Holywell Pond | Reserves and species

The site consists of a large subsidence pond surrounded by grassland and some mature and semi-mature areas of woodland and scrub. The pond margins to the west and north are well vegetated with reed mace dominating and the surrounding grassland supports populations of common spotted and northern marsh orchids. There are two hides on site, including a public hide which is open at all times.

Reserve details

Trust:

Northumberland Wildlife Trust

Trust Website:

http://www.nwt.org.uk

Size:

14.30

Short Description:

A pond surrounded by grassland, used by over-wintering migrant birds which are attracted by the pond's proximity to the coast. Breeding species include little grebe, pochard, greylag goose and sedge warbler. In winter, widgeon, godeneye and tufted duck are joined by greenshank, green sandpiper, amongst other rarities.

Smartphone Description:

Location

Address:

North of Holywell Village

Town:

Holywell

County:

Northumberland

Postcode:

NE25 0LB

Grid ref:

NZ 319 752

Facilities

Visitor centre:

Shop:

No shop

Picnic Area:

Opening hours:

24/7/365

Toilets:

No toilets

Disabled toilet:

No disabled toilet

Baby changing facilities:

No baby changing facilities

Dogs:

Dogs must be on lead

Access:

Yes

Access info:

Please see downloadable Access Information for the reserve below.

Parking:

Yes

Parking info:

Park in the nearby housing estate without obstructing residents' access

Walking information:

Paths lead to the members' hide and along the southern boundary to the public hide.

Grazing animals:

Contact details

Reserve manager:

Northumberland Wildlife Trust

Reserve phone number:

(0191) 284 6884

Reserve email address:

mail@northwt.org.uk

Photos

Photo:

Species:

Great Reedmace

Common Spotted orchid

Little Grebe

Pochard

Greylag Goose

Sedge Warbler

Tufted Duck

Admission

Admission fee?:

Admission amount:

Location type:

Wildlife or nature reserve