Wildlife reserves · North East England
Big Waters
In or near Brunswick Village.
Big Waters — nature reserve in Tyne and Wear, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Wansbeck Road · 4.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Big Waters is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Managed by Northumberland Wildlife Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve in Tyne and Wear, England". Coordinates: 55.0544°, -1.6461°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Big Waters SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Big Waters is nature reserve in Tyne and Wear, England, a pond formed by former mine workings. It is the largest body of open water in the region, and is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The eastern part of the pond is a public recreation area, Big Waters Country Park, managed by Newcastle City Council. The western part is managed by Northumberland Wildlife Trust.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Description
The pond was formed by the collapse of mine workings from the 1920s along Hartley Burn. The Country Park has a network of paths beside the pond. Fishing on the pond is managed by Big Waters Angling Club. The western part is restricted to members of Northumberland Wildlife Trust. Since the water level varies significantly after rainfall, access around this part is on raised boardwalks. In this part there are two locked bird hides, available to members for a small fee.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 55.0544, -1.6461
- District
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Parish
- Brunswick
- Postcode
- NE13 6DN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cramlington and Killingworth
- Nearest railway station
- Wansbeck Road — 4.5 km
- Opening
- | website =
Sources
- wikidata: Q137735739 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Big Waters (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Big Waters?
- Big Waters is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE13 6DN), in the parish of Brunswick.
- What is Big Waters?
- Big Waters — nature reserve in Tyne and Wear, England.
- How do I get to Big Waters?
- The nearest railway station is Wansbeck Road, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE13 6DN.
- Who owns Big Waters?
- Big Waters is owned by Northumberland Wildlife Trust<br>Newcastle City Council and operated by Northumberland Wildlife Trust.
- Is Big Waters a protected site?
- Yes — Big Waters is part of the Big Waters SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Big Waters free to visit?
- Yes, Big Waters is free to enter.
- How do I get to Big Waters?
- The nearest railway station is Wansbeck Road, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE13 6DN.
- Are dogs allowed at Big Waters?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.