Harwood

Settlement in Northumberland

England

Harwood

Rough grazing near the former Fairnley Plantation
Rough grazing near the former Fairnley Plantation Credit: JThomas

Harwood is a small village located in the county of Northumberland, in the northeast of England. Situated approximately 10 miles northwest of the market town of Morpeth, Harwood is nestled within the stunning Northumberland National Park.

The village is characterized by its picturesque rural setting, surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields. It benefits from a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, making it an ideal destination for those seeking a quiet and idyllic retreat.

Harwood boasts a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Iron Age. The remains of an ancient hillfort, known as Yeavering Bell, can be found nearby and serve as a reminder of the area's past. The village itself features a mix of traditional stone-built houses and more modern properties, giving it a charming and varied architectural style.

Although small in size, Harwood offers a range of amenities for its residents and visitors. These include a village hall, a primary school, and a local pub, providing a sense of community and a place for social gatherings. The surrounding natural beauty lends itself to outdoor activities such as walking, hiking, and cycling, with numerous trails and paths to explore.

Overall, Harwood is a hidden gem within the stunning Northumberland countryside. Its peaceful ambiance, rich heritage, and access to the great outdoors make it an appealing destination for nature lovers and those seeking a slower pace of life.

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Harwood Images

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Rough grazing near the former Fairnley Plantation
Rough grazing near the former Fairnley Plantation
Minor road towards Elsdon Heading west.
Minor road towards Elsdon
Heading west.
Southern edge of Harewood Forest Harwood Forest is a coniferous forest first established in the 1950s. The Elsdon to Morpeth road lies immediately beyond the gateway.
Southern edge of Harewood Forest
Harwood Forest is a coniferous forest first established in the 1950s. The Elsdon to Morpeth road lies immediately beyond the gateway.
Marshy forest clearing near Harwood House Harwood Forest is a coniferous forest first established in the 1950s.
Marshy forest clearing near Harwood House
Harwood Forest is a coniferous forest first established in the 1950s.
Hauling out the timber, Harwood Forest Harwood Forest is a coniferous forest first established in the 1950s.
Hauling out the timber, Harwood Forest
Harwood Forest is a coniferous forest first established in the 1950s.
Harwood Forest Track through Harwood Forest.
Harwood Forest
Track through Harwood Forest.
Footbridge and path towards Manside Cross
Footbridge and path towards Manside Cross
Forest ride, Harwood Forest Corner of Harwood Forest, established in 1950, comprising mostly Sitka spruce.
Forest ride, Harwood Forest
Corner of Harwood Forest, established in 1950, comprising mostly Sitka spruce.
Junction of forest roads, Harwood Forest A corner of Harwood Forest, established in 1950, comprising mostly Sitka spruce. St Oswald's Way <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.stoswaldsway.com/home.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.stoswaldsway.com/home.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> is a 156 Km long trail which runs from Heavenfield near Hexham to Holy Island on the Northumberland coast (although more commonly walked in the opposite direction); the Way traverses the length of the forest from south to north, here entering from the left and exiting towards the camera.
Junction of forest roads, Harwood Forest
A corner of Harwood Forest, established in 1950, comprising mostly Sitka spruce. St Oswald's Way LinkExternal link is a 156 Km long trail which runs from Heavenfield near Hexham to Holy Island on the Northumberland coast (although more commonly walked in the opposite direction); the Way traverses the length of the forest from south to north, here entering from the left and exiting towards the camera.
Harwood Forest Road to Elsdon running alongside the edge of Harwood Forest.
Harwood Forest
Road to Elsdon running alongside the edge of Harwood Forest.
Harwood Burn View looking up Harwood Burn from the edge of Harwood Forest.  In the distance, on the horizon, the masts at Mount Gilbert are just visible (<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1549002">NY9489 : Mount Gilbert</a>).
Harwood Burn
View looking up Harwood Burn from the edge of Harwood Forest. In the distance, on the horizon, the masts at Mount Gilbert are just visible (NY9489 : Mount Gilbert).
Hart Burn near Low Fairnley A small burn draining both improved pasture and rough grazings.

This photograph was taken during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020/21/22.
Hart Burn near Low Fairnley
A small burn draining both improved pasture and rough grazings. This photograph was taken during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020/21/22.
Fairnley Plantation
Fairnley Plantation
Solar powered electric fence, Catcherside North Plantation This moorland is fenced off with an electric fence, whose battery is topped up by solar power. The edge of Harwood Forest can be seen on the skyline.
Solar powered electric fence, Catcherside North Plantation
This moorland is fenced off with an electric fence, whose battery is topped up by solar power. The edge of Harwood Forest can be seen on the skyline.
Fairnley Plantation (as was) Fairnley Plantation, about 20 hectares as shown on the map, was still standing in 2007 <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/498248">NY9989 : Fairnley Plantation</a> but since then has been completely felled. The edge of Harwood Forest can be seen on the skyline.
Fairnley Plantation (as was)
Fairnley Plantation, about 20 hectares as shown on the map, was still standing in 2007 NY9989 : Fairnley Plantation but since then has been completely felled. The edge of Harwood Forest can be seen on the skyline.
Fairnley Plantation View looking across fields to Fairnley Plantation (now felled).
Fairnley Plantation
View looking across fields to Fairnley Plantation (now felled).
Edge of the Harwood Forest
Edge of the Harwood Forest
Minor road heading west beside the Harwood Forest Towards Elsdon.
Minor road heading west beside the Harwood Forest
Towards Elsdon.
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Harwood is located at Grid Ref: NZ0090 (Lat: 55.208147, Lng: -2.0000023)

Unitary Authority: Northumberland

Police Authority: Northumbria

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