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High Keenley Fell Farm Bed & Breakfast, Hexham, Northumberland

Wildlife Safari

 

Enjoy the Wildlife and Fauna
around High Keenley Fell
on the North Pennines near Hadrian's Wall

Experience our Wealth of Birdlife,
both Ground Nesting and Woodland

Guided Safaris on Private Land
also Available

The North Pennines in Northumberland © Graeme Peacock

Feel free to roam over the land at High Keenley Fell. Enjoy the big skies and peace and quiet, only broken by the sound of the ground nesting birds.

Birds

We can also give you exclusive access to private ground above the extremely popular National Trust Allen Banks. The private ground includes a superb area of DESIGNATED ancient woodland with a wide range (listed below) that includes the largest colony of pied fly catchers in the Pennines.

Lapwing   Black Cock   Curlew

Examples of Bird Species seen at these locations:-
Ground Nesting Birds
around High Keenley Fell:       		 Birds on Private Land:
  • Redstart
  • Meadow pipit
  • Curlew
  • Lapwing
  • Redshank
  • Snipe
  • Golden plover
  • Yellow wagtail
  • Black/Red grouse
  • Pied fly Catcher
  • Wood warblers
  • Garden warblers
  • Green woodpeckers
  • Spotted woodpeckers (green spotted?)
  • Marsh warbler
  • Willow warbler
  • White throats

Flora

For those interested in very unusual flora you may like to visit our other farm which includes part of Kielder Mire, one of the most important blanket bogs in Europe. The bog and it’s associated pools support unique communities of specialised plants and insects.

Guided 'Safari'

We have also been extremely fortunate to find one of the most likeable and knowledgeable local countrymen as a guide, if you would like one. Each safari will be tailored to your wishes, children and experienced birdwatchers alike will be carried away by Stephens enthusiasm, which is not just limited to birds but also trees, wild flowers, mammals and insect life.

Please email or phone to discuss your bespoke safari.
Tel: 01434 618 344   Email: camaclean@btinternet.com