Brown's Plantation

Wood, Forest in Durham

England

Brown's Plantation

Walking party following path between fields Members of Crook and Weardale Ramblers following a public footpath between Hetton-le-Hill and High Moorsley. — Walking party following path between fields Credit: Trevor Littlewood

Brown's Plantation, located in Durham, is a picturesque wooded area known for its lush forest and serene ambiance. Spanning over a considerable area, this plantation is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

The plantation is predominantly covered with a diverse range of trees, including oak, beech, and pine, creating a dense forest canopy that provides a haven for numerous species of wildlife. The woodland floor is carpeted with a variety of plants, including bluebells, wild garlic, and ferns, adding to the natural beauty of the area.

Trails wind their way through the plantation, offering visitors the opportunity to explore the surroundings while immersing themselves in nature. These well-maintained paths cater to different levels of difficulty, from leisurely strolls to more challenging hikes that reward adventurers with breathtaking views.

In addition to its natural splendor, Brown's Plantation also boasts historical significance. It is named after the Brown family, who owned and managed the plantation for generations. The site is said to have served as a timber resource during the industrial revolution, supplying the local area with wood for construction and fuel.

Today, Brown's Plantation is a protected area, managed by the local authorities to preserve its ecological and historical value. Visitors can enjoy the serenity of the woodland, observe a variety of wildlife, and learn about the region's past. With its combination of natural beauty and historical significance, Brown's Plantation remains an enchanting destination for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike.

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Brown's Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.786362/-1.4488062 or Grid Reference NZ3543. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Walking party following path between fields

Members of Crook and Weardale Ramblers following a public footpath between Hetton-le-Hill and High Moorsley.

Trevor Littlewood

Children's park / play area, Haswell Plough

David Robinson

Footpath at High Haswell Wind Farm

The start of a path which passes some of the turbines.

Des Blenkinsopp

Remains of a Signpost

A public footpath sign which appears to have had a hard life.

Des Blenkinsopp

Sheep and a turbine

Grazing sheep with one of the turbines at High Haswell Wind Farm in the background.

Des Blenkinsopp

Demolition of Bankhead Railway Station on 31st May 1964

The "Haswell Bridge" station was located near to Salters Road, at the north end of Haswell Village and was the terminus for the Hartlepool Dock Railway. The boys on the left of the picture are sitting on the parapet wall to the tunnel that was constructed under the Hartlepool railway, to allow the Sunderland & Durham Branch railway to connect with the Haswell Colliery line. There was a railway siding off the Haswell Colliery line (west of this tunnel) which led back up at right angles to Bankhead Station. A turntable was used at the Bankhead Station to turn locomotives and third-class passenger carriages around to make a connection between the Hartlepool and Sunderland Railways. Haswell Junction station (passenger terminus) on the Sunderland Railway was to the east of the Bankhead Station, where the 1st-class passengers had to disembark and be transported across to Bankhead for ongoing passage to Hartlepool (the tunnel under Salters Road was only large enough to allow the passage of third class and baggage carriages). The railway station which replaced the Bankhead station can be seen in the background just beyond the level crossing and signal box at Station Street. As a young boy I lived in Railway Cottages which can be seen on the extreme right of the image. Further details of the arrangement and configuration of the railway lines at Bankhead are described in Parliamentary Papers which investigate a derailment on the colliery line/ sidings points.

FredSoakell

Red House

The large, apparently Victorian house lies to the east of buildings at Elmore Grange but despite its size is virtually unmarked on OS maps at the 1:25 000 scale.

Trevor Littlewood

Path through Elemore Wood

A path heading south-west through the woodland, close to Coldwell Burn which is out of the image to the left.

Trevor Littlewood

Elmside Villa across leafy crop

Elmside Villa is part of the settlement at Hetton-le-Hill; it's seen in the image across rutted mud and a leafy crop from a farm road the south.

Trevor Littlewood

Channelling of Coldwell Burn through woodland

The burn flowing near to west through Elemore Wood, Brown's Plantation or between the two, seen from a bridge carrying a path.

Trevor Littlewood

B1283 Durham Lane heading east

Colin Pyle

B1283 near Prospect Hill in mist

Colin Pyle

B1283 at Haswell Plough village boundary

Colin Pyle

Farm on Lily Hill

David Brown

Bridleway descending through avenue of trees

The route is seen descending from a minor road, Elemore Lane. Out of sight it veers to the left ending up at and passing Elemore Hall School, which is a partly residential secondary school operated by County Durham for pupils who have not met with success in mainstream education.

Trevor Littlewood

Grassed area, Littletown

Littletown is a small County Durham village; Wikipedia tells that it's in the parish of Pittington and is the site of the former Lambton Colliery. The grassed area of the image might well be thought of as the village green; it lies just north-west of the main part of the settlement.

Trevor Littlewood

Access road for Crime Rigg Quarry

An unusual arrangement with the quarry road leaving the B1283 at this location then running parallel to it on its north side. Having gone perhaps a third of a kilometre to the east the road then turns to go through a tunnel under the B road to enter the extensive quarry workings all of which are on its south side.

Trevor Littlewood

Large houses on north side of B1283

The houses are on the periphery of the village, Haswell Plough. The road sign announcing arrival at the village is in a style typical in County Durham.

Trevor Littlewood

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Brown's Plantation is located at Grid Ref: NZ3543 (Lat: 54.786362, Lng: -1.4488062)

Unitary Authority: County Durham

Police Authority: Durham