Fontburn is an important place for reptiles with common lizard, adder, slow worm and grass snake all recorded here. The reservoir was built in 1905, and the site is now managed in partnership with Northumbrian Water.
Reserve details
Short Description:
Fontburn is a very popular trout fishery with rainbow and brown trout. The main areas of conservation interest are around the reservoir margins. An area of wetland and scrub to the north is now being grazed by Exmoor ponies to maintain the diversity of interest.
Smartphone Description:
A popular trout fishery with conservation interest on the reservoir margins. It is an important place for reptiles with common lizard, adder, slow worm and grass snake all recorded on the site.
Location
Address:
9km south of Rothbury off the B6342
Facilities
Baby changing facilities:
No baby changing facilities
Access info:
Please see downloadable Access Information for the reserve below.
Parking info:
Park in the Northumbrian Water car park on site
Walking information:
Footpaths and tracks pass the nature reserve area
Contact details
Reserve manager:
Northumberland Wildlife Trust
Photos
Admission
Location type:
Wildlife or nature reserve