Lands Wood

Wood, Forest in Durham

England

Lands Wood

Far Pastures A nature reserve home to newly released Red Kites — Far Pastures Credit: Christine Westerback

Lands Wood, located in Durham, England, is a charming and picturesque forest that enchants visitors with its natural beauty and serene atmosphere. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, this wood is nestled in the heart of the countryside, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The wood is characterized by its dense canopy of towering trees, predominantly consisting of oak, beech, and birch. These majestic trees provide a sheltered habitat for a diverse range of flora and fauna, contributing to the wood's ecological significance. Wildflowers such as bluebells and primroses carpet the forest floor during springtime, creating a vibrant and colorful display.

A network of well-maintained footpaths meanders through Lands Wood, allowing visitors to explore its many enchanting corners. These paths lead to hidden glades, babbling brooks, and tranquil ponds, enhancing the sense of adventure and discovery for those who wander through the wood.

Lands Wood is home to a plethora of wildlife, making it a haven for birdwatchers and nature photographers. Visitors may have the opportunity to spot various bird species, including woodpeckers, nuthatches, and tawny owls. Squirrels scamper through the treetops, while deer occasionally graze in the more secluded areas of the wood.

The wood is open to the public year-round, providing a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. Whether it's a leisurely stroll, a family picnic, or simply a moment of solitude in nature, Lands Wood offers a tranquil and idyllic setting for all who venture into its leafy embrace.

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Lands Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.945647/-1.7194371 or Grid Reference NZ1861. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Far Pastures

A nature reserve home to newly released Red Kites

Christine Westerback

View to south over Lockhaugh Estate and toward Gibside

Right on the rural-urban fringe. This typical cereal field was once four smaller fields. The stubble left behind after harvest is irresistible to a variety of birds.

Tom Brewis

Looking south to Nine Arches Viaduct from Goodshieldhaugh Hill

Part of the Derwent Country Park. A not-so-little gem!

Tom Brewis

Snipes Dean Wood and Gibside

Taken from the viaduct over the River Derwent on the Derwent Walk. Sticking up on the horizon is the 'Monument to Liberty' (50m high) in the grounds of Gibside. More info: Link

Brian Abbott

Wet Area at the North end of Lady Haugh

Mick Garratt

Lady Haugh

The name given to the water meadow alongside the River Derwent that was created as part of the vista for Gibside Hall. In the distance, outside this square, two of the nine arches of the viaduct over the river can be seen.

Mick Garratt

Snipes Dene

Dene is a name particular to Northumberland for a steep sides wooded valley. The burn or stream that flows down the valley usually takes the name of the dene.

Mick Garratt

Viaduct Over the River Derwent

Supposedly nine arches although only five in view here. Now carrying the Derwent Walk footpath and cycleway.

Mick Garratt

Old Hollinside

Old Hollinside is a 13thC hall block, 16m x 7m over walls a metre thick. It is positioned so that the 4m square latrine turret at the NW corner over hangs a steep drop to the river Derwent. Hollinside was occupied by the Harding family from the early 16thC to the early 18thC, when it was abandoned.

brian clark

Rock art on sofa, June 2007

Wow, I thought, that looks just like prehistoric rock art lying on an old sofa outside Hollinside Farm. So I photographed it and sent it to the experts. They agreed, and the "sofa stone" as it was known has been logged and recorded and can now be seen at Link

Elfrieda Waren

Derwent Walk Country Park

The Derwent Walk Country Park is a mixture of woodlands, meadows, wetlands, riverside and reclaimed industrial sites all linked by the Derwent Walk. The Derwent Walk is the track-bed of the old Derwent Valley Railway. It is 11 miles long and follows the Derwent Valley between Swalwell and Consett. Derwenthaugh Park is a reclaimed area that was (up to 1986) the site of the former Derwenthaugh Coke Works. The two parks are now managed as one and there is no boundary between them. Link

– Gateshead Council

David Dixon