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Marston Lake & Low Barns Nature Reserve loop

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Marston Lake & Low Barns Nature Reserve loop

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Marston Lake & Low Barns Nature Reserve loop

00:26

1.71km

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 6, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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55 m

Low Barns Nature Reserve Lake View

Highlight • Forest

The Durham Wildlife Trust visitor centre at Low Barns Nature Reserve has lots of information, a cafe and toilets. It's open 10:00 - 16:00 every day.

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190 m

Low Barns Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Low Barns Nature Reserve is a SSSI area of mixed wetland, lake, woodland and wet woodland set around three lakes. It was originally farmland but then used for gravel and sand extraction until the 1960's. It was given to the Durham Wildlife Trust who now manage the area.
The site is flat with well-maintained paths and boardwalks so it's suitable for everyone. There are several bird hides and a visitor centre with a cafe and toilets.
Look out for Bitten, Kingfisher, Otter, Stoat and many other species.

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1.54 km

Marston Lake

Highlight • Natural Monument

Marston Lake is a freshwater lake formed in the old sand and gravel quarry. It's a haven for wetland and water birds and therefore a SSSI managed by Durham Wildlife Trust. Look out for Kingfishers, Bittern and Snipe.

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1.71 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.60 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.01 km

609 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 10 July

21°C

14°C

22 %

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Marston Lake & Low Barns Nature Reserve loop

Low Barns Nature Reserve Lake View

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Marston Lake

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