Wildlife reserves · North East England
Alnmouth Saltmarsh and Dunes
In or near Alnmouth.
Alnmouth Saltmarsh and Dunes in England North East, United Kingdom.
Oliver Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Alnmouth · 2.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Alnmouth Saltmarsh and Dunes is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Alnmouth Saltmarsh and Dunes SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Coquet and Coquet Valley Woodlands SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Northumberland Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Alnmouth Saltmarsh and Dunes is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in Northumberland, England. It is the largest saltflat on the north-east coast, located on the south bank of the River Aln estuary, and notable for the varied plant community found on the interface between the saltflats and the dunes. It overlaps with and forms part of the much larger Northumberland Shore SSSI.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 55.3799, -1.6064
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Lesbury
- Postcode
- NE66 3QL
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Nearest railway station
- Alnmouth — 2.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24993838 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Alnmouth Saltmarsh and Dunes (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Alnmouth Saltmarsh and Dunes?
- Alnmouth Saltmarsh and Dunes is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode NE66 3QL), in the parish of Lesbury.
- What is Alnmouth Saltmarsh and Dunes?
- Alnmouth Saltmarsh and Dunes in England North East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Alnmouth Saltmarsh and Dunes?
- The nearest railway station is Alnmouth, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE66 3QL.
- Is Alnmouth Saltmarsh and Dunes a protected site?
- Yes — Alnmouth Saltmarsh and Dunes is part of the Alnmouth Saltmarsh and Dunes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Coquet and Coquet Valley Woodlands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Alnmouth Saltmarsh and Dunes free to visit?
- Yes, Alnmouth Saltmarsh and Dunes is free to enter.
- How do I get to Alnmouth Saltmarsh and Dunes?
- The nearest railway station is Alnmouth, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE66 3QL.
- Are dogs allowed at Alnmouth Saltmarsh and Dunes?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.