Bowes House Wood

Wood, Forest in Durham

England

Bowes House Wood

The Dun Cow, Bournmoor — The Dun Cow, Bournmoor Credit: Philip Soakell

Bowes House Wood is a beautiful woodland area located in Durham, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, this forest is known for its scenic beauty and diverse wildlife. It is situated near the village of Bowes, which adds to its charm and accessibility.

The wood is primarily composed of deciduous trees, such as oak, beech, and ash, which create a vibrant and colorful landscape throughout the year. The forest floor is adorned with a rich carpet of bluebells and various wildflowers during the spring season.

Bowes House Wood is not only a picturesque destination for nature enthusiasts but also a haven for wildlife. The woodland is home to a wide range of animals, including deer, badgers, foxes, and a variety of bird species. Birdwatchers can spot woodpeckers, owls, and even rare species like the red kite.

The forest offers several walking trails and paths, making it an ideal spot for hikers and nature lovers to explore. These trails lead visitors through the dense woodland, allowing them to experience the tranquility and serenity of the natural surroundings.

Bowes House Wood has also been designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its ecological significance. The woodland provides a vital habitat for many rare plants and fungi, contributing to the overall biodiversity of the area.

Overall, Bowes House Wood is a remarkable natural treasure in Durham, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the beauty of the forest and witness the wonders of nature firsthand.

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The Dun Cow, Bournmoor

The Dun Cow, Bournmoor

The Dun Cow, Bournmoor

The Dun Cow, Bournmoor

The Dun Cow, Bournmoor

The Dun Cow, Bournmoor

Fencehouses Site of the former Fire Station at Fencehouses.

Fencehouses

Site of the former Fire Station at Fencehouses.

The Floaters Mill, Fencehouses

The Floaters Mill, Fencehouses

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.

Disused railway trackbed at Bournmoor The former Leamside route was the original main line from Darlington - Newcastle before being relegated to a secondary route when the main line took the new route via Durham and Team Valley in 1872. By the 1980s the route was little used except when work on the main line required diversions, finally closing in 1991. Though the track is lifted the line retains a ‘mothballed’ status so has not been severed or built on, and is frequently proposed for reopening either as a heavy rail route or part of the Tyne and Wear Metro.

Disused railway trackbed at Bournmoor

The former Leamside route was the original main line from Darlington - Newcastle before being relegated to a secondary route when the main line took the new route via Durham and Team Valley in 1872. By the 1980s the route was little used except when work on the main line required diversions, finally closing in 1991. Though the track is lifted the line retains a ‘mothballed’ status so has not been severed or built on, and is frequently proposed for reopening either as a heavy rail route or part of the Tyne and Wear Metro.

Signpost detailing former railways and collieries in the Lambton area

Signpost detailing former railways and collieries in the Lambton area

Woodland path beside Lumley Park Burn

Woodland path beside Lumley Park Burn

Southern entrance to Elba Park Elba Park is a country park established on the site of the former Lambton Colliery.

Southern entrance to Elba Park

Elba Park is a country park established on the site of the former Lambton Colliery.

The cavalry are coming! Riding school on Lambton Lane, making for Elba Park.

The cavalry are coming!

Riding school on Lambton Lane, making for Elba Park.

The cavalry are coming! Riding school on Lambton Lane, making for Elba Park.

The cavalry are coming!

Riding school on Lambton Lane, making for Elba Park.

Old railway bridge over Lambton Lane There is another underpass for pedestrians just to the right but hidden by trees.

Old railway bridge over Lambton Lane

There is another underpass for pedestrians just to the right but hidden by trees.

Wooden waggonway monument This monument records the discovery nearby of a network of old wooden waggonways constructed to serve the coalmine formerly located here. The waggonways in question may date back as far as 1790 and represent the most complete and extensive remains known in the country.

Wooden waggonway monument

This monument records the discovery nearby of a network of old wooden waggonways constructed to serve the coalmine formerly located here. The waggonways in question may date back as far as 1790 and represent the most complete and extensive remains known in the country.

Wooden waggonway monument This monument records the discovery nearby of a network of old wooden waggonways constructed to serve the coalmine formerly located here. The waggonways in question may date back as far as 1790 and represent the most complete and extensive remains known in the country.

Wooden waggonway monument

This monument records the discovery nearby of a network of old wooden waggonways constructed to serve the coalmine formerly located here. The waggonways in question may date back as far as 1790 and represent the most complete and extensive remains known in the country.

Northern entrance to Elba Park Elba Park is a country park established on the site of the former Lambton Colliery.

Northern entrance to Elba Park

Elba Park is a country park established on the site of the former Lambton Colliery.

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Bowes House Wood is located at Grid Ref: NZ3052 (Lat: 54.865432, Lng: -1.5202551)

Unitary Authority: County Durham

Police Authority: Durham

What 3 Words

///frog.region.lamps. Near Chester-le-Street, Co. Durham

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