Irthing Gorge Woodland

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The gorge

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About this wood

History, romance, spectacular scenery, watersports and an abundance of wildlife - Irthing Gorge has it all. This ancient woodland, a site of special scientific interest in the Northumberland National Park, forms part of a mosaic of wildlife habitats. It lines the steep sides of a deep gorge chiselled by the fast-flowing River Irthing. At its head is a waterfall known as Crammel Linn. Now the Woodland Trust is planting native trees on adjoining grassland to buffer and extend the ancient woodland.

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The Management Plan for this site is currently being consulted on. All our management plans are periodically reviewed. A management plan review does not necessarily mean there will be any noticeable difference in our approach to management on site. If you wish to comment on the management plan then please do so by the deadline of 01/10/2007. You can submit your comments either via wopsmail@woodlandtrust.org.uk or by post to The Woodland Operations Department, The Woodland Trust, Kempton Way, Grantham, NG31 6LL. Please remember to quote the name of the woodland you are commenting on in your correspondence. You can read the management plan for this site by clicking on the “Management Plan link on the right.

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Irthing Gorge Woodland

Size:
33.88 ha (83.72 acres)
Near:
Gilsland, Northumberland
Grid ref:
NY 635 679
OS map sheets:
  • OS Landranger 86
  • Explorer 43
  • Outdoor Leisure 43

NP, ASNW, SSSI, PAWS, SAC

Features:

  • Information board at site
  • Parking nearby
  • Good views
  • Moorland
  • Mainly broadleaved woodland
  • Free leaflet available
  • Special wildlife interest
  • Well worth a visit
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