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Gosforth Park Nature Reserve

Northumberland  >  United Kingdom

A private nature reserve owned by the Natural History Society of Northumbria, open to society members, and also by day permit (£5 adult, £1 child) to anyone.

Added* by Nutcracker
Most recent update 23 August 2024

Description

Gosforth Park Nature Reserve includes a lake, reedbed, and woodland habit, with a wide mix of birds. It is also a good site for mammals, including Roe Deer, Otter, Fox, and Badger.

Details

Access

Access best by bike, from the cycle path alongside the A189 road; limited car parking also available. Nearest bus stop 700 m south, at entrance to Gosforth Business Park. Non-members can buy day permits in advance from the Natural History Society of Northumbria (link below) - show your permit at the entrance, between 09.00-16.00; members (who benefit from longer opening hours) should carry their membership card. There are four hides overlooking the lake, and one at the feeding station.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Wetland , Lake , Scattered trees and bushes , Reedbeds

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Summer , Spring

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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