Ouse Burn Way: Dragonfly Walk

Join us to celebrate the amazing dragonflies and damselflies of the North East!

This beginner-friendly walk will take place at the wonderful Woolsington Parish Ponds. This local site is a mosaic of different habitats like woodland, freshwater ponds, and grasslands supporting an array of invertebrates. It is also a popular spot for watching dragonflies like Banded Demoiselle, Common Hawker and the Four-Spotted Chaser.

Please wear suitable clothing and a hat as it might be sunny or warm. If you have them, it may help to bring a pair of binoculars for an enhanced dragonfly -watching experience.

Event lead: Neha Mujumdar

Event length: 1 session, Saturday 15 August, 12.00 pm -2.00 pm (approx)

Meet at: Woolsington Parish Pond (Lily Pond), Woolsington, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NZ 19165 69726, W3W: ///riots.fishery.runner.

Event cost: free (but donations welcome 😊)

Please plan your route beforehand as there is no on site parking. Map with meeting point and details for various nearby parking options included below.

Photos will be taken at this event to use on social media and in NHSN publicity material. If you would prefer not to be photographed please let us know at the start of the event.

Toilet facilities are not available and there is no cafe on site.

The walk is approximately 1.5 miles along a trail. Please wear sturdy footwear as some of the paths can be uneven in places and can get muddy in places. This site is not generally regarded as wheelchair accessible.

Made possible by the Reece Foundation, The Ouse Burn Way offers events that encourage people of all ages to connect with nature. From exploring local wildlife to discovering the hidden gems in your community, these activities are a great way to experience the natural world in Newcastle and North Tyneside. What will you spot in your own neighbourhood? Come along and join us for some outdoor fun, and start noticing the wildlife around you. For more information about the project, please click here.

Map to show how to get to meeting point (red x) below. Best options for parking are Cowell's Garden Centre (B on map, w3w//hops.agreed.neck) or layby on A696 (D on map, w3w//engage.pages.rival - please note this layby has limited parking).

Please leave extra time!