England - Northumberland - NT Cragside
England - Northumberland - NT Cragside
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Location Summary
Location Summary
Coastal nature reserve based around one large lake with islands. There’s an excellent variety of birds to watch. Hides are scattered around the perimeter of the lake and they have good views of the birds. There is a well made trail around the lake (note that about 400m of this is grass and so it can get muddy if there has been a lot of rain). Incorporate a visit to the reserve with a coastal walk to the Druridge Bay Country Park where further birds can be spotted (see Damp Druridge Bay).
Click on the above map for an interactive map of the route. The Trails Map (dropdown, top right) is the best free map for displaying footpaths and topography. Expand to full screen (cross arrows, top right) to see route detail. Ordnance Survey maps can be used with a small subscription to Plotaroute.
GPX Download - Download a GPX file of the route to your phone or GPS.
Plotaroute Map - Full page interactive map. Additional download options are also available.
Map/Directions PDF - PDF file with a map and directions.
Website: NT Cragside
Car Park: Parking is free but you pay a fee to enter the estate. £29.70 (2026), but free to NT Members. I'm disappointed it is so expensive (especially since the winter opening time was only from 11:00 to 16:00). A £74.30 family (2 adults, 3 kids) option was available (2026).
Fee: See above.
The Iron Bridge
Captain's Log
Captain's Log
14/02/26
14/02/26
First Visit
First Visit
On my first visit to NT Cragside I explored the estate and did not take a tour of the house. The Captain's Log of my visit can be found in Cragside Estate Explorer.
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