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Description
Herrington Country Park at Penshaw, near Sunderland, has lots of different well maintained walks, and has a wide variety of birds to observe. Many different species of birds can be observed on the several manmade ponds, with some great photographic opportunities. Birds include Eurasian Coot, Eurasian Moorhen, Canada Goose, Greylag Goose, Northern Lapwing, Little Grebe, Grey Heron, Mute Swan, several species of gulls, Eurasian Kestrel, Reed Bunting, Common Chaffinch, European Goldfinch and Eurasian Bullfinch. You can walk up to Penshaw Monument to get fantastic views of the Northeast of England.
Details
Access
By road it is possible to go by car or cycle to the site on the A183, one mile from the A19. There is parking at Herrington Country Park. A number of buses stop at or near the base of Penshaw Hill, including the 2, 2A and 78.
Terrain and Habitat
Lake , Grassland , Reedbeds , Scattered trees and bushes , AgricultureConditions
Hilly , Open landscape , No shadowCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Winter , Summer , Spring , AutumnRoute
Paved road , Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , Car , WheelchairBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
In the park you can walk around areas of open grassland and tree areas with the many lakes all perfectly positioned to view swans, cormorants, geese, ducks, gulls and a wide variety of birds. It has excellent access with viewing boardwalks on the edge of the lakes.