Thornaby High Wood

Wood, Forest in Yorkshire

England

Thornaby High Wood

Stainsby Wood Burnt out car in Stainsby Wood gradually being reclaimed by nature including a Robin’s nest in the door. — Stainsby Wood Credit: John Peacock

Thornaby High Wood is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Yorkshire, England. Situated in the town of Thornaby-on-Tees, this wood is known for its natural beauty and rich biodiversity. Spanning across approximately 10 hectares, Thornaby High Wood is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and those looking for a peaceful escape from urban life.

The wood is primarily composed of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and birch, which create a dense canopy that provides shade during the hot summer months. The forest floor is carpeted with a variety of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, adding to the enchanting atmosphere of the wood. Thornaby High Wood is also home to a diverse range of wildlife, including various bird species, small mammals, and insects.

Visitors to Thornaby High Wood can enjoy a network of well-maintained footpaths and trails that crisscross through the woodland, allowing for leisurely walks or more adventurous hikes. The wood is also equipped with picnic areas and benches, providing visitors with the opportunity to relax and soak in the tranquil surroundings.

Thornaby High Wood offers a unique opportunity for educational purposes, with local schools often using the wood as an outdoor classroom. Students can learn about the various plants and animals that inhabit the area, as well as the importance of conservation and environmental stewardship.

Overall, Thornaby High Wood is a natural gem in Yorkshire, offering visitors a chance to connect with nature and experience the beauty of a traditional English woodland.

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Thornaby High Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.540197/-1.3073483 or Grid Reference NZ4416. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Stainsby Wood

Burnt out car in Stainsby Wood gradually being reclaimed by nature including a Robin’s nest in the door.

John Peacock

Harvest time

A view of farmland between Thornaby and Acklam.

John Peacock

Teesside Industrial Estate

The benchmark is cut into a modern brick built factory on the west side of Sadler Forster Way.

Mel Towler

Teesside Industrial Estate

There is a benchmark cut into the modern brick built factory on the west side of Sadler Forster Way. It is cut to the left of this large expanse of brickwork.

Mel Towler

R Tees at Preston Park, Eaglescliffe

Colin Park

R Tees, upstream of Thornaby-on-Tees Church

Colin Park

Green space near Teesdale Park

Steven Brown

Lay-by on the A66

Steven Brown

Rialto Court, Bridge Road, Stockton

A block of student accommodation for students at Queen's Campus, Durham University's outpost in Thornaby.

Richard Vince

Elizabeth II Postbox on Mandale Road, Thornaby-on-Tees

Postbox No. TS17 318. See NZ4518 : Shops on Mandale Road, Thornaby-on-Tees for context.

JThomas

Shops on Mandale Road, Thornaby-on-Tees

Showing position of Postbox No. TS17 318. See NZ4518 : Elizabeth II Postbox on Mandale Road, Thornaby-on-Tees for postbox.

JThomas

Thornaby on Tees, North Yorkshire, St Paul

Dave Kelly

Surtees Bridge

The Surtees Road Bridge carries the A66 across the river Tees. The structure is a 2008 rebuild of the 1981 bridge that suffered stress issues due to excessive settlement. Adjacent are two iterations of the Tees Bridge that carry the Tees Valley railway across the river. The 2009 built Tees Bridge takes the current railway infrastructure and sandwiches the 1906 Tees Bridge between itself and Surtees Bridge. The tracks on the 1906 Tees bridge were lifted following completion of the 2009 bridge.

David Robinson

Bowesfield Nature Reserve

An area of former farmland, now a large wetland reserve. More info: Link

David Robinson

Gilmour Street, Thornaby

Terraced houses on Gilmour Street.

David Robinson

Pedestrian Bridge Over A19

David Robinson

South Stockton railway station (site), Yorkshire

Opened in 1830 by the Stockton & Darlington Railway on its line to Middlesbrough, the station here has variously been called Guisborough Lane, Stockton, Stockton South and South Stockton. It was rebuilt numerous times and appears to have moved from one side of the Guisborough Lane (now Mandale Street) bridge, visible here, to the other. The 1848 rebuild seems to have been located in the immediate foreground, at which time the previous S&DR terminus station over the river (see NZ4418 : Stockton (S&DR) Bridge Road railway station (site), County Durham) was closed to passengers. However, enlargements were required again in 1853, then in 1858 a new station was opened on the far side of the bridge. In 1882, this station was also rebuilt, now by the North Eastern Railway, and including a large island platform. In 1892 it was renamed Thornaby, the platform of which can just be seen through the right hand arch of the bridge.

Nigel Thompson