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Irthing Gorge

Irthing Gorge in England North East, United Kingdom.

Between Collering Wood and Waterhead Plantation - geograph.org.uk - 6121474

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
4 h–8 h
Best time of year
Spring – autumn (Apr–Oct)

About

Irthing Gorge 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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From the Wikipedia article

Irthing Gorge is a Site of Special Scientific Interest on the border between the counties of Northumberland and Cumbria, in England. It is located on the south-western boundary of Northumberland National Park where the River Irthing flows near the village of Gilsland. This protected has an exceptional mixture of habitats, including hillside woodland, seepage areas and bare rock. The gorge here cuts through moorland.

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Coordinates
55.0097, -2.5723

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Where is Irthing Gorge?
Irthing Gorge is in North East England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 55.0097°, -2.5723°.