Wildlife reserves · Scottish Lowlands
Grindon Lough nature reserve
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
- Dog-friendly
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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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
- 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.
- 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?
- Grindon Lough nature reserve is operated by Northumberland Wildlife Trust and is generally free to enter; donations are welcomed.
- 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.