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Cresswell Ponds

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Cresswell Ponds is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Northumberland, covering 0.2 km². It is one of 101 SSSIs in the county. The nearest railway station is Widdrington, about 3.5 km to the west. Other SSSIs nearby include Northumberland Shore, Hadston Links and Low Hauxley Shore.

More places to visit near Cresswell Ponds

Photo along the King Charles III England Coast Path, a 2,700-mile National Trail in England.

King Charles III England Coast Path

National Trail

One path around a whole country — beach, clifftop and seawall the entire way round England's coast, opening stretch by stretch.

0.2 km NE · spans 24 counties

Photo along the Northumberland Coast Path, a 62-mile long-distance path running from Cresswell to Berwick-upon-Tweed, north east England.

Northumberland Coast Path

Long-distance path

Cresswell to Berwick past Warkworth, Dunstanburgh and Bamburgh — castle after castle on the gentlest of the great coast walks.

0.2 km NE · Northumberland

Photo of Druridge Bay Country Park, a country park near Amble, Northumberland, north east England.

Druridge Bay Country Park

Country park near Amble

A country park in Northumberland.

3.7 km N

Photo of Queen Elizabeth Ii Country Park, a country park near Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, Northumberland, north east England.

Queen Elizabeth Ii Country Park

Country park near Newbiggin-by-the-Sea

A country park in Northumberland.

5.1 km S

Photo of Druridge Bay, a swimming spot near Amble, Northumberland, north east England.Highlight

Druridge Bay

Designated bathing water near Amble

Seven-mile arc of dune-backed sand.

5.4 km N

Photo of The Couple, a landmark near Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, Northumberland, north east England.Highlight

The Couple

Landmark near Newbiggin-by-the-Sea

Sean Henry's larger-than-life bronze pair standing out on a platform in Newbiggin bay, Britain's first permanent offshore sculpture.

7.1 km SE