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Burnfoot River Shingle and Wydon Nabb

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Burnfoot River Shingle and Wydon Nabb in England North East, United Kingdom.

River South Tyne near Wydon - geograph.org.uk - 5840459

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Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Burnfoot River Shingle and Wydon Nabb 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

Burnfoot River Shingle and Wydon Nabb is the name given to a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in Northumberland, North East England. Burnfoot River Shingle is a calaminarian grassland on the River South Tyne where the local flora is influenced by high levels of naturally occurring heavy metals. Wydon Nabb is an escarpment displaying the Haltwhistle Dyke, a magmatic intrusion of igneous dolerite set amidst sedimentary sandstone and shale. This protected area is owned by the National Trust, as part of its Bellister Castle estate.

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

Coordinates
54.9567, -2.4841
Parish
Featherstone
Postcode
NE49 0JA
Parliamentary constituency
Hexham

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Burnfoot River Shingle and Wydon Nabb?
Burnfoot River Shingle and Wydon Nabb is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode NE49 0JA), in the parish of Featherstone.
Does Burnfoot River Shingle and Wydon Nabb charge admission?
Burnfoot River Shingle and Wydon Nabb typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
How do I get to Burnfoot River Shingle and Wydon Nabb?
Drivers can navigate to postcode NE49 0JA. It sits within the Hexham parliamentary constituency.