Forests & woodlands · North East England
Rainton Meadows
In or near West Rainton.
Rainton Meadows is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chester-le-Street · 6.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Rainton Meadows is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 54.8292°, -1.4929°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Official information
Rainton Meadows is a nature reserve that was developed from a former coal mine, now home to diverse wildlife including over 200 bird species. Visitors can enjoy walking trails, bird hides, and various habitats such as wetlands and grasslands.
From the Wikipedia article
Rainton Meadows is a nature reserve just to the west of East Rainton, County Durham, north-east England. The reserve, which covers 60 ha, and the adjacent Joe's Pond Site of Special Scientific Interest, are managed by Durham Wildlife Trust.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 54.8292, -1.4929
- District
- Sunderland
- Parish
- Hetton
- Postcode
- DH4 6PU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Houghton and Sunderland South
- Phone
- 0191 584 3112
- Established
- 1997
- Nearest railway station
- Chester-le-Street — 6.2 km
- Opening
- Reserve accessible 24/7/365, with vehicle access from 9.30am - 4.30pm each day.
- Official site
- durhamwt.com
Sources
- osm: w110956015 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Rainton Meadows (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Rainton Meadows.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Joe's Pond
Wildlife reserves · 0.3 km
Rainton Meadows railway station
Heritage railway stations · 0.7 km
Middle Rainton Village
Archaeological sites · 1.1 km
Hunter's House Pit
Archaeological sites · 1.1 km
Middle Rainton Picnic Area
Natural landmarks · 1.1 km
East Rainton
Other places · 1.1 km
Middle Rainton
Wildlife reserves · 1.1 km
Rainton railway station
Heritage railway stations · 1.3 km
West Rainton War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.5 km
Fence Houses
Other places · 1.6 km
Chilton Moor
Other places · 1.6 km
Resolution Pit
Archaeological sites · 1.7 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rainton Meadows?
- Rainton Meadows is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DH4 6PU), in the parish of Hetton.
- What is Rainton Meadows?
- Rainton Meadows is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rainton Meadows?
- The nearest railway station is Chester-le-Street, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DH4 6PU.
- When was Rainton Meadows built?
- Built or established in 1997.
- Is Rainton Meadows free to visit?
- Yes, Rainton Meadows is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rainton Meadows?
- The nearest railway station is Chester-le-Street, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DH4 6PU.