Trygill

Settlement in Northumberland

England

Trygill

Harvesting a section of Slaley Forest Signs at the entrance to the eastern end of Slaley Forest warn of a number of closed tracks as a diamond-shaped section of the plantation was being actively clear-cut. The noise of chainsaws filled the air, which a tractor dragged cut logs on a trailer, using a crane to lift these into stacks. A big road-legal timber truck was the other side of the logpile using its own crane to take them off again and away to become glamourous new products like fenceposts or newsprint. — Harvesting a section of Slaley Forest Credit: Andy Waddington

Trygill is a small village located in the county of Northumberland, in the northeast of England. Situated in the northern part of the county, it is surrounded by picturesque countryside and offers a tranquil and scenic setting. The village is part of the parish of Haltwhistle and is nestled between the larger towns of Haltwhistle and Hexham.

Trygill is known for its rural charm and is home to a small population of residents who enjoy the peacefulness and natural beauty of the area. The village mainly consists of traditional stone-built houses, giving it a quaint and traditional feel. The local community is tight-knit, with residents often involved in various social activities and events.

The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts. There are many walking and hiking trails in the vicinity, providing opportunities to explore the unspoiled countryside. Additionally, the nearby Northumberland National Park offers stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife.

Although Trygill is a small village, it benefits from its proximity to larger towns and cities. Haltwhistle, just a few miles away, provides amenities such as shops, supermarkets, and schools. The historic town of Hexham is also within easy reach and offers a wider range of services and attractions.

In summary, Trygill is a charming and idyllic village in Northumberland, offering a peaceful setting amidst beautiful countryside. It is a haven for nature lovers and provides a close-knit community for its residents.

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Harvesting a section of Slaley Forest

Signs at the entrance to the eastern end of Slaley Forest warn of a number of closed tracks as a diamond-shaped section of the plantation was being actively clear-cut. The noise of chainsaws filled the air, which a tractor dragged cut logs on a trailer, using a crane to lift these into stacks. A big road-legal timber truck was the other side of the logpile using its own crane to take them off again and away to become glamourous new products like fenceposts or newsprint.

Andy Waddington

Regenerating Slaley Forest

Areas of the forest have been harvested on a cycle, and this patch seems to have been cut some years ago. Whilst much of the mature plantation is Sitka Spruce, this area has been repopulated with pine. Forestry does not feel obliged to stick with native species, and the trees aren't big enough yet that I could identify whether they are Scots Pine (which are native), Austrian/Corsican Pine (which have been widely used for shelter in the UK) or an American species like Lodgepole Pine (the coast range subspecies of which, Shore Pine, is used in forestry). They certainly aren't that widely planted and very fast-growing species much used for timber or woodpulp in somewhat warmer climes, Pinus radiata (Monterrey Pine).

Andy Waddington

Forest track in Slaley Forest

A byway is shown on maps running roughly east-west for a kilometre and a half in this area of Slaley Forest, but on the ground, the line it supposedly takes is just densely planted forest. Instead, one is obliged to take a longer route via a number of SW-NE and SE-NW forest tracks such as this one, which are not rights of way of any description (though the bulk of the forest is CROW Access Land).

Andy Waddington

Forest track in Slaley Forest

Andy Waddington

Forest track branches off byway, Slaley Forest

The route to the right is supposedly a byway, though the line of that right of way some way ahead seems to have been wholly effaced by the forest leaving only rather longer routes on the forest tracks (with signage making clear that these are not for vehicles). The route to the left is one of these tracks, and the one we have just taken to reach this point (in the absence of any trace of the byway we'd intended to use starting about two kilometres away).

Andy Waddington