Allensford Wood

About the Site

Allensford Wood is an area of semi natural ancient woodland made up of mainly oak and birch. It has a well developed understorey, and there is a range of mammal and bird species.

The wood has recently been expanded with the addition of a new area of planting using appropriate native species. Allensford Wood is managed as a community woodland and incorporates a number of recreational routes.

Allensford Wood

Location

One mile north of Castleside on the east side of A68.

Facilities

The wood is situated within Allensford Country Park, a 14-acre picnic park in a pleasant riverside setting, a caravan site, refreshment area and shop. The picnic park is adjacent to the parking areas.

The open space of Allensford Country Park lends itself to team games, kite flying and well supervised family barbecues. There is a refurbished play area featuring the latest in exciting play equipment.

There is wheelchair access to most of the site, including the refreshment area and shop. The shop also carries tourist information. Facilities at the park include showers, toilets and a laundry room.

Although the public park and woodland are accessible all year round, the public toilets are closed during the off season.

The caravan site is open between 1 March and 31 October and has 50 pitches for touring caravans and tents.

Enquiries

Derwentside District Council
Planning Division
Civic Centre
Consett
DH8 5JA
Tel: 01207 218237
Email: d_grierson@derwentside.org.uk
For caravan bookings telephone: 01207 505 572. Group bookings are welcome.

Acorn Trust
The Old Fire Station
Delves Lane
Consett
County Durham
DH8 7LF