A Northumberland Wildlife Trust reserve on a former opencast site just south of Amble, with bird hides round a lake, red squirrels and a café looking over the water. Entry is free, with a small parking charge. Low Hauxley beach is a short walk away.
Hauxley Nature Reserve
Wildlife trust reserve south of Amble with hides, a lakeside café and red squirrels
Most visitors miss this
Looking out over Hauxley Nature Reserve , this spot attracts a myriad of birds and is one of the easiest places in Northumberland to see red squirrels and tree sparrows.