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The Great Britain Guide

Wildlife reserves · North East England

New Hartley Ponds SSSI

In or near New Hartley.

Free admission

New Hartley Ponds SSSI in England North East, United Kingdom.

Fallen Tree - geograph.org.uk - 2928971

Christine Westerback — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
2 h–4 h
Best time of year
Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
Nearest railway station
Seaton Delaval · 1.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

New Hartley Ponds SSSI 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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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: New Hartley Ponds SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

New Hartley Ponds is the name given to a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in south-east Northumberland, England. The site comprises six seasonal ponds listed for their vegetation and newt population.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
55.0806, -1.5228
Parish
Seaton Valley
Postcode
NE25 0RQ
Parliamentary constituency
Cramlington and Killingworth
Nearest railway station
Seaton Delaval1.2 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is New Hartley Ponds SSSI?
New Hartley Ponds SSSI is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode NE25 0RQ), in the parish of Seaton Valley.
What is New Hartley Ponds SSSI?
New Hartley Ponds SSSI in England North East, United Kingdom.
How do I get to New Hartley Ponds SSSI?
The nearest railway station is Seaton Delaval, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE25 0RQ.
Is New Hartley Ponds SSSI a protected site?
Yes — New Hartley Ponds SSSI is part of the New Hartley Ponds SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is New Hartley Ponds SSSI free to visit?
Yes, New Hartley Ponds SSSI is free to enter.
How do I get to New Hartley Ponds SSSI?
The nearest railway station is Seaton Delaval, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE25 0RQ.
Are dogs allowed at New Hartley Ponds SSSI?
Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.