Viewpoints · Scottish Lowlands
Raptor watchpoint
Raptor watchpoint is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Corbridge · 9.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Raptor watchpoint is a named viewpoint in the Scottish Lowlands, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is within the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Hexham parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Corbridge, about 9.2 km away. Postcode area NE47.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Raptor Watchpoint is a viewpoint located in the Scottish Lowlands, within the parish of Slaley (postcode NE47). It is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the North Pennines, offering visitors a vantage point for observing local raptor species.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8901, -2.0771
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Slaley
- Postcode
- NE47 0AW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Nearest railway station
- Corbridge — 9.2 km
- Official site
- www.ladycrossnature.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n7815014929 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Raptor watchpoint?
- Raptor watchpoint is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE47 0AW), in the parish of Slaley.
- Is Raptor watchpoint a protected site?
- Yes — Raptor watchpoint is part of the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Raptor watchpoint free to visit?
- Yes, Raptor watchpoint is free to enter.
- How do I get to Raptor watchpoint?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE47 0AW. It sits within the Hexham parliamentary constituency.