Bath Plantation

Wood, Forest in Northumberland

England

Bath Plantation

Former RAF Ouston from the air The disused airfield near Heddon on the Wall is still in military use <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://forgottenairfields.com/airfield-ouston-957.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://forgottenairfields.com/airfield-ouston-957.html">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> . Viewed from a Prague bound flight from Glasgow at 36,000 feet.
Former RAF Ouston from the air Credit: Thomas Nugent

Bath Plantation is a woodland located in Northumberland, England. Situated in the picturesque countryside, it covers an area of approximately 200 hectares. The plantation is known for its dense forest, consisting predominantly of coniferous trees, with species such as Scots pine, Sitka spruce, and Douglas fir dominating the landscape.

The woodland is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers, offering a tranquil and peaceful environment away from the hustle and bustle of the nearby towns and cities. Bath Plantation provides a range of well-maintained walking trails, allowing visitors to explore the diverse flora and fauna that thrive in this natural habitat. The plantation also boasts an abundance of wildlife, including various species of birds, mammals, and insects.

Aside from its recreational value, Bath Plantation plays a significant role in environmental conservation. The dense forest acts as a carbon sink, absorbing and storing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, thereby contributing to mitigating the effects of climate change. Additionally, the plantation provides a habitat for a variety of plant and animal species, helping to maintain local biodiversity.

Owned and managed by the Forestry Commission, Bath Plantation is regularly maintained and monitored to ensure the sustainable management of the woodland. This includes selective tree felling, replanting, and other forestry practices that enhance the health and vitality of the woodland ecosystem.

Overall, Bath Plantation in Northumberland offers a unique opportunity for visitors to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature, while also serving as an important ecological asset for the region.

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Former RAF Ouston from the air The disused airfield near Heddon on the Wall is still in military use <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://forgottenairfields.com/airfield-ouston-957.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://forgottenairfields.com/airfield-ouston-957.html">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> . Viewed from a Prague bound flight from Glasgow at 36,000 feet.
Former RAF Ouston from the air
The disused airfield near Heddon on the Wall is still in military use LinkExternal link . Viewed from a Prague bound flight from Glasgow at 36,000 feet.
Hillhead Plantation Woodland, a break in the farmland. The colours are surprising - it is October.
Hillhead Plantation
Woodland, a break in the farmland. The colours are surprising - it is October.
Hillhead Plantation Route 10 passes through a small woodland.
Hillhead Plantation
Route 10 passes through a small woodland.
Round bales near Dalton A field beside Hillhead Plantation.
Round bales near Dalton
A field beside Hillhead Plantation.
Round bales near Dalton Recently harvested wheat field.
Round bales near Dalton
Recently harvested wheat field.
Newly harvested field Wheat straw bales near Dalton.
Newly harvested field
Wheat straw bales near Dalton.
Grange Road, Stamfordham
Grange Road, Stamfordham
Field, Stamfordham Chapel Farm on the skyline.
Field, Stamfordham
Chapel Farm on the skyline.
Stamfordham to Dalton Road
Stamfordham to Dalton Road
Fingerpost near Stamfordham A mixture of styles.
Fingerpost near Stamfordham
A mixture of styles.
Road to Newcastle 11 3/4 miles (19km) according to the signpost.  The road runs through parkland surrounding Cheeseburn Grange.
Road to Newcastle
11 3/4 miles (19km) according to the signpost. The road runs through parkland surrounding Cheeseburn Grange.
Grown out hedge, Stob Hill Fine stone gateposts.
Grown out hedge, Stob Hill
Fine stone gateposts.
Road, Stob Hill A dead end now but 1961 maps show the road continuing over Pike Hill to Ouston, Now it is blocked by Ouston Airfield.
Road, Stob Hill
A dead end now but 1961 maps show the road continuing over Pike Hill to Ouston, Now it is blocked by Ouston Airfield.
Junction and conker tree Here a road once turned off to Ouston. It is now blocked by the airfield.
Junction and conker tree
Here a road once turned off to Ouston. It is now blocked by the airfield.
Lowfell Plantations Arable land next to a small wood.
Lowfell Plantations
Arable land next to a small wood.
Stubble Arable field next to Lowfell Plantation.
Stubble
Arable field next to Lowfell Plantation.
Entrance to Cheeseburn Grange An unidentified sculpture by the fence, but no doubt part of the Cheeseburn Sculpture Exhibition.
Entrance to Cheeseburn Grange
An unidentified sculpture by the fence, but no doubt part of the Cheeseburn Sculpture Exhibition.
"Stele" at Cheeseburn Sculpture Exhibition One of three sculptures by Fred Watson in the Exhibition. Another of his works - "Pyramid" can be seen in the background.
"Stele" at Cheeseburn Sculpture Exhibition
One of three sculptures by Fred Watson in the Exhibition. Another of his works - "Pyramid" can be seen in the background.
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Bath Plantation is located at Grid Ref: NZ0971 (Lat: 55.03509, Lng: -1.8478763)

Unitary Authority: Northumberland

Police Authority: Northumbria

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