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Description

Archers Wood occupies gently sloping and near-level ground towards the east side of a larger broadleaf woodland known as Hyons Wood, some 2 miles south-west of Prudhoe. Hexham is about 10 miles to the northwest and Newcastle a similar distance to the east. Both are easily reached in half an hour via the A69.

You would be hard put to believe this woodland haven was previously mined. Trees, wildlife and tranquillity have replaced the clamour of Victorian industry.

Set amidst over 200 acres of woodland, Archers supports an array of native tree species. Birch dominates but there is also a healthy amount of open-canopy oak plus some notable beech stems on the north fringes. There is also a scattering of ash, rowan and wych elm along with a few willow in damper margins towards the north side. The current owners have also carried out a little enrichment planting in some of the grassy glades.

The light understorey includes hawthorn, hazel, and occasional young regenerating stems including beech. The wide spacing of most of the trees admits plenty of dappled light to a woodland floor of grasses and ferns. A few holly bushes and honeysuckle completes the picture.

Archers Wood is served by a well-found hard track (suitable for 2WD access) which links to a private parking spur on its western side for ‘in-wood’ parking. The smooth terrain and largely clean woodland floor makes for easy pedestrian access across most of the wood, enhanced by well-maintained grassy rides on the boundaries – ideal for both recreation and management.

Attractive and secluded, this delightful wood combines some ‘big wood’ features with a competitive price tag.

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If It Were Mine

There’s plenty of deadwood for the campfire and cutting a few standing stems would feed my wood-burner at home. I’d like to see a few more native species so would plant some fruiting shrubs and trees in a few open spaces.

A small seasonal stream running through the wood may tempt me to dig a small pond.

Please remember some management operations require approval and/or a licence.

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To View This Woodland

You are welcome to view this woodland at any time during daylight hours. We suggest you download a copy of these particulars and take them with you to assist in identifying boundaries, features and access points.

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Residential Planning Permission

You are extremely unlikely to get residential planning permission for this woodland.

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Directions & Access

• Head west out of Prudhoe on the A695 for ½ mile to the village of Mickley Square.
• Turn left in the middle of the village onto Eastgate Bank.
• Continue south up the hill for 0.9 mile, passing through the hamlet of High Mickley.
• Turn left at the T junction just after the village.
• Drive east for 200 yards then turn first right into an area of hard standing, parking clear of the steel barrier (A on the plan).
• Walk south down the track beyond the steel barrier for 800 metres to the woodland gate (B).
• Enter the woodland via the personnel gate (B) and continue on the main central track (swinging east).
• After about 900 metres turn first left onto the new stone track (C).
• After 100 metres you will see a line of orange-topped posts off to your right (D).
• Archers Wood is on your right after point D.
• Archers Wood is over a mile from the public road. A bicycle may assist viewing access.

Safety Note: Due to historic mining activity in the wider woodland there may be unknown entrances and fissures which are not visible on the surface. There is no definitive plan of mining activity. Please take extra care when viewing.

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Boundaries

• The east boundary (FG) is marked by a line of blue-topped posts.
• The south boundary (DG) is marked by a line of orange-topped posts.
• The west boundary (DE) is the east side of the hard track periodically indicated with red-topped posts.
• The north boundary (EF) is the north side of an unsurfaced track, periodically indicated by blue-topped posts.

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Sporting Rights

The sporting rights are owned and included in the sale. They are not let.

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Mineral Rights

The mineral rights are not included. Please click on the button below for more details.

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Rights Of Way

• There is a right of way at all times and for all purposes over the route ABCDE.
• A right of way is reserved to others over the route EF which is also a public byway.
• A maintenance clause covers all the shared rights of way, with liability according to use.

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Fencing Liabilities

There are no known fencing liabilities.

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Conservation Designations

The woodland lies within the former Tynedale Greenbelt.

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Third Party Rights

• A right is reserved to Harworth Estates to enter with plant and machinery to carry out environmental tests and geological surveys.
• An overage (clawback) agreement exists whereby 50% of the increase in the value of the land attributable to securing certain types of planning permission is payable to Harworth Estates until 2036.

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Restrictive Covenants

There are some restrictive covenants to protect the woodland and the environment. Please click on the button below to view these.

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How To Buy

This woodland is being sold on a fixed price basis. We require the following information in writing before we mark a woodland as sold and take it off the market (please ensure you have funds in place before doing this):

• The name and price of the woodland
• Confirmation you have viewed the woodland
• Full name (including middle names), address, phone number and date of birth of all legal purchasers
• Please confirm how you will be funding the purchase and that you have cleared funds available
• The full contact details of your instructed solicitor (including name of company, contact name, email address, telephone number and full address)

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Maps & Plans

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Note

Plans, areas and particulars are for reference only. We cannot guarantee their accuracy and they do not form a part of any contract. Prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the condition of the land.

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