Forests & woodlands · North East England
Black Plantation
In or near Lanchester.
Black Plantation is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Black Plantation is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 54.7989°, -1.7869°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Official information
Black Plantation is a nature reserve featuring 13.8 hectares of woodland primarily composed of semi-mature birch trees, with some oak and other native broadleaf species. Visitors can enjoy birdwatching and observe a variety of flora and fauna, including the small pearl-bordered fritillary butterfly, in a natural setting that has regenerated following past clear felling.
Place summary
Black Plantation is a forest located in the Scottish Lowlands, within the parish of Lanchester. It is characterised by its diverse woodland and natural landscape, offering a habitat for various wildlife species.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7989, -1.7869
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Lanchester
- Postcode
- DH7 0SZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Durham
- Phone
- 0191 584 3112
- Opening
- Open at all times.
- Official site
- www.durhamwt.com
Sources
- osm: w45851374 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Black Plantation?
- Black Plantation is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DH7 0SZ), in the parish of Lanchester.
- What is Black Plantation?
- Black Plantation is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Black Plantation?
- Drivers can use postcode DH7 0SZ.
- Is Black Plantation free to visit?
- Yes, Black Plantation is free to enter.
- How do I get to Black Plantation?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DH7 0SZ. It sits within the North Durham parliamentary constituency.