Sapling Hill Plantation

Wood, Forest in Northumberland

England

Sapling Hill Plantation

Bull and cow Set against the unlikely backdrop of Close House Residential Care Home.
Bull and cow Credit: Oliver Dixon

Sapling Hill Plantation is a picturesque woodland located in Northumberland, England. Situated in the heart of a lush countryside, the plantation covers a vast area of approximately 500 acres, offering visitors a serene and tranquil environment to explore.

The plantation is known for its dense forest of towering trees, predominantly consisting of oak, beech, and pine. These majestic trees provide a canopy of shade, creating a cool and refreshing atmosphere. The forest floor is covered with a rich carpet of mosses, ferns, and wildflowers, adding to the beauty and charm of the surroundings.

Visitors to Sapling Hill Plantation can enjoy a variety of activities that cater to nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers alike. Numerous trails wind through the plantation, offering opportunities for hiking, walking, and bird-watching. The trails are well-maintained and clearly marked, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all.

Wildlife is abundant in the plantation, with a diverse range of species calling it home. Bird lovers will be delighted to spot various species such as woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes. Additionally, the plantation is home to small mammals like rabbits, squirrels, and hedgehogs, creating a thriving ecosystem.

Sapling Hill Plantation is open to the public year-round and welcomes visitors of all ages. The plantation also offers educational programs, allowing visitors to learn about the local flora and fauna, as well as the importance of conservation efforts. Whether seeking a peaceful retreat or an opportunity to connect with nature, Sapling Hill Plantation offers a truly enchanting experience.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 54.921435/-2.0837975 or Grid Reference NY9458. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bull and cow Set against the unlikely backdrop of Close House Residential Care Home.
Bull and cow
Set against the unlikely backdrop of Close House Residential Care Home.
Tamworth Reds I never knew that pigs could set up quite the cacophonous racket that these two (together with a couple of others) did when they saw us and presumably thought that food  was on the way!
Tamworth Reds
I never knew that pigs could set up quite the cacophonous racket that these two (together with a couple of others) did when they saw us and presumably thought that food was on the way!
Old pump Outside Lee Nook Farm.
Old pump
Outside Lee Nook Farm.
Heffers and steers Beside the path to Lee. Tynedale in the distance.
Heffers and steers
Beside the path to Lee. Tynedale in the distance.
The path to Lee
The path to Lee
Fields beside the path from Lee to Newbigin House Farm
Fields beside the path from Lee to Newbigin House Farm
Old Milestone by UC road, Ordley The Milestone is located on grass verge on the East side of the road.  Parish of Hexhamshire (Tynedale District). Metal post with attached metal plate, Smith Patterson iron shield design, erected by the Hexham turnpike trust in the 19th Century. Half of shield missing. An earlier photograph can be found here: <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6055942" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6055942">Link</a> 

Inscription reads:-  
WHITLEY / CHAPEL / (2½) {arrow} / (HEXHAM) / (3) / ({arrow}) SMITH PATTERSON / BLAYDON /

Grade II listed. 
List Entry Number: 1045329 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1045329" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1045329">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_HXWC03
Old Milestone by UC road, Ordley
The Milestone is located on grass verge on the East side of the road.  Parish of Hexhamshire (Tynedale District). Metal post with attached metal plate, Smith Patterson iron shield design, erected by the Hexham turnpike trust in the 19th Century. Half of shield missing. An earlier photograph can be found here: Link  Inscription reads:- WHITLEY / CHAPEL / (2½) {arrow} / (HEXHAM) / (3) / ({arrow}) SMITH PATTERSON / BLAYDON / Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1045329 LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: NB_HXWC03
Gorge in Shieldhill Wood A gorge in Shieldhill Wood near the hamlet of Juniper.
Gorge in Shieldhill Wood
A gorge in Shieldhill Wood near the hamlet of Juniper.
Ford, Peth Foot Ford takes a rough lane through Devil's Water.
Ford, Peth Foot
Ford takes a rough lane through Devil's Water.
Dye House Bridge
Dye House Bridge
Dye House Cottages and former Methodist chapel Dye House Methodist Chapel can be seen in the background.  The Chapel is dated 1865 and built in the Georgian style (Pevsner).  Cottages dated 1725 and are an early example of the two-storey three bay farmhouse type (Pevsner).
Dye House Cottages and former Methodist chapel
Dye House Methodist Chapel can be seen in the background. The Chapel is dated 1865 and built in the Georgian style (Pevsner). Cottages dated 1725 and are an early example of the two-storey three bay farmhouse type (Pevsner).
Dukesfield Smelt Mill, Hexhamshire An old smelt mill stood to the southwest of Dukesfield Mill bridge. It was built in the late 18th century. The ore came from the lead mines owned by Beaumont family in Allendale. The site was demolished in 1836, and now there is nothing to be seen here apart from the gothic arches of the flue.
Dukesfield Smelt Mill, Hexhamshire
An old smelt mill stood to the southwest of Dukesfield Mill bridge. It was built in the late 18th century. The ore came from the lead mines owned by Beaumont family in Allendale. The site was demolished in 1836, and now there is nothing to be seen here apart from the gothic arches of the flue.
The Devil's Water Picture taken just upstream from the ford and footbridge near Peth Foot
The Devil's Water
Picture taken just upstream from the ford and footbridge near Peth Foot
Ford at Dye House, near Juniper
Ford at Dye House, near Juniper
Daffodils at Mollersteads
Daffodils at Mollersteads
Black Hall near Juniper Hexhamshire
Black Hall near Juniper Hexhamshire
Black Hall Hexhamshire
Black Hall Hexhamshire
The Travellers' Rest Inn on the B6306, Hexham to Blanchland & Edmundbyers road, about a mile before Slaley is reached.
The Travellers' Rest
Inn on the B6306, Hexham to Blanchland & Edmundbyers road, about a mile before Slaley is reached.
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Sapling Hill Plantation is located at Grid Ref: NY9458 (Lat: 54.921435, Lng: -2.0837975)

Unitary Authority: Northumberland

Police Authority: Northumbria

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