Sitwell's Lair Wood

Wood, Forest in Northumberland

England

Sitwell's Lair Wood

Arable field Near Lickar Moor Farm.
Arable field Credit: Walter Baxter

Sitwell's Lair Wood is a captivating woodland area located in Northumberland, England. Covering an expansive area, this enchanting forest is nestled within the picturesque Northumberland countryside. The wood is known for its natural beauty, diverse wildlife, and tranquil atmosphere, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

The wood is characterized by its dense canopy of towering trees, including oak, beech, and ash, which provide a haven for a variety of bird species and other woodland creatures. Visitors to Sitwell's Lair Wood can expect to encounter a myriad of wildlife, such as deer, squirrels, and a plethora of bird species, including woodpeckers and owls.

The woodland offers a network of well-maintained trails, allowing visitors to explore its hidden corners and discover its stunning natural features. As one ventures deeper into the wood, they will come across babbling brooks, small ponds, and moss-covered rocks, creating a sense of tranquility and serenity.

Sitwell's Lair Wood is a true haven for nature lovers, offering the opportunity to reconnect with the natural world and experience the beauty of Northumberland's countryside. Whether it's a leisurely stroll, a picnic amongst the trees, or a more adventurous hike, this wood provides a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

It is important to note that Sitwell's Lair Wood is privately owned, and visitors are encouraged to respect the land by following designated paths, refraining from littering, and being mindful of the wildlife that calls this enchanting woodland home.

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Sitwell's Lair Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.655047/-2.0537209 or Grid Reference NT9640. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Arable field Near Lickar Moor Farm.
Arable field
Near Lickar Moor Farm.
Woodside Farm The entrance drive to Woodside Farm is lined with trees.
Woodside Farm
The entrance drive to Woodside Farm is lined with trees.
Coal Harbour View over recently planted field towards Harbour Wood.
Coal Harbour
View over recently planted field towards Harbour Wood.
Woodside Farm
Woodside Farm
Bird Bath? In the field next to the garden of the one and only house at Coal Harbour.
Bird Bath?
In the field next to the garden of the one and only house at Coal Harbour.
Top up for the bird bath? On Brackenside Farm near Bowsden, Northumberland
Top up for the bird bath?
On Brackenside Farm near Bowsden, Northumberland
Farmland & Forestry near Brackenside
Farmland & Forestry near Brackenside
Pond and crag, Etal Moor Fell sandstone outcrops.
Pond and crag, Etal Moor
Fell sandstone outcrops.
Fenced off path, Hazely Hill Fenced off area around a field, probably to enable cattle to be moved through a field without mixing. The field with the trough had cows and calves in it, and the background field contained approx. year old cattle.
Fenced off path, Hazely Hill
Fenced off area around a field, probably to enable cattle to be moved through a field without mixing. The field with the trough had cows and calves in it, and the background field contained approx. year old cattle.
Woodside Moor A mix of woodland and good grazing for cattle, not rough grazing as shown on the map.
Woodside Moor
A mix of woodland and good grazing for cattle, not rough grazing as shown on the map.
Cattle, Watchlaw Field between plantations. The cattle were very much on the nervous side of curiosity, and only when it was obvious that I was leaving along the bridleway did they do their usual cautious advancing trick that some folk find unnerving.
Cattle, Watchlaw
Field between plantations. The cattle were very much on the nervous side of curiosity, and only when it was obvious that I was leaving along the bridleway did they do their usual cautious advancing trick that some folk find unnerving.
Whitelee Moor
Whitelee Moor
Wheat, Dunsall
Wheat, Dunsall
B6353, Dunsall
B6353, Dunsall
Farm Road This road to Brackenside Farm is also a right of way route.
Farm Road
This road to Brackenside Farm is also a right of way route.
Ruin at Ford Common Ford Common Cottage, a more substantial cottage,was located nearby to this ruin. A Bronze Age burial mound was excavated on Ford Common in the 19th century and was found to contain three human cremations. Since then, Ford Common has been considerably quarried and no visible trace of the burial mound appears to have survived.
Ruin at Ford Common
Ford Common Cottage, a more substantial cottage,was located nearby to this ruin. A Bronze Age burial mound was excavated on Ford Common in the 19th century and was found to contain three human cremations. Since then, Ford Common has been considerably quarried and no visible trace of the burial mound appears to have survived.
Field boundary at Watchlaw Farm
Field boundary at Watchlaw Farm
Track to Etal Moor
Track to Etal Moor
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Sitwell's Lair Wood is located at Grid Ref: NT9640 (Lat: 55.655047, Lng: -2.0537209)

Unitary Authority: Northumberland

Police Authority: Northumbria

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