A magnificent ancient woodland with an impressive 400 year old oak tree - The Bishop's Oak.

The second largest coastal Dene in the county, consisting of unspoilt ancient woodland and species-rich limestone hay meadows.

One of Durham characteristic coastal denes, this nature reserve includes a small woodland with an abundance of hazel stands.

A vibrant ancient woodland with a long and surprising industrial history. It’s hard to believe that for hundreds of years scores of people lived and worked here in what was then a busy, noisy…