Weetslade Country Park
This former colliery site has been converted into a beautiful country park and a haven for wildlife. Weetslade hill rises to a height of 95m giving fabulous views of the surroundiing countryside, the North Sea, the Cheviots and Newcastle Upon Tyne city.
You can cycle or walk along the tracks in the park towards the nearby Big Waters Nature Reserve where you can see a wide variety of birdlife. The park also contains three developing reed beds, which are now home to many common damselflies and dragonflies.
Weetslade is located just a few miles north of Newcastle City centre near Gosforth Park and Cramlington. You could continue your walking from the park by heading a couple of miles north to visit Northumberlandia. Here you can enjoy a climb to the Lady of the North, a huge sculpture commanding fine views over the area.
Postcode
NE23 7LZ - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsPlease click here for more information
Weetslade Country Park Ordnance Survey Map 
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Weetslade Country Park Open Street Map 
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Weetslade Country Park OS Map 
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Weetslade Country Park Open Street Map 
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Photos
Sculptures in Weetslade Country Park Between Dudley and Wideopen. On top of the recently remodelled pitheap. The park is administered by The Northumberland Wildlife Trust.
Summit of Weetslade Country Park
Weetslade hill top artwork
Western side of the park
Big Waters Nature Reserve. The reserve is located just west of the park. It features a mix of habitats including the largest subsidence pond (one of the largest bodies of open water in the region), providing home to diverse wildlife.
The park in early autumn