Owned by Newcastle City Council, it is designated as a Local Nature Reserve and a
Site of Nature Conservation Interest.
It is also 1.6km from Northumberland National Park, 100m from a
Site of Nature Conservation Interest, close to several listed buildings and two conservation areas.
The Friends admit the task is huge, but attainable, and are calling on Teessiders and ex pats from across the world to "move a mountain and make history" The eastern part of the site, formerly part of Wilton Castle Estate and a
Site of Nature Conservation Interest, was ICI owned from 1945 until its sale to private owners in around 2000.
When it drained the water away the
Site of Nature Conservation Interest and the children's sailing school was destroyed.
The park is a
site of nature conservation interest and the lake area is designated as a local nature reserve.
The privately owned land, at a guide price of PS425,000, is Lazenby Bank - the eastern part of the hills, formerly part of the Wilton Castle Estate and a
Site of Nature Conservation Interest. It was an ICI property from 1945 until its sale to private owners in the 1990s, it's available as a whole, or in eight separate lots.
It applied to have the land registered, arguing it has been used for recreation purposes for 50 years or more and is a
Site of Nature Conservation Interest.
The park is a
site of Nature Conservation Interest and the lake is designated as a Local Nature Reserve.
It is a
Site of Nature Conservation Interest and home to the endangered water vole.
Also nearby, through the gate and along the bridleway, is the Reeth Nature Reserve, a large pond and surrounding woodland designated as a
site of nature conservation interest.
Llanishen reservoir is a
Site of Nature Conservation Interest and on its banks live rare pink wax cap fungi.
Concerns have also been voiced over the impact of the turbine on the landscape and its proximity to Rothley deserted Medieval Village and Rothley Tower - both of which are Scheduled Ancient Monuments, grade two star listed Rothley Castle and grade two listed Rothley Park Farm, as well as Rothley Lakes
Site of Nature Conservation Interest and Wildlife Trust Reserve.