The Rising Sun Country Park

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Admission:	Free
Street:	Whitley Road
Area:	Benton
Town:	Newcastle
Postcode:	NE12 9SS
Telephone:	0191 2007841
Email:	risingsun@northtyneside.gov.uk
Website:	http://www.northtyneside.gov.uk/browse.shtml?p_subjectcategory=523

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Description:

The Country Park is a 400 acre green oasis located in the heart of the borough. Admission to the park is free.

The park is open at all times every day of the year.

The wildlife within the Country Park is rich and diverse. The lake area is designated as a Local Nature Reserve. The habitats within the Park include grassland, woodland, pond, wetlands and a lake.

There is a bird hide for keen bird watchers to use. This overlooks the Swallow Pond

For walkers, cyclists and horse riders there is an extensive network of footpaths and bridleways. Some of these paths are accessible for the disabled.

There is a permanent Orienteering Course within the Park. Orienteering Packs can be purchased from the Reception at a cost of £2.50.

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