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WALLINGTON

167 ha

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Public accessDogs welcome167 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦39+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Chaffinch and Blue Tit
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • Clocktower Cafe — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CaféPicnic spotToilets

Best for

10 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Chaffinch, Blue Tit, Great Tit +36 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Picnic day out

picnic area, café, toilets

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Chaffinch, Blue Tit, Great Tit +36 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Eristalis pertinax, Syritta pipiens, Helophilus pendulus +39 more · last seen 2026; Traditional orchard — specialist orchard insects and lichens

Free

Foraging

Traditional orchard — seasonal fruit, fungi and wild plants

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby · 21 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
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.

Named routeLength 10 kmDuration 02:00-04:00Round tripLocal walking route
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.

Named routeLength 3.5 kmDuration 01:00-01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Wallington Pine Marten TrailWalking route2.3 km
Named routeLength 2.3 kmDuration 00:30-01:00Point-to-pointLocal walking route
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.

Named routeLength 4.2 kmDuration 01:00-02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Dragon Cycle Trail - Blue Looppublic footpath · 22 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 22 mPath type: cycleway
Farm Walkpublic footpath · 315 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 315 mPath type: path
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

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