Northumberland is a haven for wildlife and Kippy is ideally located to explore its variety of wildlife attractions.

The Northumberland coast is one of the most important areas in Europe for the Atlantic Grey Seal and they can be seen at any time of the year. Dolphins and Harbour Porpoises are also regularly seen. Northumberland is also the last stronghold of the Red Squirrel in England.

A great place to see the seals up close are The Farne Islands with special boat trips departing from Seahouses harbour only 7 miles from Kippy. Seals can also be seen hauled out from the mainland – with best views from the Fort on The Heugh on Holy Island.

The Farne Islands are also home to internationally important numbers of seabirds and between April and July close up encounters are guaranteed with Puffins, Razorbills, Guillemots, Shags, Kittiwakes , and Arctic, Common and Sandwich Terns. For the rare Roseate Tern it is possible to take a boat trip out to Coquet Island from Amble.

Budle Bay is a short drive from Kippy and provides a stunning backdrop to a good walk and excellent birdwatching –especially on a falling or rising tide.

Holy Island, accessed via a tidal causeway east of Beal, is a wonderful location for watching birds and marine life. Roe deer are also often seen in the dunes. The Island also attracts rare birds on a regular basis in the right weather conditions in spring and autumn.

The Cheviot Hills are easily accessed near Wooler and offer spectacular walks in an upland environment providing opportunities to see Merlins, Ring Ouzels, Whinchats and Adders amongst other species in the summer months.