Peacock Wood

Wood, Forest in Durham

England

Peacock Wood

East Tanfield Station, Tanfield Railway The southern terminus of the world's oldest working railway.
East Tanfield Station, Tanfield Railway Credit: Alan Fearon

Peacock Wood is a beautiful forest located in Durham, a county in northeast England. Spanning approximately 100 acres, this wood is known for its rich biodiversity and stunning natural beauty.

The wood is predominantly composed of native broadleaf trees, including oak, ash, and beech, which create a dense canopy offering shelter and shade to the diverse range of plants and animals that call Peacock Wood their home. The forest floor is covered with a carpet of bluebells in the spring, creating a picturesque landscape.

Peacock Wood is also home to a variety of wildlife. Visitors may spot a wide range of bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds. The wood is also known for its population of deer, which can often be seen grazing amongst the trees.

The forest is crisscrossed with well-maintained footpaths, making it a popular destination for walkers and nature enthusiasts. These paths lead visitors through the wood, allowing them to explore its different sections and experience the tranquility and serenity that the forest offers.

Peacock Wood provides a valuable habitat for many species and plays a crucial role in the local ecosystem. It also serves as an important recreational and educational area, attracting visitors who wish to enjoy its natural beauty or learn about the local flora and fauna.

Overall, Peacock Wood in Durham is a stunning forest that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, providing visitors with the opportunity to connect with nature and appreciate the wonders of the natural world.

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Peacock Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.888644/-1.6752324 or Grid Reference NZ2054. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

East Tanfield Station, Tanfield Railway The southern terminus of the world's oldest working railway.
East Tanfield Station, Tanfield Railway
The southern terminus of the world's oldest working railway.
Fields after Emerging from woods after crossing Causey Arch This shows the cross country route to Tanfield Hall
Fields after Emerging from woods after crossing Causey Arch
This shows the cross country route to Tanfield Hall
Field adjoining minor road that links Causey with Tanfield
Field adjoining minor road that links Causey with Tanfield
Beware of trains At a foot crossing on the Tanfield Railway.
Beware of trains
At a foot crossing on the Tanfield Railway.
Fortune Hill
Fortune Hill
East Tanfield Renishaw Ironworks No 6 backs onto a passenger train.
East Tanfield
Renishaw Ironworks No 6 backs onto a passenger train.
Tanfield Railway Tanfield Railway near East Tanfield Station. The steam engine is "Sir Cecil A Cochrane".
Tanfield Railway
Tanfield Railway near East Tanfield Station. The steam engine is "Sir Cecil A Cochrane".
Stream alongside railway Taken from an open window on a Tanfield Railway train.
Stream alongside railway
Taken from an open window on a Tanfield Railway train.
The approach to East Tanfield station Taken from an open window on a Tanfield Railway train.
The approach to East Tanfield station
Taken from an open window on a Tanfield Railway train.
Hedgerow alongside railway Taken from an open window on a Tanfield Railway train.
Hedgerow alongside railway
Taken from an open window on a Tanfield Railway train.
Bridge carrying railway path This bridge on the N. side of the County Durham town of Stanley now carries the Consett & Sunderland Railway Path. The structure replaced the original railway bridge.
Bridge carrying railway path
This bridge on the N. side of the County Durham town of Stanley now carries the Consett & Sunderland Railway Path. The structure replaced the original railway bridge.
A track through the delightfully named Hellhole Wood
A track through the delightfully named Hellhole Wood
Beech woodland, Hellhole Wood
Beech woodland, Hellhole Wood
Beamish Burn
Beamish Burn
Bench, Carrickshill Wood
Bench, Carrickshill Wood
The old Causey Arch station
The old Causey Arch station
Footbridge over the Causey Burn With some other bridge behind.
Footbridge over the Causey Burn
With some other bridge behind.
Ruin, Andrew's House
Ruin, Andrew's House
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Peacock Wood is located at Grid Ref: NZ2054 (Lat: 54.888644, Lng: -1.6752324)

Unitary Authority: County Durham

Police Authority: Durham

What 3 Words

///sidelined.witless.lifestyle. Near Tanfield, Co. Durham

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