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Hulne Park

Downs, Moorland in Northumberland

England

Hulne Park

Clayport Street (B6341), Alnwick
Clayport Street (B6341), Alnwick Credit: habiloid

Hulne Park is a picturesque estate located in the county of Northumberland, in the northeast of England. Situated near the town of Alnwick, the park spans over 3,000 acres of diverse landscapes, including downs and moorland areas.

The park is renowned for its natural beauty and tranquility, attracting visitors from near and far. Its downs, characterized by rolling hills and open grasslands, provide visitors with breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The downs are adorned with a variety of wildflowers, creating a vibrant and colorful display during the warmer months.

In addition to the downs, Hulne Park also boasts extensive moorland areas, characterized by heather-covered hills and rocky outcrops. These moorlands offer a unique habitat for a range of wildlife, including birds of prey, such as kestrels and buzzards, as well as various species of small mammals and reptiles.

The park is crisscrossed by a network of walking trails, allowing visitors to explore its diverse landscapes at their own pace. These trails offer a chance to immerse oneself in nature, with opportunities for birdwatching, photography, and simply enjoying the peaceful ambiance of the park.

Hulne Park is also home to Hulne Priory, a historic ruin dating back to the 13th century. The priory, nestled amidst the park's natural beauty, adds a touch of history and intrigue to the landscape, making it a popular destination for history enthusiasts and photographers alike.

Overall, Hulne Park in Northumberland offers a captivating blend of downs, moorland, and historical ruins, providing visitors with a truly enchanting and memorable experience.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 55.416575/-1.741339 or Grid Reference NU1613. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Clayport Street (B6341), Alnwick
Clayport Street (B6341), Alnwick
Willoughby Gardens, Alwick
Willoughby Gardens, Alwick
Clayport Bank (B6341), Alnwick
Clayport Bank (B6341), Alnwick
Clayport Gardens, Alnwick
Clayport Gardens, Alnwick
Clayport Bank, Alnwick
Clayport Bank, Alnwick
Fox Moth caterpillar, Macrothylacia rubi The large, hairy larvae can be seen from July to April on heathland, downland and coastal grassland. It feeds on Heathers, Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) and Creeping Willow (Salix repens) on moors and heaths. This one was crossing the road but plenty of heathers and bilberries in the vicinity.
Fox Moth caterpillar, Macrothylacia rubi
The large, hairy larvae can be seen from July to April on heathland, downland and coastal grassland. It feeds on Heathers, Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) and Creeping Willow (Salix repens) on moors and heaths. This one was crossing the road but plenty of heathers and bilberries in the vicinity.
Dawn Redwood, Metasequoia glypstostroboides Forming an avenue either side of Farm Drive in Hulne Park. Until the 1940s, when it was discovered growing in China, the dawn redwood was only known from fossil specimens found throughout the northern hemisphere. Believed to have survived unchanged since the Cretaceous era, the first of the rediscovered trees to be grown in Britain can be found in the Cambridge University Botanic Garden.
Dawn Redwood, Metasequoia glypstostroboides
Forming an avenue either side of Farm Drive in Hulne Park. Until the 1940s, when it was discovered growing in China, the dawn redwood was only known from fossil specimens found throughout the northern hemisphere. Believed to have survived unchanged since the Cretaceous era, the first of the rediscovered trees to be grown in Britain can be found in the Cambridge University Botanic Garden.
Dawn Redwood, Metasequoia glypstostroboides Forming an avenue into Hulne Park. For closer look at a trunk see: <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7031301" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7031301">Link</a>
Dawn Redwood, Metasequoia glypstostroboides
Forming an avenue into Hulne Park. For closer look at a trunk see: Link
Muirburn below Cloudy Crags Areas are delimited by 'mowing' around area to be burned and then set on fire. Muirburn - is the Scottish term for it. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.nature.scot/muirburn-code" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.nature.scot/muirburn-code">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>. Growing up on the edge of Dartmoor we called it swaling <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.dartmoor.gov.uk/living-and-working/farming/swaling" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.dartmoor.gov.uk/living-and-working/farming/swaling">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> For a more eco-friendly view see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://moorlandmonitors.org/heather-burning/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://moorlandmonitors.org/heather-burning/">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>
Muirburn below Cloudy Crags
Areas are delimited by 'mowing' around area to be burned and then set on fire. Muirburn - is the Scottish term for it. LinkExternal link. Growing up on the edge of Dartmoor we called it swaling LinkExternal link For a more eco-friendly view see LinkExternal link
A splash of yellow in the valley of the River Aln Coe Crags and Long Crag on the horizon.
A splash of yellow in the valley of the River Aln
Coe Crags and Long Crag on the horizon.
Pottergate Tower Rebuilt part of the town's fortifications
Pottergate Tower
Rebuilt part of the town's fortifications
View towards Alnwick Near Abbeylands
View towards Alnwick
Near Abbeylands
B6346, Abbeylands
B6346, Abbeylands
Car wash, Clayport Bank
Car wash, Clayport Bank
Shepherd's Rest A pub on the climb out of Alnwick on the Rothbury road.
Shepherd's Rest
A pub on the climb out of Alnwick on the Rothbury road.
Farm track, Stouphill
Farm track, Stouphill
Farm track, Hubberlaw A short track to the tree in the distance.
Farm track, Hubberlaw
A short track to the tree in the distance.
Summit, Hobberlaw A quarried hill outside Alnwick.
Summit, Hobberlaw
A quarried hill outside Alnwick.
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Hulne Park is located at Grid Ref: NU1613 (Lat: 55.416575, Lng: -1.741339)

Unitary Authority: Northumberland

Police Authority: Northumbria

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