Path, Silverlink Biodiversity Park, Shiremoor
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Path, Silverlink Biodiversity Park, Shiremoor
Image: © Geoff Holland Taken: 1 Aug 2020
This path, which meanders through peaceful grassland away from the main thoroughfare, is not shown on the Ordnance Survey map of the area. The Silverlink Biodiversity Park was created in 1996, on the site of a former rubbish tip, as part of a new business park development scheme. It covers an area of approximately 18 hectares and contains a variety of woodland, scrub and hedgerow, grassland and tall herb, wetland and exposed rock habitats. A giant sundial sits on top of a central hill which can be reached via a spider's web of footpaths. The park was declared a Local Nature Reserve in 2005. For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit www.northtynesidewalks.co.uk
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Image Location
Latitude
55.02325
Longitude
-1.502263