Harthope valley
Harthope valley has always attracted walkers as visitors, most notably the eminent eighteenth Century writers Sir Walter Scott and Daniel Defoe. The burn that runs along the bottom of the valley is fringed with alder woodland with wide grassy areas alongside, making it an ideal place for picnics
Carey Burn
Harthope valley has always attracted walkers as visitors, most notably the eminent eighteenth Century writers Sir Walter Scott and Daniel Defoe. The burn that runs along the bottom of the valley is fringed with alder woodland with wide grassy areas alongside, making it an ideal place for picnics.There are several parking places with a series of walks.Craggy areas such as the Carey Burn (Main picture) should hold Dipper, Ring Ouzel (inset), with Common buzzard, Peregrine and possibly Red kite visible on high ground.Common sandpiper is also a regular spring visitor to the fast flowing burns. Whinchat, wheatear, pied flycatcher, cuckoo and redstart are also present. Take the minor road west from the cente of Wooler . There is a lay-bye parking area at the bridge over the Carey Burn. It is possible to walk along the burn but the ground is uneven. This valley holds all of the target species. Take the minor road west off the A697 before Wooler signposted for North & South Middleton or Cheviot street if coming from Wooler.Head west for Langleeford. There is usually plenty of parking off road.
Birds you may hear at Harthope Valley
The Carey Burn is situated 28 miles from Felton. It is best visited in April / May where songbirds will be vocal and therefore easier to see. Raptors are present along with Ring Ouzel and wheatear. Listen to a sound recording made by Mike in the Spring.
