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Hole Plantation

Wood, Forest in Durham

England

Hole Plantation

Grazing pasture at Newhouse Pastures This is an area of level pasture adjacent to the Weardale Way.
Grazing pasture at Newhouse Pastures Credit: Clive Nicholson

Hole Plantation is a picturesque woodland located in Durham, England. This 200-acre forested area is known for its natural beauty and serene atmosphere. The plantation is situated in the heart of the Durham countryside, providing visitors with a tranquil escape from the bustling city life.

The woodland is primarily composed of various species of trees, including oak, beech, and birch, creating a diverse and lush environment. The dense canopy provides shade and shelter for a wide range of wildlife, making it an ideal habitat for birds, squirrels, and other woodland creatures. Nature enthusiasts will also find an abundance of flora, such as bluebells and wild garlic, adding bursts of color to the forest floor.

Hole Plantation offers several walking trails that wind through the woodland, allowing visitors to explore its natural wonders. These paths are well-maintained, making it accessible for both leisurely strolls and more adventurous hikes. Along the way, visitors can enjoy the peaceful sound of birdsong and the scent of fresh pine.

The plantation is a popular destination for outdoor activities, such as picnicking, birdwatching, and photography. It provides an ideal setting for families to spend quality time together and for individuals to unwind in nature's embrace. The tranquil ambiance and striking beauty of the Hole Plantation make it a must-visit location for anyone seeking solace in Durham's woodlands.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 54.740128/-2.2185657 or Grid Reference NY8638. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Grazing pasture at Newhouse Pastures This is an area of level pasture adjacent to the Weardale Way.
Grazing pasture at Newhouse Pastures
This is an area of level pasture adjacent to the Weardale Way.
Farmland west of St John's Chapel
Farmland west of St John's Chapel
River Wear near Waterside Farm
River Wear near Waterside Farm
Newfield The property at Newfield seen along its access road high on the northern side of Weardale.
Newfield
The property at Newfield seen along its access road high on the northern side of Weardale.
Trees on grazing land at West Blackdene Several deciduous trees in the field which has rough grazing; it's south of a minor road in Weardale. Chapel Fell is the moorland hill in the distance.
Trees on grazing land at West Blackdene
Several deciduous trees in the field which has rough grazing; it's south of a minor road in Weardale. Chapel Fell is the moorland hill in the distance.
Trees in valley of Elmford Cleugh Elmford Cleugh is a tributary of the River Wear descending on the north side of the valley.
Trees in valley of Elmford Cleugh
Elmford Cleugh is a tributary of the River Wear descending on the north side of the valley.
Head of the River Wear The point where Killhope Burn and Burnhope Burn meet to become the River Wear - at the aptly named village of Wearhead.
Head of the River Wear
The point where Killhope Burn and Burnhope Burn meet to become the River Wear - at the aptly named village of Wearhead.
Wearhead The A689 running through the small village of Wearhead
Wearhead
The A689 running through the small village of Wearhead
West Blackdene Small community near Ireshopeburn in Weardale
West Blackdene
Small community near Ireshopeburn in Weardale
Weardale Way between Wearhead and West Blackdene Riverside path in pastures beside the Wear
Weardale Way between Wearhead and West Blackdene
Riverside path in pastures beside the Wear
River Wear at West Blackdene The Weardale Way crosses the river at this point, to reach West Blackdene
River Wear at West Blackdene
The Weardale Way crosses the river at this point, to reach West Blackdene
On the Weardale Way opposite Iresburnhope The long distance footpath on the banks of the Wear, opposite the small village of Iresburnhope
On the Weardale Way opposite Iresburnhope
The long distance footpath on the banks of the Wear, opposite the small village of Iresburnhope
Newhouse Pasture Green pasture on the valley floor of Weardale
Newhouse Pasture
Green pasture on the valley floor of Weardale
Footbridge across the River Wear A 77 mile route following the River Wear from the sea at the Lindesfarne Memorial, Sunderland to the headwaters in the east Pennines, keeping as close as is possible to the river. It visits Lumley Castle, Durham (where the Castle and Cathedral forms a World Heritage Site), Bishop Auckland and Stanhope. After Stanhope the Way makes a northward loop to Rookhope to take in part of a tributary, Rookhope Burn.
Footbridge across the River Wear
A 77 mile route following the River Wear from the sea at the Lindesfarne Memorial, Sunderland to the headwaters in the east Pennines, keeping as close as is possible to the river. It visits Lumley Castle, Durham (where the Castle and Cathedral forms a World Heritage Site), Bishop Auckland and Stanhope. After Stanhope the Way makes a northward loop to Rookhope to take in part of a tributary, Rookhope Burn.
River level monitoring station on the Killhope Burn, Wearhead For information on water levels: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://riverlevels.uk/killhope-burn-stanhope-wearhead#.YpYn1qjMJPY" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://riverlevels.uk/killhope-burn-stanhope-wearhead#.YpYn1qjMJPY">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
River level monitoring station on the Killhope Burn, Wearhead
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The head of the Wear at Wearhead The River Wear starts here, below the junction of the Burnhope Burn and the Killhope Burn. Weardale, and the Weardale Way start 4½ miles upstream at the head of the Killhope Burn
The head of the Wear at Wearhead
The River Wear starts here, below the junction of the Burnhope Burn and the Killhope Burn. Weardale, and the Weardale Way start 4½ miles upstream at the head of the Killhope Burn
Public convenience, Wearhead The villages of Weardale are well supplied with free toilets.
Public convenience, Wearhead
The villages of Weardale are well supplied with free toilets.
The Weardale Way crossing the Wear to West Blackdene A 77 mile route following the River Wear from the sea at the Lindesfarne Memorial, Sunderland to the headwaters in the east Pennines, keeping as close as is possible to the river. It visits Lumley Castle, Durham (where the Castle and Cathedral forms a World Heritage Site), Bishop Auckland and Stanhope. After Stanhope the Way makes a northward loop to Rookhope to take in part of a tributary, Rookhope Burn.
The Weardale Way crossing the Wear to West Blackdene
A 77 mile route following the River Wear from the sea at the Lindesfarne Memorial, Sunderland to the headwaters in the east Pennines, keeping as close as is possible to the river. It visits Lumley Castle, Durham (where the Castle and Cathedral forms a World Heritage Site), Bishop Auckland and Stanhope. After Stanhope the Way makes a northward loop to Rookhope to take in part of a tributary, Rookhope Burn.
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Hole Plantation is located at Grid Ref: NY8638 (Lat: 54.740128, Lng: -2.2185657)

Unitary Authority: County Durham

Police Authority: Durham

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