Low Hauxley Nature Reserve – Willow Hide loop from Coquet Island

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Low Hauxley Nature Reserve – Willow Hide loop from Coquet Island

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Low Hauxley Nature Reserve – Willow Hide loop from Coquet Island

01:06

4.29km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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215 m

Low Hauxley Village

Highlight • Historical Site

The Hauxley area has been inhabited since ancient times, with Mesolithic settlements and flint tools discovered in the surrounding fields. During Archaeological excavations fascinating findings have emerged, including an ancient …

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1.09 km

Low Hauxley Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Managed by the Northumberland Wildlife Trust Low Hauxley nature reserve is a great and easily accessible bird watching site. It's also one of the easiest places to see red squirrels …

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1.34 km

Top Hide, Druridge Pools Nature Reserve

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Close the windows when you are done.

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1.70 km

Reed Bed Hide

Highlight • Viewpoint

1.88 km

Willow Hide

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Lots of greylag and canada geese.

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2.12 km

Ponteland Hide

Highlight • Mountain Hut

3.27 km

Roseate Terns Sculpture by Celia Smith

Highlight • Structure

The sculpture at the entrance of Hauxley Nature Reserve, crafted by Celia Smith, draws inspiration from the Roseate Terns nesting on Coquet Island near Amble. It is one of the …

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3.64 km

Brick Tree Sculpture by Rodney Harris

Highlight • Structure

Rodney Harris designed and crafted a unique brick tree, specifically designed with nesting holes for tree sparrows. This intriguing structure can be found on the beach near Hauxley Nature Reserve, …

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4.29 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.50 km

843 m

645 m

172 m

Surfaces

2.33 km