🛝 Family friendly
Strong match
playground, café
Free
Birds — Blackbird, Starling, House Sparrow +71 more · last seen 2025
Free
🍄 Mushroom foraging
Strong match
Fungi — White Fibrecap, Candlesnuff Fungus, Sycamore Tarspot +189 more · last seen 2025
Varies
Trails nearby Within roughly 5 km 1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Nelly's Moss Lakes Walk, Cragside Estate Walking route 2.4 km ▾
Discover 2 of Cragside's historic lakes, originally engineered by Lord Armstrong as part of a pioneering Victorian hydro-electricity system, on this easy, level circular. Keep an eye out for frogs crossing the path & herons dipping their feet in the water
Named route Length 2.4 km Duration 01:00 Round trip Local walking route
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Wildlife to spot
3,091 records · National Biodiversity Network
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Wildlife to spot 3,091 records · National Biodiversity Network 🐦 Birds 41 species
winter spring summer autumn
2025 ▾
Goldfinch · Starling · Blackbird · House Sparrow · Chaffinch +36
Goldfinch Carduelis carduelis2024 Starling Sturnus vulgaris Blackbird Turdus merula House Sparrow Passer domesticus Chaffinch Fringilla coelebs Coal Tit Periparus ater Jackdaw Coloeus monedula Woodpigeon Columba palumbus Blue Tit Cyanistes caeruleus Rook Corvus frugilegus Pheasant Phasianus colchicus Robin Erithacus rubecula Carrion Crow Corvus corone Siskin Spinus spinus2024 Great Spotted Woodpecker Dendrocopos major Dunnock Prunella modularis Wren Troglodytes troglodytes Swallow Hirundo rustica2024 Great Tit Parus major Yellowhammer Emberiza citrinella Chiffchaff Phylloscopus collybita2024 Willow Warbler Phylloscopus trochilus2024 Herring Gull Larus argentatus2024 Blackcap Sylvia atricapilla2024 Redstart Phoenicurus phoenicurus2024 Song Thrush Turdus philomelos2024 Brambling Fringilla montifringilla2024 Fieldfare Turdus pilaris Redwing Turdus iliacus Mistle Thrush Turdus viscivorus Kestrel Falco tinnunculus Bullfinch Pyrrhula pyrrhula2024 Whitethroat Curruca communis2024 Grey Heron Ardea cinerea2024 Magpie Pica pica2024 Linnet Linaria cannabina2024 Collared Dove Streptopelia decaocto2024 Curlew Numenius arquata2024 Pied Wagtail Motacilla alba2024 Nuthatch Sitta europaea2024 Reed Bunting Emberiza schoeniclus2024 🦌 Mammals 1 species
spring autumn
2025 ▾
Brown Hare
Brown Hare Lepus europaeus 🐸 Amphibians 1 species
spring
2025 ▾
Common Toad
🐝 Insects 6 species
spring autumn
2025 ▾
Harlequin Ladybird · Common Earwig · Mystacides longicornis · 18-spot Ladybird · Pine Weevil +1
Harlequin Ladybird Harmonia axyridis2024 Common Earwig Forficula auricularia/dentata agg. Mystacides longicornis Mystacides longicornis2024 18-spot Ladybird Myrrha octodecimguttata2024 Pine Weevil Hylobius abietis2024 🍄 Fungi 40 species
winter autumn
2026 ▾
Diaporthe samaricola · Sycamore Tarspot · Violet Bramble Rust · Neosetophoma samarorum · Rhododendron Bristlebud +35
Diaporthe samaricola Diaporthe samaricola Sycamore Tarspot Rhytisma acerinum Violet Bramble Rust Phragmidium violaceum Neosetophoma samarorum Neosetophoma samarorum Rhododendron Bristlebud Seifertia azaleae Laurel Speckle Trochila laurocerasi Giant Fescue · Fringecups · Dandelion · Holly · Lesser Celandine +3
Giant Fescue Schedonorus giganteus Fringecups Tellima grandiflora Dandelion Taraxacum Holly Ilex aquifolium Lesser Celandine Ficaria verna Beech Fagus sylvatica Spear Thistle Cirsium vulgare Species observations from the last 10 years via NBN Atlas
Wildlife to spot 3,091 records · National Biodiversity Network 🐦 Birds 41 species
winter spring summer autumn
2025 ▾
Goldfinch · Starling · Blackbird · House Sparrow · Chaffinch +36
Goldfinch Carduelis carduelis2024 Starling Sturnus vulgaris Blackbird Turdus merula House Sparrow Passer domesticus Chaffinch Fringilla coelebs Coal Tit Periparus ater Jackdaw Coloeus monedula Woodpigeon Columba palumbus Blue Tit Cyanistes caeruleus Rook Corvus frugilegus Pheasant Phasianus colchicus Robin Erithacus rubecula Carrion Crow Corvus corone Siskin Spinus spinus2024 Great Spotted Woodpecker Dendrocopos major Dunnock Prunella modularis Wren Troglodytes troglodytes Swallow Hirundo rustica2024 Great Tit Parus major Yellowhammer Emberiza citrinella Chiffchaff Phylloscopus collybita2024 Willow Warbler Phylloscopus trochilus2024 Herring Gull Larus argentatus2024 Blackcap Sylvia atricapilla2024 Redstart Phoenicurus phoenicurus2024 Song Thrush Turdus philomelos2024 Brambling Fringilla montifringilla2024 Fieldfare Turdus pilaris Redwing Turdus iliacus Mistle Thrush Turdus viscivorus Kestrel Falco tinnunculus Bullfinch Pyrrhula pyrrhula2024 Whitethroat Curruca communis2024 Grey Heron Ardea cinerea2024 Magpie Pica pica2024 Linnet Linaria cannabina2024 Collared Dove Streptopelia decaocto2024 Curlew Numenius arquata2024 Pied Wagtail Motacilla alba2024 Nuthatch Sitta europaea2024 Reed Bunting Emberiza schoeniclus2024 🦌 Mammals 1 species
spring autumn
2025 ▾
Brown Hare
Brown Hare Lepus europaeus 🐸 Amphibians 1 species
spring
2025 ▾
Common Toad
🐝 Insects 6 species
spring autumn
2025 ▾
Harlequin Ladybird · Common Earwig · Mystacides longicornis · 18-spot Ladybird · Pine Weevil +1
Harlequin Ladybird Harmonia axyridis2024 Common Earwig Forficula auricularia/dentata agg. Mystacides longicornis Mystacides longicornis2024 18-spot Ladybird Myrrha octodecimguttata2024 Pine Weevil Hylobius abietis2024 🍄 Fungi 40 species
winter autumn
2026 ▾
Diaporthe samaricola · Sycamore Tarspot · Violet Bramble Rust · Neosetophoma samarorum · Rhododendron Bristlebud +35
Diaporthe samaricola Diaporthe samaricola Sycamore Tarspot Rhytisma acerinum Violet Bramble Rust Phragmidium violaceum Neosetophoma samarorum Neosetophoma samarorum Rhododendron Bristlebud Seifertia azaleae Laurel Speckle Trochila laurocerasi Giant Fescue · Fringecups · Dandelion · Holly · Lesser Celandine +3
Giant Fescue Schedonorus giganteus Fringecups Tellima grandiflora Dandelion Taraxacum Holly Ilex aquifolium Lesser Celandine Ficaria verna Beech Fagus sylvatica Spear Thistle Cirsium vulgare Species observations from the last 10 years via NBN Atlas
Dromius angustus
Dromius angustus
Dromius angustus2024
Dromius angustus2024
Turkeytail Trametes versicolor
Turkeytail Trametes versicolor
Hazel Woodwart Hypoxylon fuscum
Hazel Woodwart Hypoxylon fuscum
Candlesnuff Fungus Xylaria hypoxylon
Candlesnuff Fungus Xylaria hypoxylon
Smoky Bracket Bjerkandera adusta
Smoky Bracket Bjerkandera adusta
Nettle Rash Leptosphaeria acuta
Nettle Rash Leptosphaeria acuta
Scurfy Twiglet Tubaria furfuracea
Scurfy Twiglet Tubaria furfuracea
Conifer Mazegill Gloeophyllum sepiarium
Conifer Mazegill Gloeophyllum sepiarium
Holly Speckle Trochila ilicina
Holly Speckle Trochila ilicina
Mycosphaerella punctiformis Mycosphaerella punctiformis
Mycosphaerella punctiformis Mycosphaerella punctiformis
Microthyrium ciliatum Microthyrium ciliatum
Microthyrium ciliatum Microthyrium ciliatum
Chaetosphaerella phaeostroma Chaetosphaerella phaeostroma
Chaetosphaerella phaeostroma Chaetosphaerella phaeostroma
Netted Crust Byssomerulius corium
Netted Crust Byssomerulius corium
Razor Strop Fungus Fomitopsis betulina
Razor Strop Fungus Fomitopsis betulina
Brittle Cinder Kretzschmaria deusta
Brittle Cinder Kretzschmaria deusta
Rush Disco Lachnum apalum
Rush Disco Lachnum apalum
Wrinkled Club Clavulina rugosa2025
Wrinkled Club Clavulina rugosa2025
Rufous Milkcap Lactarius rufus2025
Rufous Milkcap Lactarius rufus2025
Crimped Gill Plicatura crispa2025
Crimped Gill Plicatura crispa2025
Yellow Stagshorn Calocera viscosa2025
Yellow Stagshorn Calocera viscosa2025
Elfin Saddle Helvella lacunosa2025
Elfin Saddle Helvella lacunosa2025
Glue Crust Hydnoporia corrugata2025
Glue Crust Hydnoporia corrugata2025
Silver Leaf Disease Chondrostereum purpureum2025
Silver Leaf Disease Chondrostereum purpureum2025
Amethyst Deceiver Laccaria amethystina2025
Amethyst Deceiver Laccaria amethystina2025
Coleosporium tussilaginis s. lat. Coleosporium tussilaginis s. lat.2025
Coleosporium tussilaginis s. lat. Coleosporium tussilaginis s. lat.2025
Cap Cŵyr Gludiog Hygrocybe glutinipes2025
Cap Cŵyr Gludiog Hygrocybe glutinipes2025
Dwarf Bell Galerina pumila2025
Dwarf Bell Galerina pumila2025
Beech Milkcap Lactarius blennius2025
Beech Milkcap Lactarius blennius2025
Snowy Waxcap Cuphophyllus virgineus var. virgineus2025
Snowy Waxcap Cuphophyllus virgineus var. virgineus2025
Hairy Curtain Crust Stereum hirsutum2025
Hairy Curtain Crust Stereum hirsutum2025
Tawny Milkcap Lactarius fulvissimus2025
Tawny Milkcap Lactarius fulvissimus2025
Common Jelly Spot Dacrymyces stillatus2025
Common Jelly Spot Dacrymyces stillatus2025
Trooping Funnel Infundibulicybe geotropa2025
Trooping Funnel Infundibulicybe geotropa2025
Collared Mosscap Rickenella swartzii2025
Collared Mosscap Rickenella swartzii2025
Beech Woodwart Hypoxylon fragiforme2025
Beech Woodwart Hypoxylon fragiforme2025
Daisy Bellis perennis
Daisy Bellis perennis 