Styden Wood

Wood, Forest in Northumberland

England

Styden Wood

Turret 29a on Hadrian's Wall at Black Carts
Turret 29a on Hadrian's Wall at Black Carts Credit: Sandy Gerrard

Styden Wood is a picturesque forest located in the county of Northumberland, England. Covering an area of approximately 250 acres, it is known for its diverse range of trees and tranquil atmosphere. The wood is nestled within the beautiful Northumberland National Park, offering visitors a stunning natural setting to explore.

The forest is primarily composed of native broadleaf trees, including oak, birch, and beech. These trees create a dense canopy that provides shade and shelter to a variety of wildlife, making Styden Wood a haven for nature enthusiasts. The forest floor is covered in a lush carpet of ferns, bluebells, and wildflowers, adding to its scenic beauty.

There are several walking trails that wind through Styden Wood, providing visitors with the opportunity to immerse themselves in the peaceful surroundings. These trails range in difficulty, catering to both casual strollers and experienced hikers. Along the way, walkers may encounter a range of wildlife, including red squirrels, roe deer, and a variety of bird species.

Styden Wood is also home to a small stream that meanders through the forest, adding to its charm. The gentle babbling of the water and the dappled sunlight filtering through the trees create a serene and calming atmosphere.

Overall, Styden Wood offers a tranquil retreat for those seeking to reconnect with nature. With its diverse range of trees, abundant wildlife, and peaceful walking trails, it is a must-visit destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

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Styden Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.035294/-2.1602785 or Grid Reference NY8971. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Turret 29a on Hadrian's Wall at Black Carts
Turret 29a on Hadrian's Wall at Black Carts
Milecastle 29 on Hadrian's Wall This milecastle survives as an earthwork.
Milecastle 29 on Hadrian's Wall
This milecastle survives as an earthwork.
Hadrian's Wall ditch west of Walwick Hadrian's wall or 'Vallum Aelium' is the remains of a large Roman fortification. The wall extended west from Segedunum at Wallsend on the River Tyne to the shore of the Solway Firth, ending a short but unknown distance west of the village of Bowness-on-Solway. Construction probably started sometime in AD 122 and was largely completed within six years.

The remains were made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.
Hadrian's Wall ditch west of Walwick
Hadrian's wall or 'Vallum Aelium' is the remains of a large Roman fortification. The wall extended west from Segedunum at Wallsend on the River Tyne to the shore of the Solway Firth, ending a short but unknown distance west of the village of Bowness-on-Solway. Construction probably started sometime in AD 122 and was largely completed within six years. The remains were made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.
Grassy bank near Keepershield
Grassy bank near Keepershield
B6320 near Keepershield Towards Wark.
B6320 near Keepershield
Towards Wark.
Hadrian's Wall Path near Black Carts
Hadrian's Wall Path near Black Carts
Hadrian's Wall near Limestone Bank Captured in the early evening with a haar setting in over the surrounding countryside.  Gorse provides a vibrant splash of yellow from thickets growing in the defensive ditch.
Hadrian's Wall near Limestone Bank
Captured in the early evening with a haar setting in over the surrounding countryside. Gorse provides a vibrant splash of yellow from thickets growing in the defensive ditch.
B6318 west of Walwick
B6318 west of Walwick
B6318 west of Walwick
B6318 west of Walwick
Hadrian's Wall Trail at Black Carts A good exposure of the lower courses of the Wall which here has been conserved.
Hadrian's Wall Trail at Black Carts
A good exposure of the lower courses of the Wall which here has been conserved.
Hadrian's Wall Trail at Tower Tye The trail is beside the road and virtually nothing of the Wall can be seen in this section.
Hadrian's Wall Trail at Tower Tye
The trail is beside the road and virtually nothing of the Wall can be seen in this section.
Lone tree beside fragment of Roman Wall An extant stretch of Hadrian's Wall albeit reduced in height.
Lone tree beside fragment of Roman Wall
An extant stretch of Hadrian's Wall albeit reduced in height.
Field crossed by ditch The field of rough grazing is crossed by the ditch which ran on the northern side of Hadrian's Wall. There's a disturbance to the flat surface of the grass which is probably that feature. The stones of the wall itself have been removed: those which remained at the time were used in the 18th. century as material for the construction of a 'Military Road', now the B6318!
Field crossed by ditch
The field of rough grazing is crossed by the ditch which ran on the northern side of Hadrian's Wall. There's a disturbance to the flat surface of the grass which is probably that feature. The stones of the wall itself have been removed: those which remained at the time were used in the 18th. century as material for the construction of a 'Military Road', now the B6318!
Vallum, Walwick Fell
Vallum, Walwick Fell
Old Milestone by Rye Hill, Walwick, Humshaugh parish Carved stone post by the UC road, in parish of HUMSHAUGH (TYNEDALE District), Rye Hill, Walwick, on grass verge, on West side of road. Military road number tombstone, erected by the Newcastle upon Tyne to Carlisle turnpike trust in the 19th century. 

Inscription reads:-
(2)3

Northumberland HER.
Reference number: N19025 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=N19025&resourceID=110" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=N19025&resourceID=110">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>
 
Milestone Society National ID: NB_NCCL23.
Old Milestone by Rye Hill, Walwick, Humshaugh parish
Carved stone post by the UC road, in parish of HUMSHAUGH (TYNEDALE District), Rye Hill, Walwick, on grass verge, on West side of road. Military road number tombstone, erected by the Newcastle upon Tyne to Carlisle turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- (2)3 Northumberland HER. Reference number: N19025 LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: NB_NCCL23.
Mound on Walwick Fell The mound near an disused limestone quarry <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6142728">NY8870 : Disused limestone quarry, Walwick Fell</a> south-east of Walwick Fell is shown as a limekiln on the 1st edition OS map. All that survives today are an earth mound with stone sticking out. Limestone was burnt in kilns such as this to produce lime, which was used to make cement or improve soil quality.
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Mound on Walwick Fell
The mound near an disused limestone quarry NY8870 : Disused limestone quarry, Walwick Fell south-east of Walwick Fell is shown as a limekiln on the 1st edition OS map. All that survives today are an earth mound with stone sticking out. Limestone was burnt in kilns such as this to produce lime, which was used to make cement or improve soil quality. LinkExternal link
Disused limestone quarry, Walwick Fell Provided a source of limestone for a limekiln of the east side shown on the 1st edition OS map <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6142712">NY8870 : Mound on Walwick Fell</a>
Disused limestone quarry, Walwick Fell
Provided a source of limestone for a limekiln of the east side shown on the 1st edition OS map NY8870 : Mound on Walwick Fell
Road near Simonburn Looking east.
Road near Simonburn
Looking east.
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Styden Wood is located at Grid Ref: NY8971 (Lat: 55.035294, Lng: -2.1602785)

Unitary Authority: Northumberland

Police Authority: Northumbria

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Located within 500m of 55.035294,-2.1602785
Barrier: stile
Step Count: 3
Stile: stepover
Lat/Long: 55.0313622/-2.1602436
Barrier: stile
Step Count: 5
Stile: ladder
Lat/Long: 55.0318254/-2.162754
Hiking: yes
Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 55.031968/-2.1577115
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