Natural landmarks · North East England
West Moor
In or near Benton.
West Moor in England North East, United Kingdom.
Alex McGregor — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Benton · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
West Moor 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: Northumberland Shore SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
West Moor is a natural landmark located in North-East England. It is characterised by its expansive moorland, which provides a habitat for various wildlife species and offers scenic views of the surrounding landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.0200, -1.5800
- District
- North Tyneside
- Parish
- North Tyneside, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE12 8FB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newcastle upon Tyne North
- Nearest railway station
- Benton — 1 km
Sources
Other places nearby
Longbenton Community College
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Forest Hall
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Villages · 0.7 km
Royal Artillery War Memorial 1939-1945
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
Benton Cemetery
Cemeteries · 0.8 km
Forest Hall railway station
Forests & woodlands · 0.8 km
Benton
Towns & cities · 0.8 km
Tyneview Park
Parks · 0.8 km
1914-18 War Memorial In St Bartholomew's Churchyard, Longbenton
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
St Bartholomew's Church, Long Benton
Historic churches · 0.8 km
2011
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
Dial Cottage (George Stevensons Listed Home)
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
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Royal Artillery War Memorial 1939-1945
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📷 3Cemeteries · North East England
Benton Cemetery
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Forest Hall railway station
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Moor?
- West Moor is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode NE12 8FB), in the parish of North Tyneside, unparished area.
- What is West Moor?
- West Moor in England North East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to West Moor?
- The nearest railway station is Benton, about 1.0 km away. The nearest town is Benton. Drivers can use postcode NE12 8FB.
- Is West Moor a protected site?
- Yes — West Moor is part of the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is West Moor free to visit?
- Yes, West Moor is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Moor?
- The nearest railway station is Benton, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE12 8FB.