Short birdwatching visit · Northumberland Wildlife Trust
Linton Lane
- Tier
- Good stop nearby
- Best season
- Bird seasons are not individually stated by the operator
- Headline birds
- Whooper Swan · Tree Sparrow
- Parking
- The small parking area is beyond Hawthorn Cottage, south of the level crossing.
- Hides
- Not stated by the operator
- Step-free
- Not stated by the operator
Linton Lane near the level crossing, Linton
Linton Lane combines two restored ponds with maturing woodland on a former opencast site. Whooper Swan adds waterfowl interest, while Yellowhammer and Tree Sparrow are associated with the surrounding hedges and woodland edges. Separate entrances lead towards the ponds on either side of the lane, allowing a short visit without tackling the whole woodland loop. The level pond approaches differ from the rougher grass track through the trees, which can become boggy. Park only in the small designated area south of the level crossing and keep the entrances available for other users.
Birds and seasons
- Whooper Swan · Headline bird — Season not stated Source for Whooper Swan
- Tree Sparrow · Headline bird — Season not stated Source for Tree Sparrow
- Yellowhammer — Season not stated Source for Yellowhammer
Plan your visit
- Hides and viewpoints
- Not stated by the operator – check before travelling
- Paths
- Level routes lead to the ponds; the woodland grass loop is uneven and can be boggy.
- Toilets
- Not stated by the operator – check before travelling
- Parking
- The small parking area is beyond Hawthorn Cottage, south of the level crossing.
- Dogs
- Dogs must remain on a lead.
- Access notes
- Pond access paths are described as level and even; the woodland loop has rougher ground.
- Step-free access
- Not stated by the operator – check before travelling
Getting there: Use the pond entrances immediately north of the Linton Lane level crossing. A further grass-track entrance reaches the woodland loop 400 m north along the lane.
Sources
Social preview: original typographic artwork by Does Your Duck Quack.
Nearby special trips
- Cresswell Pond · 2.9 straight-line miles
- Druridge Pools · 3.7 straight-line miles
- East Chevington · 5.1 straight-line miles
Continue birding nearby
Nearest full guide: WWT Washington, 22.1 miles away in a straight line.
- Cresswell Pond · 2.9 miles in a straight line
- Druridge Pools · 3.7 miles in a straight line
- East Chevington · 5.1 miles in a straight line