Hepscott Park

Downs, Moorland in Northumberland

England

Hepscott Park

Pylons and Power Lines near to Stannington Station
Pylons and Power Lines near to Stannington Station Credit: David Dixon

Hepscott Park is a picturesque natural reserve located in Northumberland, England. Situated amidst the stunning landscape of the county, the park covers an area of downs and moorland, offering visitors a diverse and captivating environment to explore.

The park boasts a rich variety of flora and fauna, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. The downs, characterized by rolling hills and expansive grasslands, provide a habitat for numerous species of birds, including skylarks and curlews. The moorland, with its heather-covered terrain, offers a stark contrast and is home to wildlife such as red grouse and other upland birds.

Visitors can enjoy leisurely walks along the well-maintained trails that meander through the park, allowing for a peaceful and immersive experience in nature. The park also features several viewpoints that offer breathtaking panoramic vistas of the surrounding countryside, providing ample opportunities for photography and sightseeing.

Hepscott Park is not only a haven for wildlife but also a site of historical significance. The remains of an ancient hillfort can be found within its boundaries, offering a glimpse into the region's rich heritage.

With its tranquil ambiance, diverse landscapes, and historical charm, Hepscott Park is a popular destination for both locals and tourists seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of Northumberland.

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Hepscott Park Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.134234/-1.6545942 or Grid Reference NZ2282. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Pylons and Power Lines near to Stannington Station
Pylons and Power Lines near to Stannington Station
Road Junction on the A1 near Clifton Clifton Lane joining the southbound A1.
Road Junction on the A1 near Clifton
Clifton Lane joining the southbound A1.
Esso service station, Stannington Station Formerly run by Jet. Cars can be seen queuing for fuel in 'panic' mode, during the petrol 'crisis' of September 2021.
Esso service station, Stannington Station
Formerly run by Jet. Cars can be seen queuing for fuel in 'panic' mode, during the petrol 'crisis' of September 2021.
Site of former railway station at Stannington
Site of former railway station at Stannington
Thornies, Hepscott
Thornies, Hepscott
A192 passing Hepscott Looking in the Morpeth direction.
A192 passing Hepscott
Looking in the Morpeth direction.
Field, Netherton Beside the A192.
Field, Netherton
Beside the A192.
The Foulger, Nedderton
The Foulger, Nedderton
Arable land, Nedderton
Arable land, Nedderton
B1331, Nedderton
B1331, Nedderton
Stannington Station No station now, but the name of the village. There is a level crossing ahead.
Stannington Station
No station now, but the name of the village. There is a level crossing ahead.
Former A1 near Stannington Station A dual carriageway alignment to the west replaced this stretch of road which accesses Stannington Station. Northbound traffic needs to travel south along here to get on to the modern A1.
Former A1 near Stannington Station
A dual carriageway alignment to the west replaced this stretch of road which accesses Stannington Station. Northbound traffic needs to travel south along here to get on to the modern A1.
Derelict in field
Derelict in field
Bales in field
Bales in field
Netherton Hall, Nedderton A confusion of names for this grand house in a small village near Bedlington. Nedderton also boasts an impressive schoolhouse built in 1846 and funded by the Earl of Carlisle 
(see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NZ2381">NZ2381</a> for a photo). Pevsner, in his Buildings of England, is slightly less impressed by the house: "A tall rather plain house, now subdivided. The oldest part, at the E end, is probably C17; it was enlarged to the W in the early C18, heightened and refenestrated later in the same century, and enlarged to the rear in the C19."
Netherton Hall, Nedderton
A confusion of names for this grand house in a small village near Bedlington. Nedderton also boasts an impressive schoolhouse built in 1846 and funded by the Earl of Carlisle (see NZ2381 for a photo). Pevsner, in his Buildings of England, is slightly less impressed by the house: "A tall rather plain house, now subdivided. The oldest part, at the E end, is probably C17; it was enlarged to the W in the early C18, heightened and refenestrated later in the same century, and enlarged to the rear in the C19."
Hepscott Village This road junction was the centre what was a tiny settlement for hundreds of years until the 80's when expensive housing began to surround it.
Hepscott Village
This road junction was the centre what was a tiny settlement for hundreds of years until the 80's when expensive housing began to surround it.
Road to West Farm The view is to the north east with West Farm just visible on the right.
Road to West Farm
The view is to the north east with West Farm just visible on the right.
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Hepscott Park is located at Grid Ref: NZ2282 (Lat: 55.134234, Lng: -1.6545942)

Unitary Authority: Northumberland

Police Authority: Northumbria

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 55.134234,-1.6545942
Hepscott Park
Place: hamlet
Lat/Long: 55.1353698/-1.6548184
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Mapillary: 787108388616152
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Mounting: pier
Post Box Type: lamp
Postal Code: NE61 6LP
Ref: NE61 209
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Survey Date: 2020-10-24
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Design: three-level
Power: tower
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Design: three-level
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Bus Stop
Bus: yes
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Public Transport: platform
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Lat/Long: 55.1362288/-1.6488789
Bus Stop
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 3100Z224825
Naptan NaptanCode: nldajgpw
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Lat/Long: 55.1364497/-1.6492644
Noexit: yes
Lat/Long: 55.1342105/-1.6511331
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 55.1303612/-1.6515595
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