Long Wood

Wood, Forest in Northumberland

England

Long Wood

Watch Hill Road Junction on Lead Road Watch Hill is the pine wooded Hill visible to the south. — Watch Hill Road Junction on Lead Road Credit: Clive Nicholson

Long Wood is a sprawling forest located in the county of Northumberland, England. Covering an impressive area of approximately 500 hectares, it is one of the largest woodlands in the region. The forest is situated between the villages of Longhoughton and Boulmer, just a few miles inland from the picturesque Northumberland coastline.

Long Wood boasts a diverse range of tree species, including oak, beech, ash, and pine, creating a rich and vibrant ecosystem. The woodland floor is adorned with a variety of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, providing a haven for numerous species of flora and fauna. The forest is also home to a wide array of bird species, making it a popular destination for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.

Visitors to Long Wood can explore the forest via a network of well-maintained trails and footpaths. These paths wind through the woods, offering scenic views and opportunities to spot wildlife along the way. The forest is also intersected by a small river, which adds to its natural charm and provides a tranquil setting for picnickers or those seeking a moment of solitude.

Long Wood is managed by the local forestry commission, ensuring its protection and preservation for future generations. The forest is open to the public year-round, with ample parking and facilities available for visitors. Whether it's a leisurely stroll, a family outing, or an immersive nature experience, Long Wood offers something for everyone to enjoy in the heart of Northumberland.

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Long Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.908053/-1.9439463 or Grid Reference NZ0357. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Watch Hill Road Junction on Lead Road

Watch Hill is the pine wooded Hill visible to the south.

Clive Nicholson

Looking East on the Lead Road

Clive Nicholson

North Eastern entrance to Minsteracres Estate

A passionist Monastery and retreat.

Clive Nicholson

A68 at Fotherley

Looking south on the A68 at Fotherley

Clive Nicholson

Byway near Broomley

Byway near Broomley which joins the A68 and B6309.

Clive Nicholson

Inscription at Watch Hill road junction

The whole inscription reads:- For Friends in Council “It is good in conversation: to vary speech of present occasion: with experience of the past: fact with argument: tales with reason: question with opinion: jest with earnest: but tiresome to press discourse too far:” 1901

Clive Nicholson

The old post office, Kiln Pit Hill

In these days when rural post offices in even quite large villages are under threat of closure, it is incredible to think that this house was once occupied by a post office which served this tiny community of no more than a dozen houses and some outlying farms.

Oliver Dixon

The grounds of Minsteracres Monastery

Les Hull

Farmland at Fairley

Clive Nicholson

Fotherley Love

High Fotherley Farm in the distance and a little lost lamb from the field to the left waiting for a kindly geographer to open the gate!

Ian Paterson

Old Bridge

An old bridge in woodland on the track in the North West corner of this square.

Clive Nicholson

Wheelbirks Lane

This is a straight lane that is a public byway that which joins the A68 and B6309.

Clive Nicholson

Wheelbirks Farm

As featured on Tyne Tees programme "Dale's Diary", December 2007

Brian Norman

Sunlight through the pines

The plantation south of the minor road to Healey.

Mike Quinn

Minsteracres Monastery from Barley Hill Plantation

Clive Nicholson

Footpath from Fell Road to Highfield Farm Lane

For some reason the location of the path does not match the Ordnance Survey map. The OS dotted line marks the location probably before the Open cast mining of the 1970s.

Clive Nicholson