Choppington Woods Walk

1.6 miles (2.6 km)

This circular walk takes you around the Choppington Community Woodland in the Northumberland village of Choppington.
The woodland occupies the reclaimed site of the former High Pit and Low Pit collieries, which once employed more than a thousand people before closing in 1966. Today, the old mining landscape has been transformed into a peaceful nature reserve, with a network of paths through mixed woodland, grassland and open spaces.... There is also a pond with a dipping platform, providing an interesting spot to look for aquatic wildlife and minibeasts. The woods are particularly notable for their red squirrels, roe deer and willow tits, while other birds recorded in the area include goldcrests, jays, blackbirds, woodpeckers, redwings and tawny owls. Keep an eye out for movement among the trees and listen for birdsong as you follow the paths.
You can continue your walking in the area by heading south to visit Bedlington Country Park.