South Stanley Wood

About the Site

South Stanley Wood is an ancient woodland site where oak is the most common species. Other trees include sycamore, birch, ash, larch, beech, Scots pine and poplar. Alder, hawthorn, elder, hazel and bird cherry can be found in the shrub layer. The ground flora is varied with ferns, bluebell, greater stitchwort, yellow pimpernel, toothwort and red campion.

A number of insects and butterflies including the large skipper butterfly can be found in the wood.

The site is well used by local people and is an interesting example of semi-natural woodland.

South Stanley Wood

Location

Approximately 12 km (7¹/₂) miles by road (A691) from Durham City centre. Approximately 2 km (1 mile) by road (B6532) from the centre of Stanley.

Grid reference: NZ 210517

Facilities

There are a number of recreational routes in the woodland.

Enquiries

Derwentside District Council
Planning Division
Civic Centre
Consett
DH8 5JA
Telephone 01207 218304
email: k.fisher@derwentside.org.uk