Beech Wood

Wood, Forest in Northumberland

England

Beech Wood

Alpacas grazing at Wood Hall farm They seem happy here!
Alpacas grazing at Wood Hall farm Credit: Russel Wills

Beech Wood is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Northumberland, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, it is known for its dense population of beech trees, which give the wood its name. Situated near the village of Beechburn, the wood attracts nature enthusiasts and hikers alike, offering a tranquil escape from the bustling city life.

The wood boasts a diverse ecosystem, providing habitat to a wide array of flora and fauna. The beech trees dominate the landscape, with their smooth grey trunks and vibrant green foliage, creating a stunning spectacle, especially during the autumn months when the leaves turn golden and create a beautiful carpet on the forest floor. The wood is also home to other tree species such as oak, ash, and birch, adding to its biodiversity.

Beech Wood offers numerous walking trails, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty at their own pace. The paths wind through the wood, leading to hidden clearings, babbling brooks, and small ponds. The tranquil atmosphere and the sound of birdsong create a serene ambiance, making it a haven for those seeking solace in nature.

The wood is a haven for wildlife as well, with a plethora of species calling it home. Birds, including woodpeckers, thrushes, and various songbirds, are commonly spotted in the trees, while small mammals like squirrels and rabbits can be seen scurrying through the undergrowth. In spring, the forest floor comes alive with a carpet of bluebells, creating a breathtaking sight.

Beech Wood, with its natural beauty and diverse ecosystem, offers a delightful experience for nature lovers and provides a peaceful retreat from the outside world.

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Beech Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.340458/-2.0556099 or Grid Reference NT9605. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Alpacas grazing at Wood Hall farm They seem happy here!
Alpacas grazing at Wood Hall farm
They seem happy here!
A hembra and a cria (Mum and baby alpaca) In a paddock near Sharperton on the River Coquet.
A hembra and a cria (Mum and baby alpaca)
In a paddock near Sharperton on the River Coquet.
Road sign casualty of Storm Arwen But the post looks pretty rusty too!
Alpacas over the fence.
Road sign casualty of Storm Arwen
But the post looks pretty rusty too! Alpacas over the fence.
Trig point at Burradon Mains At 235m with a flush bracket number S7920.
With former tip used as a manure 'depot' in the background.
Looking over the Foxton Burn valley.
Storm Arwen took down adjacent trees.
Trig point at Burradon Mains
At 235m with a flush bracket number S7920. With former tip used as a manure 'depot' in the background. Looking over the Foxton Burn valley. Storm Arwen took down adjacent trees.
Burradon Mains trig point Threatened by windfall from Storm Arwen.
Burradon Mains trig point
Threatened by windfall from Storm Arwen.
Lane to High Farnham Taken from its junction with the road between Sharperton and Thropton.
Lane to High Farnham
Taken from its junction with the road between Sharperton and Thropton.
River Coquet at Sharperton
River Coquet at Sharperton
Tree above Sharperton
Tree above Sharperton
Across pasture to Square Wood Gentle hillside at Burradon Mains farm with a view to Square Wood and the valley of Thackwell Burn.
Across pasture to Square Wood
Gentle hillside at Burradon Mains farm with a view to Square Wood and the valley of Thackwell Burn.
Farmland at Burradon Mains Cattle and sheep in pastures below Burradon Mains farm.
Farmland at Burradon Mains
Cattle and sheep in pastures below Burradon Mains farm.
Beeches at Burradon Mains A plantation of mature beeches alongside the road above Burradon Mains.
Beeches at Burradon Mains
A plantation of mature beeches alongside the road above Burradon Mains.
Road junction above Sharperton Many rural roads in Northumberland retain the old and attractive cast iron signposts, but if there was ever one here of that type it has been replaced by a more mundane modern style.
Road junction above Sharperton
Many rural roads in Northumberland retain the old and attractive cast iron signposts, but if there was ever one here of that type it has been replaced by a more mundane modern style.
Sheep at Sheepbanks Not the usual Cheviot or Swaledale breeds often found in this area, but a type with rather long ears which must be Blue Faced Leicester.
Sheep at Sheepbanks
Not the usual Cheviot or Swaledale breeds often found in this area, but a type with rather long ears which must be Blue Faced Leicester.
Country lane north of Sharperton A narrow and little used lane that runs from The Peels and Well House Farm towards Sharperton.
Country lane north of Sharperton
A narrow and little used lane that runs from The Peels and Well House Farm towards Sharperton.
Sheep pasture, Well House Farm Pastureland with sheep at Well House Farm near Harbottle.
Sheep pasture, Well House Farm
Pastureland with sheep at Well House Farm near Harbottle.
Country lane, Well House Farm Looking away from the farm turning in a north easterly direction along a little used country lane.
Country lane, Well House Farm
Looking away from the farm turning in a north easterly direction along a little used country lane.
Driving cattle at Sharperton Like a scene from the Wild West - traffic has to stop as this herd is driven over the Coquet bridge at Sharperton.
Driving cattle at Sharperton
Like a scene from the Wild West - traffic has to stop as this herd is driven over the Coquet bridge at Sharperton.
Essential services at Sharperton Postbox and telephone kiosk at the hamlet of Sharperton. The kiosk still has its phone - but probably for not much longer.
Essential services at Sharperton
Postbox and telephone kiosk at the hamlet of Sharperton. The kiosk still has its phone - but probably for not much longer.
Show me another place!

Beech Wood is located at Grid Ref: NT9605 (Lat: 55.340458, Lng: -2.0556099)

Unitary Authority: Northumberland

Police Authority: Northumbria

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