Descrizione
Craster and Dunstanburgh Castle has a good mix of coastal habitats providing for a range of interesting species, including a seabird colony, and good shelter and food for migrants arriving from across the North Sea. Among the birds you can observe are Edredone, Fulmaro, Gabbiano tridattilo, Spioncello marino, Gazza marina, Marangone dal ciuffo, Beccaccia di mare, Voltapietre and Chiurlo maggiore.
Dettagli
Accesso
Bus services X18 from Newcastle to Berwick and 418 from Alnwick to Belford both call at Craster. Car parking available at the entrance to the village (pay & display). Note the car park can be busy and is often full in summer. Access to Dunstanburgh Castle is by foot or cycle only; the castle is built on a clifftop offering close views of Fulmaro, Gabbiano tridattilo, and Gazza marina. Seawatching from the castle for other seabirds can be worthwhile. In spring and autumn, look for passage migrants like Culbianco and Merlo dal collare on the walk up to the castle.
The old quarry behind the car park is now a wooded bird reserve, the Arnold Memorial Reserve, with a variety of species including locally scarce Cincia alpestre. The small harbour usually has Voltapietre and Piovanello violetto in autumn and winter. The circular route indicated on the map is about 6 km.
Terreno e habitat
Foresta , Canyon/scogliera , Spiaggia , Terreni coltivati , Alberi e cespugli sparsi , Prateria/pascolo , Mare , Città/paeseCaratteristiche dell’area
Terreno piano , Collinoso , Roccioso , Paesaggio aperto , Non ombreggiatoPercorso ad anello
NoÈ utile un cannocchiale?
Può essere utileBuona stagione per il BW
Tutto l'annoMiglior periodo per visitare
Estate , Migrazione primaverile , Migrazione autunnale , Primavera , Inverno , AutunnoPercorso
Sentiero ampio , Sentiero strettoGrado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi
Difficoltà mediaModalità di accesso
A piedi , Bicicletta , Sedia a rotelleCapanno/torretta di osservazione
NoInformazioni aggiuntive
For gourmets, Craster is famous for its kippers (smoked herring) - these are a delicious must-try food for visitors.


