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Hurworth Burn Reservoir Durham

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Species
Black-winged Pratincole
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David Aitken
Date
05 July 2014
Description
Adult.
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Site Location Details

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Site Details

An artificial reservoir operated by Hartlepool Water Company. There are deep water areas suitable for diving duck and the northeast and northwest corners are shallower, with some exposed mud when water level is low.

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Directions

Access is from the unclassified road between Trimdon and the A19 about 2.5 miles east of Trimdon and 6 miles west of Hartlepool.

Access

There are public rights of way surrounding the reservoir suitable for viewing but strictly no access to the shore

Parking

Free parking for 4-5 cars by the Wynyard - Station Town cycleway, immediately east of the railway bridge.

Opening Times

Public footpath open at all times.

Facilities

No facilities.

Key Areas / Routes

The raised track north from the car park gives good views of the reservoir along the east bank. At the northern end a public footpath off to the left then crosses a bridge/causeway over the northwest arm before heading back south along the west bank. Viewing is restricted along this track due to a thick hedgerow but there are small gaps and two gateways.

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