Lotties Wood

This wood forms part of the Great North Forest and incorporates a mixture of wildflower meadows, a network of paths and rides, and a large area of new tree and shrub planting.  Breathtaking views can be enjoyed across the countryside to the Cheviot hills and Tyneside.  The land has been farmed for as long as people can remember.  The site was named after Lottie Brabban, a local character who lived opposite the site and was a dairymaid at the farm.  Areas of open space designated as wildflower meadow will be managed by controlled mowing and grazing.

  • County - Wear
  • Nearest Town - Gateshead
  • Designation - Community Forest/Green Belt
  • Acreage - 45 acres
  • Grid Ref - OS Map 88. Grid Ref. NZ 212 592
  • Walk Grade - Easy/Medium

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The Woodland Trust

Since the 1930's the UK has lost over 50% of its ancient woodland, our rarest and most precious habitat, and is one of the least wooded countries in Europe.

The Trust, started in 1972, now protects and cares for more than 1,100 woods across the UK and also creates new woodland, currently planting approximately a million trees a year for people and wildlife.  It is now the UK's leading woodland conservation charity with over 300,000 members and supporters.  Trees and forests are crucial to life on our planet as they generate oxygen, play host to a spectacular variety of wildlife and offer us tranquil places to visit and refresh our souls.

For more information about the Woodland Trust and joining as a member, please call: 0800 026 9650.

Where to see Toptree trees..

Nine Toptree Groves and one Toptree Wood have already been planted and are scattered up and down the country.  All of them, in accordance with Woodland Trust policy, are freely accessible to the general public, and are a gift for future generations.

For further information about each Toptree area, please click the required link below;