Dovecrag Plantation

Wood, Forest in Northumberland

England

Dovecrag Plantation

Walled Garden, Ford Castle Outside corner of the garden.
Walled Garden, Ford Castle Credit: Oliver Dixon

Dovecrag Plantation is a picturesque woodland located in Northumberland, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, it is nestled within the stunning Northumberland National Park, renowned for its natural beauty and diverse wildlife.

The plantation is predominantly composed of mature deciduous trees, such as oak, beech, and ash, creating a captivating canopy that provides shade and shelter for a variety of flora and fauna. The woodland floor is adorned with an array of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, adding to the enchanting atmosphere.

Dovecrag Plantation is renowned for its rich biodiversity. It is home to numerous species of birds, including woodpeckers, tits, and owls, which can be spotted throughout the year. The woodland also attracts small mammals such as foxes, badgers, and rabbits, as well as a diverse range of insects, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and wildlife photographers.

The plantation offers visitors a network of well-maintained walking trails, allowing them to explore the woodland's hidden gems. These paths wind through the trees, leading to secluded clearings and small ponds, offering tranquil spots for relaxation or wildlife observation.

Dovecrag Plantation is a popular destination for nature lovers, hikers, and families seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of nature. It provides an opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse oneself in the serenity and beauty of Northumberland's woodlands.

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Dovecrag Plantation Images

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Walled Garden, Ford Castle Outside corner of the garden.
Walled Garden, Ford Castle
Outside corner of the garden.
Cypress tree, Ford Castle Multiple trunks of a cypress tree standing beside the walkway to Ford Castle. Many of the trees on this avenue seem to exhibit the same fate.
Cypress tree, Ford Castle
Multiple trunks of a cypress tree standing beside the walkway to Ford Castle. Many of the trees on this avenue seem to exhibit the same fate.
Mural in the Lady Waterford Hall Louisa, Lady Waterford, dowager of the Ford Castle estate established the village school in 1860 and painted biblical scenes on the walls in pre-Raphaelite style. The hall is now a museum dedicated to her work.
Mural in the Lady Waterford Hall
Louisa, Lady Waterford, dowager of the Ford Castle estate established the village school in 1860 and painted biblical scenes on the walls in pre-Raphaelite style. The hall is now a museum dedicated to her work.
Mural in the Lady Waterford Hall Louisa, Lady Waterford, dowager of the Ford Castle estate established the village school in 1860 and painted biblical scenes on the walls in pre-Raphaelite style. The hall is now a museum dedicated to her work.
Mural in the Lady Waterford Hall
Louisa, Lady Waterford, dowager of the Ford Castle estate established the village school in 1860 and painted biblical scenes on the walls in pre-Raphaelite style. The hall is now a museum dedicated to her work.
Piano, Lady Waterford Hall This Bechstein piano dating from 1902 was first installed in St George's Church, Glasgow before being purchased for the Ford estate. There is an identical piano in Shaw's Corner in Hertfordshire, the home of George Bernard Shaw.
Piano, Lady Waterford Hall
This Bechstein piano dating from 1902 was first installed in St George's Church, Glasgow before being purchased for the Ford estate. There is an identical piano in Shaw's Corner in Hertfordshire, the home of George Bernard Shaw.
Village well, Ford
Village well, Ford
Lady Waterford Hall Looking towards the schoolroom in Ford.
Lady Waterford Hall
Looking towards the schoolroom in Ford.
Towards the Post Office Looking across part of Ford Village from Waterford Hall.
Towards the Post Office
Looking across part of Ford Village from Waterford Hall.
Ford Colliery Chimney <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1020746?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1020746?section=official-list-entry">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>
Ford Colliery Chimney
Ford Moss Raised Bog <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.nwt.org.uk/nature-reserves/ford-moss" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.nwt.org.uk/nature-reserves/ford-moss">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>
Ford Moss Raised Bog
Lady Waterford Hall Ford is an estate village. The hall began life as the village school but became the hall when the school closed. Lady Waterford's endowment included some celebrated murals.
Lady Waterford Hall
Ford is an estate village. The hall began life as the village school but became the hall when the school closed. Lady Waterford's endowment included some celebrated murals.
Ford Post Office Part of the estate village. Doubled up as a tea room.
Ford Post Office
Part of the estate village. Doubled up as a tea room.
Kimmerston
Kimmerston
Kimmerston
Kimmerston
Field above Kimmerston
Field above Kimmerston
Near White Hill View towards Goatscrag Hill.
Near White Hill
View towards Goatscrag Hill.
Road over White Hill
Road over White Hill
Road from Routin Lynn
Road from Routin Lynn
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Dovecrag Plantation is located at Grid Ref: NT9636 (Lat: 55.626068, Lng: -2.0584928)

Unitary Authority: Northumberland

Police Authority: Northumbria

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Nearby Amenities

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Dovehole Hill
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 55.6253795/-2.0548551
Ford Moss Nature Reserve
Leisure: nature_reserve
Tourism: attraction
Lat/Long: 55.6304667/-2.0577461
Viewpoint - near Ford Moss
Source: local knowledge
Tourism: viewpoint
Lat/Long: 55.6290766/-2.0635698
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