Black Plantation was acquired by the Woodland Trust in March 1988. Covering an area of 13.83 hectares, the property is dominated by semi-mature birch growing on clayey brown earth, wet in places, along with a scattering of oak and other broadleaves and the odd Scots pine. Lying on the south bank of the River Browney, the wood occupies the gentle lower slope of the river valley and is designated a County Wildlife Site by Durham County Council. For more information check out the Woodland Trust website.
We parked on the B6296 at N 54° 48.066 W 001° 47.496 (where there is space for one or maybe two cars) and followed the waymarked route. Please note, although cars are infrequent, people drive VERY fast along this road, so keep an careful eye on lively pets and small children.
As per the guidlines, none of our caches are buried, placed in animal holes or hidden in dry stone walls. Please email us with your coordinates if you feel they differ significantly from ours.