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Ninety Acre Plantation

Wood, Forest in Durham

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Ninety Acre Plantation

Old track to Backstone Bank Waskerley Reservoir can just be glimpsed to the left of the trees.
Old track to Backstone Bank Credit: Andrew Curtis

Ninety Acre Plantation, located in Durham, is a vast woodland area encompassing ninety acres of lush forest. Situated just a few miles outside the city, this plantation is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a peaceful retreat from the bustling urban environment.

The plantation is characterized by its dense and diverse vegetation, consisting of a variety of tree species such as oak, maple, pine, and birch. These towering trees create a mesmerizing canopy that provides shade and shelters various wildlife species. The forest floor is adorned with a rich undergrowth of ferns, wildflowers, and moss, adding to the plantation's enchanting ambiance.

With numerous well-maintained trails, Ninety Acre Plantation offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities. Hiking, jogging, and cycling enthusiasts can explore the plantation's network of paths, which wind through the forest, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The plantation also boasts picnic areas and benches strategically placed along the trails, providing visitors with the perfect spots to rest and soak in the tranquility of the surroundings.

Ninety Acre Plantation is home to a diverse array of wildlife, including deer, foxes, squirrels, and a wide variety of bird species. Birdwatchers can delight in spotting woodpeckers, owls, and songbirds, among others, while photographers can capture the beauty of these creatures in their natural habitat.

Overall, Ninety Acre Plantation in Durham is a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Its vast forested expanse, well-maintained trails, and abundant wildlife make it a truly enchanting destination for anyone seeking solace in nature's embrace.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 54.764734/-1.8868113 or Grid Reference NZ0741. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Old track to Backstone Bank Waskerley Reservoir can just be glimpsed to the left of the trees.
Old track to Backstone Bank
Waskerley Reservoir can just be glimpsed to the left of the trees.
Footpath south of Spring Gill Wolsingham North Moor rises on the left.
Footpath south of Spring Gill
Wolsingham North Moor rises on the left.
Redmires over pool Redmires is an isolated house on Wolsingham North Moor; it's seen here from a path over a pool south-west of the building.
Redmires over pool
Redmires is an isolated house on Wolsingham North Moor; it's seen here from a path over a pool south-west of the building.
Field near Bishop Oak A Roe Deer stag crossed this field as I was taking the photo. It can just be seen at the edge of the trees above the waste bin.
Field near Bishop Oak
A Roe Deer stag crossed this field as I was taking the photo. It can just be seen at the edge of the trees above the waste bin.
View of Low Jofless Looking down the farm track from the road up to Tunstall Reservoir.
View of Low Jofless
Looking down the farm track from the road up to Tunstall Reservoir.
Low Jofless
Low Jofless
Tunstall Reservoir
Tunstall Reservoir
Tunstall Reservoir On the path from Salters Gate to Tunstall Reservoir. The reservoir was almost empty at the time.
Tunstall Reservoir
On the path from Salters Gate to Tunstall Reservoir. The reservoir was almost empty at the time.
Tunstall Reservoir, - the Dam Seen from the Wolsingham to Tunstall footpath that runs up the East side of the Waskerley Beck.
Tunstall Reservoir, - the Dam
Seen from the Wolsingham to Tunstall footpath that runs up the East side of the Waskerley Beck.
Disused Rail Depot on Wolsingham North Moor Above the Tunstall Reservoir at its North end, the farm track ascends to this abandoned rail depot. This was once part of an extensive rail network up on the moors that was used for transporting mineral ores.
Disused Rail Depot on Wolsingham North Moor
Above the Tunstall Reservoir at its North end, the farm track ascends to this abandoned rail depot. This was once part of an extensive rail network up on the moors that was used for transporting mineral ores.
Tunstall Reservoir
Tunstall Reservoir
Old quarry The remains of the now disused Quickburn Quarry.
Old quarry
The remains of the now disused Quickburn Quarry.
High Jofless Farm
High Jofless Farm
Geese by Tunstall Reservoir
Geese by Tunstall Reservoir
Tunstall Reservoir Just south of the car park and picnic site.
Tunstall Reservoir
Just south of the car park and picnic site.
Parallel walls, Saltersgate Lane Saltersgate Lane, of which this is the southernmost extension, is a 1.5 km straight road between widely spaced walls which isn't going anywhere obviously useful. It is probable that it served way back in time as both a drovers road and as a salt road. There are many relics of the Burnhill Junction Munitions Dump (closed 1969) nearby.
Parallel walls, Saltersgate Lane
Saltersgate Lane, of which this is the southernmost extension, is a 1.5 km straight road between widely spaced walls which isn't going anywhere obviously useful. It is probable that it served way back in time as both a drovers road and as a salt road. There are many relics of the Burnhill Junction Munitions Dump (closed 1969) nearby.
Salter's Gate Road junction high on the windswept moors above the Tunstall Reservoir. Saltersgate Lane <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/357610">NZ0742 : Parallel walls, Saltersgate Lane</a> lies to the left.
Salter's Gate
Road junction high on the windswept moors above the Tunstall Reservoir. Saltersgate Lane NZ0742 : Parallel walls, Saltersgate Lane lies to the left.
A spot of rural dereliction Access to the disused Quickburn Quarry.
A spot of rural dereliction
Access to the disused Quickburn Quarry.
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Ninety Acre Plantation is located at Grid Ref: NZ0741 (Lat: 54.764734, Lng: -1.8868113)

Unitary Authority: County Durham

Police Authority: Durham

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