Garden Strips

Wood, Forest in Northumberland

England

Garden Strips

Garden Strips, Northumberland, also known as Wood or Forest, is a picturesque and serene area located in the northern region of England. Spanning approximately 200 acres, this stunning woodland is renowned for its natural beauty and rich biodiversity.

The woodland is characterized by a dense canopy of trees, primarily consisting of native species such as oak, birch, and ash. These majestic trees provide a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Garden Strips is home to an array of wildlife, including various bird species, small mammals, and insects. It serves as a critical habitat for many protected species, contributing to the conservation efforts in the area. One can often spot squirrels scurrying amidst the trees or hear the melodic songs of birds echoing through the forest.

Visitors to Garden Strips can enjoy a range of activities, such as hiking, birdwatching, and photography. There are well-marked trails that wind through the woodland, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. The forest floor is adorned with carpets of wildflowers during spring, adding a burst of color and fragrance to the landscape.

The management of the woodland is overseen by local conservation organizations, ensuring the preservation of its natural integrity. Garden Strips, Northumberland, is a cherished and protected natural gem, providing a haven for native flora and fauna and offering visitors a serene escape into the beauty of nature.

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Garden Strips Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.895448/-2.0135495 or Grid Reference NY9955. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lane Head

Les Hull

Track Junction, High Kellas Plantation

A lonesome pine standing tall in a much younger block of forestry.

Mick Garratt

Ditch End, Low Kellas Plantation

A competitor in an orienteering event is approaching a control sited at the ditch end.

Mick Garratt

Healey Whins

A farmstead viewed from the south within Kellas Forest.

Mick Garratt

Wall at Hairy Side

Oliver Dixon

Drunken telegraph pole, Hairy Side

Oliver Dixon

Field, barn and plantation near West Minsteracres

Oliver Dixon

Hairy Side

View across Hairy Side above Derwent Reservoir.

Peter McDermott

Old Stove

Old Stove, including stove pipe and fuel, near Hairy Side.

Peter McDermott

Hairy Side

Fields at Hairy Side.

Peter McDermott

Healey Riggend

Peter McDermott

Lane Head

Peter McDermott

Footpath into Kellas Plantation east of Kellas Bridge

Mike Quinn

Donald's Grave below Hairy Side

Mike Quinn

Coal Road leading to Slaley Golf Course

Les Hull

Donald's Grave near Esper Shields

Donald's Grave is apparently the name of this boundary stone on the south side of the minor road that runs from Kiln Pit Hill on the A68 to Blanchland, 10m east of the Coal Road (track) that leads north-west through the grounds of Slaley Hall. The stone is Grade II Listed (List Entry Number: 1045376) and is described as: "Probable boundary marker, C18th or perhaps a reworking of a more ancient stone. Gritstone. Roughly-cut monolith of trapezoidal plan, exposed height 0.9 metres. East face with incised B; north face with remains of incised design, possibly a cross within a circle; west face incised A (laid sideways) and S." See closer photo here NZ0054 : Donald's Grave near Esper Shields (detail) Local researchers think the stone may be an allotment marker from the Bulbeck Common Award (1771) which was divided between George Silvertop of Minsteracres (S) and George Baker (B), the Lord of the Manor. It has also been suggested that Donald's Grave may have originally been mapped on the north side of the road but the nature of the feature represented by the name is not specified. There are two further named stones just to the north, possibly on the same boundary: Greyhound Stone (which I couldn't find) and Hare Stone, an C18th boundary stone. All 3 stones are named on the 1st Edition 6" OS Map Northumberland, 104 (1864): Link

Only Donald's Grave is represented on current large scale mapping. The Hare Stone is also Listed Grade II (List Entry Number: 1370318) said to be marked B (Blanchland) on south-west, and S (Slaley) on north-east side NY9955 : The Hare Stone near Slaley Hall The hill in the field beyond the wall is named Hairy Side.

Andrew Curtis