Toftrigg Plantation

Wood, Forest in Durham

England

Toftrigg Plantation

Wall and grassy track climbing out of valley The wall climbs to the north from the valley of the Blackton Beck.
The run of knolls on the skyline are known as Knotts. — Wall and grassy track climbing out of valley Credit: Trevor Littlewood

Toftrigg Plantation is a picturesque woodland area located in Durham, England. Situated in the heart of the county, the plantation covers an area of approximately 200 acres and is known for its dense and diverse forest.

The woodland is primarily composed of various species of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and ash, which create a vibrant and colorful canopy during the autumn months. The forest floor is covered with a rich carpet of mosses, ferns, and wildflowers, adding to the natural beauty of the area.

Toftrigg Plantation boasts a well-maintained network of walking trails, offering visitors the opportunity to explore the woodland and enjoy its tranquility. These trails are suitable for all levels of hikers and provide access to hidden gems such as babbling brooks, small ponds, and occasional wildlife encounters.

The plantation is also home to a diverse range of wildlife, including deer, rabbits, squirrels, and a variety of bird species. Birdwatchers can often spot woodland birds such as song thrushes, woodpeckers, and tawny owls.

Toftrigg Plantation is a popular destination among nature enthusiasts, photographers, and families looking for a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of city life. The plantation is easily accessible by car, with ample parking available, and there are picnic areas where visitors can relax and enjoy the serene surroundings.

Overall, Toftrigg Plantation offers a serene and picturesque woodland experience, providing a haven for nature lovers and those seeking a peaceful escape in the Durham countryside.

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Toftrigg Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.616883/-2.0235822 or Grid Reference NY9824. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Wall and grassy track climbing out of valley

The wall climbs to the north from the valley of the Blackton Beck. The run of knolls on the skyline are known as Knotts.

Trevor Littlewood

Nemour Hall

Nemour Hall appears in this image as a fairly modest house with a barn attached at the rear; it is in fact revealed to be a quite large building once the front comes into view.

Trevor Littlewood

Frozen track on Nemour Hill

David Brown

Track to Grey Carrs

Taken from just beyond the end of the public road, at the point where a rather esoteric public footpath turns south west to end at a random point of no destination. The more useful public right of way is the bridleway which starts up this track up Nemour Hill, and breaks out onto the open fell to cross the southern slopes of Grey Carrs. Although, as a bridleway, one has every right to pursue this route on a bike, it is not particularly enjoyable, being deeply rutted, boggy or deep in heather in various stages of the crossing.

Andy Waddington

Stobgreen plantation

Looking SE from position

Iain Macaulay

Middle Nemour and Stobgreen Plantation

Ken Crosby

Sheep Pens above Eggleston

Sheep in pens close to Blackton Beck on the moor above Eggleston.

Gordon Hatton

The way to Hamsterley

Bridleway across the moors leading to Hamsterley. This section is well surfaced, probably for the benefit of grouse shooting parties.

Gordon Hatton

Hell Beck

Looking from the West Barnley track, the stream on the left of the photo looks the bigger, but, in fact, it rises from a spring just a short distance left of the photographer. The main tributary is to the right, in a V-shaped valley behind the hawthorns. At the confluence, these streams form Hell Beck, which soon flows into woods to merge with Nab Gill, before the combined waters flow into the River Tees just downstream from Eggleston Bridge.

Andy Waddington

Road Junction near Eggleston

This photograph shows a view of the junction between the B6282 road (from where the picture was taken) and the B6281 road to Mickleton (going off to the left). The picture was taken looking in a south-westerly direction towards Eggleston Hall.

Philip Barker

Blackton Head track

The track drops down from Blackton Head on Eggleston Common, keeping to the right bank of Blackton Beck. To the northeast, as a bridleway, it continues to Hamsterley Forest, but as a made-up track for vehicles, it turns off the public right of way for a short distance to NZ0126 : Shooting Huts Above Spurlswood Gill. Like a lot of the northern Pennines, this area is littered with evidence of old mining activity. Just to the right of the photographer's position here is the remains of an old reservoir, whose earth bank has been breached. A small stream about forty metres down the track drains from this.

Andy Waddington

Nemour Hall

The unusually named Nemour Hall is seen beyond the tree, right of centre; it lies above fields overlooking the village of Eggleston.

Trevor Littlewood

Road junction at Eggleston

To the left and away from the camera the B6282 Middleton to Copley road; to the right the B6281 which crosses the Tees to Mickleton. See also NZ0023 : Road junction, Eggleston for a view of another junction a short way to the north.

Oliver Dixon

Old Milestone by the B6282, Eggleston

Carved stone post by the B6282, in parish of EGGLESTON (TEESDALE District), 50m East of Stobgreen Sike, under hedge, opposite brown sign for Eggleston Gardens, on North side of road. Edge stone, erected by the Eggleston Coal Road turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- : EDGE / 5½ : : MIDN / 4 : Grade II Listed. List Entry Number:1121633 Link

Milestone Society National ID: DU_MTEG04.

C Minto & IA Davison

Eggleston : Moor Lane B6282

Looking along Moor Lane.

Lewis Clarke

Standing Stones Farm

The farm among its fields with Teesdale beyond. The near, steep slopes descend to the rather incised Eggleshope Burn.

Trevor Littlewood

Teesdale from Egglesburn viewpoint

Mike Pennington

River Tees at Egglesburn

Mike Pennington

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Toftrigg Plantation is located at Grid Ref: NY9824 (Lat: 54.616883, Lng: -2.0235822)

Unitary Authority: County Durham

Police Authority: Durham

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