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Cockhill Plantation

Wood, Forest in Northumberland

England

Cockhill Plantation

Newly Built Housing, St Mary Lane Taken from the car park of St Mary's Inn
Newly Built Housing, St Mary Lane Credit: Philip Cornwall

Cockhill Plantation is a picturesque woodland located in Northumberland, England. It is situated near the village of Cockhill, just a short distance from the Scottish border. The plantation covers an area of approximately 200 acres and is part of the wider Kielder Forest.

The woodland is predominantly made up of coniferous trees, such as Scots pine, Sitka spruce, and Douglas fir. These trees create a dense canopy, providing shade and shelter for a variety of wildlife that call Cockhill Plantation their home. Visitors to the plantation can expect to see a range of bird species, including red squirrels, woodpeckers, and crossbills.

Cockhill Plantation offers several walking trails, allowing visitors to explore the woodland and immerse themselves in nature. The trails are well-maintained and provide stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Along the way, there are informative signs that highlight the different tree species and wildlife found in the area.

The plantation is also a popular spot for outdoor activities such as cycling and horse riding. There are designated tracks and paths for these activities, ensuring that visitors can enjoy the woodland while respecting the natural environment.

Overall, Cockhill Plantation is a tranquil and beautiful woodland that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Its diverse flora and fauna, combined with its well-maintained trails, make it a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor lovers alike.

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Cockhill Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.134393/-1.7404513 or Grid Reference NZ1682. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Newly Built Housing, St Mary Lane Taken from the car park of St Mary's Inn
Newly Built Housing, St Mary Lane
Taken from the car park of St Mary's Inn
Mown grass field A grass field has been mown and the grass has been collected.
Mown grass field
A grass field has been mown and the grass has been collected.
Crossroads on the B6524 A road junction between the B6524 and a pair of minor roads to the south of Mitford.
Crossroads on the B6524
A road junction between the B6524 and a pair of minor roads to the south of Mitford.
Arable land close to Gubeon Farm Arable fields close to Gubeon Farm. In the middle of the field is a single tree, surrounded by a crop of wheat.
Arable land close to Gubeon Farm
Arable fields close to Gubeon Farm. In the middle of the field is a single tree, surrounded by a crop of wheat.
Postbox, Gubeon Plantations A postbox on the quiet section of road through Gubeon Plantations. Hidden in the plantations on either side of the road are a number of large houses, each with spacious grounds and most are hidden from the road.
Postbox, Gubeon Plantations
A postbox on the quiet section of road through Gubeon Plantations. Hidden in the plantations on either side of the road are a number of large houses, each with spacious grounds and most are hidden from the road.
Road through Gubeon Plantations A minor road passes through Gubeon Plantations. Hidden amongst the plantations are several large private dwellings.
Road through Gubeon Plantations
A minor road passes through Gubeon Plantations. Hidden amongst the plantations are several large private dwellings.
Public bridleway towards Stannington Looking along a public bridleway which starts well surfaced but quickly turns muddy.
Public bridleway towards Stannington
Looking along a public bridleway which starts well surfaced but quickly turns muddy.
Old wall, Tranwell Airfield Looking across the corner of an arable field at a section of old wall. The large scale of the section of wall suggests that it was once part of a larger structure, probably a building, which was associated with Tranwell Airfield.
Old wall, Tranwell Airfield
Looking across the corner of an arable field at a section of old wall. The large scale of the section of wall suggests that it was once part of a larger structure, probably a building, which was associated with Tranwell Airfield.
Field edge bridleway Looking along a public bridleway which follows the edge of an arable field (fallow in this photograph) towards Stannington.
Field edge bridleway
Looking along a public bridleway which follows the edge of an arable field (fallow in this photograph) towards Stannington.
Fallow arable field at North Saltwick A flat arable field at North Saltwick has been left uncropped this season.
Fallow arable field at North Saltwick
A flat arable field at North Saltwick has been left uncropped this season.
New homes, Stannington Park, Stannington New homes which have been built as part of a large housing development on the site of the former St Mary's Hospital, which was originally built as the Gateshead County Lunatic Asylum in the late 19th Century and closed as a hospital in 1996.
New homes, Stannington Park, Stannington
New homes which have been built as part of a large housing development on the site of the former St Mary's Hospital, which was originally built as the Gateshead County Lunatic Asylum in the late 19th Century and closed as a hospital in 1996.
New houses, Stannington Park Some of the new houses which have been built on the site of St Mary's Hospital near Stannington by developer Bellway.
New houses, Stannington Park
Some of the new houses which have been built on the site of St Mary's Hospital near Stannington by developer Bellway.
Public bridleway, Stannington Park A muddy public bridleway through a narrow wooded area on the edge of the Stannington Park housing development.
Public bridleway, Stannington Park
A muddy public bridleway through a narrow wooded area on the edge of the Stannington Park housing development.
New houses, Stannington Park development A few of the new houses recently completed as part of the Stannington Park housing development on the site of the former St Mary's Hospital.
New houses, Stannington Park development
A few of the new houses recently completed as part of the Stannington Park housing development on the site of the former St Mary's Hospital.
St Mary's Inn, Stannington The administration block of the former St Mary's Hospital has been retained and converted into an interesting looking restaurant and hotel. The venue opened in 2015 and by mid 2016 the building is still somewhat in the middle of a building site as the surrounding area is redeveloped and houses are being built in place of the old hospital buildings.
St Mary's Inn, Stannington
The administration block of the former St Mary's Hospital has been retained and converted into an interesting looking restaurant and hotel. The venue opened in 2015 and by mid 2016 the building is still somewhat in the middle of a building site as the surrounding area is redeveloped and houses are being built in place of the old hospital buildings.
Construction site, St Mary's Park, Stannington A construction site on the new St Mary's Park development near Stannington on the site of the former St Mary's Asylum.
Construction site, St Mary's Park, Stannington
A construction site on the new St Mary's Park development near Stannington on the site of the former St Mary's Asylum.
Morpeth from the air Gubeon Plantations is in the foreground, the A1 road is also prominent.
Morpeth from the air
Gubeon Plantations is in the foreground, the A1 road is also prominent.
Field and copse near West Edgington Farm
Field and copse near West Edgington Farm
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Cockhill Plantation is located at Grid Ref: NZ1682 (Lat: 55.134393, Lng: -1.7404513)

Unitary Authority: Northumberland

Police Authority: Northumbria

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