Forests & woodlands · Scottish Lowlands
Rainton Meadows
Rainton Meadows is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chester-le-Street · 6.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Rainton Meadows is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 54.8292°, -1.4929°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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From the Wikipedia article
Rainton Meadows is a nature reserve just to the west of East Rainton, County Durham, north-east England. The reserve, which covers 60 ha, and the adjacent Joe's Pond Site of Special Scientific Interest, are managed by Durham Wildlife Trust.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8292, -1.4929
- District
- Sunderland
- Parish
- Hetton
- Postcode
- DH4 6PU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Houghton and Sunderland South
- Established
- 1997
- Nearest railway station
- Chester-le-Street — 6.2 km
- Official site
- durhamwt.com
Sources
- osm: w110956015 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Rainton Meadows (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Rainton Meadows.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rainton Meadows?
- Rainton Meadows is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DH4 6PU), in the parish of Hetton.
- When was Rainton Meadows built?
- Built or established in 1997.
- Is Rainton Meadows free to visit?
- Yes, Rainton Meadows is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rainton Meadows?
- The nearest railway station is Chester-le-Street, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DH4 6PU.