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The Park

Downs, Moorland in Northumberland

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The Park

Waterfall near Middleton Old Town The unnamed burn drains through a short steep gorge into Coldgate Water.
Waterfall near Middleton Old Town Credit: Leanmeanmo

The Park, located in Northumberland, is a stunning natural reserve that encompasses a diverse landscape of downs and moorland. Spanning over a vast area, it is recognized for its outstanding beauty, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and visitors seeking tranquility.

The downs in The Park offer breathtaking panoramic views, characterized by gently rolling hills and expansive grasslands. These open spaces provide a perfect habitat for a variety of flora and fauna, including wildflowers, grasses, and numerous bird species. The downs are also home to several grazing animals, such as sheep and deer, which add to the park's picturesque scenery.

The moorland within The Park is equally captivating. With its heather-covered hills and rugged terrain, it presents a more rugged and untamed aspect of the landscape. Moorland birds, including grouse and curlews, thrive in this environment, while the occasional sighting of a majestic red kite soaring above adds to the area's allure.

Visitors to The Park can enjoy a range of activities, such as hiking, bird-watching, and photography. There are well-maintained trails and paths that lead through both the downs and moorland, allowing visitors to explore the area at their own pace. Additionally, the park offers educational programs and guided tours to enhance visitors' understanding of the local ecosystem and conservation efforts.

Overall, The Park in Northumberland offers a captivating blend of downs and moorland, providing a haven for nature lovers and a unique experience of the region's natural beauty.

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The Park Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.520611/-2.0197227 or Grid Reference NT9825. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Waterfall near Middleton Old Town The unnamed burn drains through a short steep gorge into Coldgate Water.
Waterfall near Middleton Old Town
The unnamed burn drains through a short steep gorge into Coldgate Water.
Looking down gorge to Colgate Water An unnamed burn drains through this short, deep, impressive gorge into Coldgate Water.
Looking down gorge to Colgate Water
An unnamed burn drains through this short, deep, impressive gorge into Coldgate Water.
Rotating foam pancake Created by an eddy on the unnamed burn that drains through this short, deep gorge into Coldgate Water.
Rotating foam pancake
Created by an eddy on the unnamed burn that drains through this short, deep gorge into Coldgate Water.
Rotating foam pancake Created by an eddy on the unnamed burn that drains through this short, deep gorge into Coldgate Water.
Rotating foam pancake
Created by an eddy on the unnamed burn that drains through this short, deep gorge into Coldgate Water.
Typical Northumbrian gate latch Not sure they're unique to Northumberland. The two 'ears' are folded up to release the catch, gravity returns them to their rest position.
Typical Northumbrian gate latch
Not sure they're unique to Northumberland. The two 'ears' are folded up to release the catch, gravity returns them to their rest position.
Fields beside the road to North Middleton Looking across the rolling fields to the west of the A697.
Fields beside the road to North Middleton
Looking across the rolling fields to the west of the A697.
Service Station on A697 southbound at Haugh Head The buildings beyond the garage are on Glendale Business Park
Service Station on A697 southbound at Haugh Head
The buildings beyond the garage are on Glendale Business Park
Minor road junction to Lilburn Hill The buildings and Farmhouse on the left beyond the junction is Haugh Head Farm
Minor road junction to Lilburn Hill
The buildings and Farmhouse on the left beyond the junction is Haugh Head Farm
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on the garage at North Middleton Farm. It marks a point 126.968m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark
This OS cut mark can be found on the garage at North Middleton Farm. It marks a point 126.968m above mean sea level.
Wet depression A vegetated pond in a kettle hole. The background slope is not a kame, but a former railway embankment on the Cornhill Branch of the North Eastern Railway.
Wet depression
A vegetated pond in a kettle hole. The background slope is not a kame, but a former railway embankment on the Cornhill Branch of the North Eastern Railway.
A697 South of Wooler.
A697
South of Wooler.
The showground The Glendale Show is held on this field. Once a railway passed here.
The showground
The Glendale Show is held on this field. Once a railway passed here.
Filling station, Haugh Head Three years after <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3449803">NU0026 : Haugh Head</a>.
Filling station, Haugh Head
Three years after NU0026 : Haugh Head.
Old Milepost by the A697, north of Haugh Head, Wooler parish Cast iron post by the A697, in parish of Wooler (Berwick upon Tweed District), North of Haugh Head, on grass verge, on East side of road. MOR/COR iron post, erected by the Percy's Cross to Millfield turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- : MOR / 30 : : L / 317 : : E / 61 : : COR / 14 : (To Morpeth, London, Edinburgh, Cornhill) Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1042329 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1042329" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1042329">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Milestone Society National ID: NB_MPCH30
Old Milepost by the A697, north of Haugh Head, Wooler parish
Cast iron post by the A697, in parish of Wooler (Berwick upon Tweed District), North of Haugh Head, on grass verge, on East side of road. MOR/COR iron post, erected by the Percy's Cross to Millfield turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- : MOR / 30 : : L / 317 : : E / 61 : : COR / 14 : (To Morpeth, London, Edinburgh, Cornhill) Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1042329 LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: NB_MPCH30
Jet station on A697 Heading towards Wooler.
Jet station on A697
Heading towards Wooler.
A697 towards Wooler
A697 towards Wooler
A697 towards Wooler
A697 towards Wooler
Lilburn : A697 Looking north on the A697.
Lilburn : A697
Looking north on the A697.
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The Park is located at Grid Ref: NT9825 (Lat: 55.520611, Lng: -2.0197227)

Unitary Authority: Northumberland

Police Authority: Northumbria

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///petal.remover.remainder. Near Wooler, Northumberland

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