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Three Acre Clump

Wood, Forest in Durham

England

Three Acre Clump

Beneath Chartershaugh Bridge The bridge carries the A182 Washington Highway across the River Wear.
Beneath Chartershaugh Bridge Credit: David Robinson

Three Acre Clump is a picturesque woodland located in Durham, England. Covering an area of approximately three acres, this forested area is known for its natural beauty and serene atmosphere. The clump is situated in a rural setting, surrounded by rolling hills and meadows, offering visitors a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

The woodland is predominantly composed of a mix of deciduous and coniferous trees, creating a diverse and vibrant ecosystem. Oak, beech, and birch trees are common, providing a lush canopy that offers shade during the summer months. The forest floor is covered with a carpet of mosses, ferns, and wildflowers, adding to the overall enchanting ambiance.

Three Acre Clump is home to a variety of wildlife species. Visitors may encounter squirrels scurrying amongst the treetops, while rabbits and deer can often be spotted grazing in the nearby open spaces. The clump is also a haven for birdwatchers, with species such as woodpeckers, owls, and warblers inhabiting the area.

The woodland is accessible to the public and offers a range of recreational activities. Nature enthusiasts can enjoy leisurely walks along the well-maintained trails that wind through the clump, immersing themselves in the natural surroundings. The forest also provides an excellent location for picnics, with several clearing areas available for visitors to relax and enjoy the scenery.

Overall, Three Acre Clump is a cherished natural gem in Durham, offering a peaceful retreat for individuals seeking solace in the beauty of nature.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 54.871258/-1.5396018 or Grid Reference NZ2953. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Beneath Chartershaugh Bridge The bridge carries the A182 Washington Highway across the River Wear.
Beneath Chartershaugh Bridge
The bridge carries the A182 Washington Highway across the River Wear.
Chartershaugh Bridge The bridge carries the A182 Washington Highway across the River Wear.
Chartershaugh Bridge
The bridge carries the A182 Washington Highway across the River Wear.
Little used southern entrance to Biddick Hall Biddick Hall is on the Lambton Estate and is the home of the Lambton family. This entrance leads to an avenue of trees in front of the house suggesting it was a more important and regularly used gateway in past times.
Little used southern entrance to Biddick Hall
Biddick Hall is on the Lambton Estate and is the home of the Lambton family. This entrance leads to an avenue of trees in front of the house suggesting it was a more important and regularly used gateway in past times.
River Wear from the New Bridge, Lambton Park
River Wear from the New Bridge, Lambton Park
Riverside footpath, West Bridge Street
Riverside footpath, West Bridge Street
Penshaw Bridge Bridge built 1890 connecting Penshaw and Fatfield across the River Wear.
Penshaw Bridge
Bridge built 1890 connecting Penshaw and Fatfield across the River Wear.
New housing development at Bournmoor Bournmoor is a village in County Durham closely associated with the Lambton estate. The road passing the village sign is the A183 beyond which is new housing development on land of the Lambton estate.
New housing development at Bournmoor
Bournmoor is a village in County Durham closely associated with the Lambton estate. The road passing the village sign is the A183 beyond which is new housing development on land of the Lambton estate.
Church of St. Barnabas, Bournmoor The brick-built church has associations with the Lambton family of the adjacent Lambton Castle estate. The tall, Lambton Memorial Cross can be seen just to the right of the porch. The graveyard is open and rather unkempt with many gravestones pitched away from the vertical, perhaps due to mining subsidence.
Church of St. Barnabas, Bournmoor
The brick-built church has associations with the Lambton family of the adjacent Lambton Castle estate. The tall, Lambton Memorial Cross can be seen just to the right of the porch. The graveyard is open and rather unkempt with many gravestones pitched away from the vertical, perhaps due to mining subsidence.
Entrance to Biddick Hall A notice makes it clear to Weardale Way walkers, and any other pedestrian for that matter - this is not the direction of travel, and keep to the main track.
Entrance to Biddick Hall
A notice makes it clear to Weardale Way walkers, and any other pedestrian for that matter - this is not the direction of travel, and keep to the main track.
Weardale Way beside the A182 The long distance footpath has been granted a segregated channel to guide its trail back to the River Wear at Chartershaugh Bridge
Weardale Way beside the A182
The long distance footpath has been granted a segregated channel to guide its trail back to the River Wear at Chartershaugh Bridge
Weardale Way in a Green Tunnel beside the A182 A 77 mile route following the River Wear from the sea at the Lindesfarne Memorial, Sunderland to the headwaters in the east Pennines, keeping as close as is possible to the river. It visits Lumley Castle, Durham (where the Castle and Cathedral forms a World Heritage Site), Bishop Auckland and Stanhope. After Stanhope the Way makes a northward loop to Rookhope to take in part of a tributary, Rookhope Burn.
Weardale Way in a Green Tunnel beside the A182
A 77 mile route following the River Wear from the sea at the Lindesfarne Memorial, Sunderland to the headwaters in the east Pennines, keeping as close as is possible to the river. It visits Lumley Castle, Durham (where the Castle and Cathedral forms a World Heritage Site), Bishop Auckland and Stanhope. After Stanhope the Way makes a northward loop to Rookhope to take in part of a tributary, Rookhope Burn.
Weardale Way approaching Chartershaugh Bridge The bridge carries the A182 over the River Wear
Weardale Way approaching Chartershaugh Bridge
The bridge carries the A182 over the River Wear
Side entrance to Biddick Hall Part of the Lambton Estate
Side entrance to Biddick Hall
Part of the Lambton Estate
Approaching the A182 The Weardale Way heading towards the outskirts of Washington
Approaching the A182
The Weardale Way heading towards the outskirts of Washington
Approaching Chartershaugh Bridge Built in 1975 to carry the A182 dual carriageway over the River Wear <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.bridgesonthetyne.co.uk/charters.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.bridgesonthetyne.co.uk/charters.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>. Named after a nearby mining settlement - originally 'Chaytor’s Haugh'. Chaytor were a prominent mine-owning family, and 'haugh' an area of flat riverside land <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.sunderlandecho.com/heritage-and-retro/heritage/the-stories-behind-washingtons-many-place-names-with-areas-called-after-scotland-and-mrs-uncle-sam-3140225" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.sunderlandecho.com/heritage-and-retro/heritage/the-stories-behind-washingtons-many-place-names-with-areas-called-after-scotland-and-mrs-uncle-sam-3140225">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>.
Approaching Chartershaugh Bridge
Built in 1975 to carry the A182 dual carriageway over the River Wear LinkExternal link. Named after a nearby mining settlement - originally 'Chaytor’s Haugh'. Chaytor were a prominent mine-owning family, and 'haugh' an area of flat riverside land LinkExternal link.
The Wear downstream of Fatfield Bridge The bridge was constructed in 1889, and now carries a minor road, its importance being superseded by the Chartershaugh Bridge upstream <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.bridgesonthetyne.co.uk/fatfield.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.bridgesonthetyne.co.uk/fatfield.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>
The Wear downstream of Fatfield Bridge
The bridge was constructed in 1889, and now carries a minor road, its importance being superseded by the Chartershaugh Bridge upstream LinkExternal link
Tree-lined path on the south bank of the Wear Just down the steps from the Station Rd. bridge looking west (hence the setting sun in the way).
Tree-lined path on the south bank of the Wear
Just down the steps from the Station Rd. bridge looking west (hence the setting sun in the way).
St Robert of Newminster RC School The only Catholic secondary school in Washington. It is a mixed school and also has a sixth form.
St Robert of Newminster RC School
The only Catholic secondary school in Washington. It is a mixed school and also has a sixth form.
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Three Acre Clump is located at Grid Ref: NZ2953 (Lat: 54.871258, Lng: -1.5396018)

Unitary Authority: County Durham

Police Authority: Durham

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