Natural landmarks · North East England
Hawkburn Head Picnic Area
In or near Castleside.
Hawkburn Head Picnic Area — a other in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
brian clark — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stanhope · 7.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Hawkburn Head Picnic Area is a other located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Muggleswick, Stanhope and Edmundbyers Commons and Blanchland Moor SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hawkburn Head Picnic Area is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This site offers designated spaces for outdoor dining and relaxation amidst natural surroundings. It serves as a convenient stop for those exploring the region's landscapes.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.8033, -1.9527
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Muggleswick
- Postcode
- DH8 9DT
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Durham
- Nearest railway station
- Stanhope — 7.4 km
Sources
- osm: node/5502023756 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hawkburn Head Picnic Area?
- Hawkburn Head Picnic Area is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DH8 9DT), in the parish of Muggleswick.
- What is Hawkburn Head Picnic Area?
- Hawkburn Head Picnic Area — a other in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hawkburn Head Picnic Area?
- The nearest railway station is Stanhope, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DH8 9DT.
- Is Hawkburn Head Picnic Area a protected site?
- Yes — Hawkburn Head Picnic Area is part of the Muggleswick, Stanhope and Edmundbyers Commons and Blanchland Moor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Hawkburn Head Picnic Area free to visit?
- Yes, Hawkburn Head Picnic Area is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hawkburn Head Picnic Area?
- The nearest railway station is Stanhope, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DH8 9DT.