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Beltingham River Shingle

Free admission

Beltingham River Shingle in England North East, United Kingdom.

Meadow Saxifrage (Saxifraga granulata) - geograph.org.uk - 1864738

Andrew Curtis — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
2 h–4 h
Best time of year
Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Beltingham River Shingle 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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From the Wikipedia article

Beltingham River Shingle is the name given to a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in Northumberland in the north-east of England, notable for an unusual community of flora tolerant to the high levels of naturally occurring heavy metals in the sediment of a section of the River South Tyne.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
54.9718, -2.3388
Parish
Bardon Mill
Postcode
NE47 7JA
Parliamentary constituency
Hexham

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Beltingham River Shingle?
Beltingham River Shingle is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode NE47 7JA), in the parish of Bardon Mill.
Is Beltingham River Shingle free to visit?
Yes, Beltingham River Shingle is free to enter.
How do I get to Beltingham River Shingle?
Drivers can navigate to postcode NE47 7JA. It sits within the Hexham parliamentary constituency.
Are dogs allowed at Beltingham River Shingle?
Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.