Wildlife reserves · North East England
Grindon Lough nature reserve
In or near Bardon Mill.
Grindon Lough nature reserve — nature reserve in Northumberland operated by the Northumberland Wildlife Trust.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Bardon Mill · 3.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Grindon Lough nature reserve is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 9 km². Managed by Northumberland Wildlife Trust. Address: http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1510781, NE47 7AE. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve in Northumberland operated by the Northumberland Wildlife Trust". Coordinates: 54.9985°, -2.3226°.
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Official information
Grindon Lough is a nature reserve located in Northumberland, known for its excellent birdwatching opportunities, particularly during the winter months. Visitors can observe various species of wildfowl and wading birds from the nearby Stanegate Roman Road, although there is no direct access to the reserve itself.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Muckle Moss SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Roman Wall Escarpments SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: MUCKLE MOSS
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Grindon Lough nature reserve is located in Bardon Mill, within the Scottish Lowlands. It is operated by Northumberland Wildlife Trust and is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for Muckle Moss, River Eden and Tributaries, and Roman Wall Escarpments. The reserve supports diverse wildlife and habitats.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9985, -2.3226
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Bardon Mill
- Postcode
- NE47 7AE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Phone
- (0191) 284 6896
- Nearest railway station
- Bardon Mill — 3 km
- Official site
- www.nwt.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q106810230 (CC0)
- commons: Grindon Lough (lake) from Stanegate - geograph.org.uk - 1409183.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Grindon Lough nature reserve?
- Grindon Lough nature reserve is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE47 7AE), in the parish of Bardon Mill.
- What is Grindon Lough nature reserve?
- Grindon Lough nature reserve — nature reserve in Northumberland operated by the Northumberland Wildlife Trust.
- How do I get to Grindon Lough nature reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Bardon Mill, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE47 7AE.
- Who runs Grindon Lough nature reserve?
- Grindon Lough nature reserve is operated by Northumberland Wildlife Trust.
- Is Grindon Lough nature reserve a protected site?
- Yes — Grindon Lough nature reserve is part of the Muckle Moss SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Grindon Lough nature reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Grindon Lough nature reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Grindon Lough nature reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Bardon Mill, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE47 7AE.
- Are dogs allowed at Grindon Lough nature reserve?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.