Woodland, Alston, Cumbria, CA9
- Land size
- 4.7 acres
Key Features
- Approximately 4.7 acres of woodland and meadow
- Around 2.3 miles north of Alston, close to the A686
- Mature Sitka Spruce plantation with small number of native broadleaf trees
- Part open meadow within attractive rural setting
- Potential for small-scale woodland management subject to all necessary permissions, licences and regulatory requirements
- Gateway from roadside with current pedestrian access only
- Ideal for nature, conservation and wildlife enthusiasts
- Viewings strictly by appointment only via Weardale Property Agency
Description
An attractive parcel of land extending to approximately 4.7 acres, comprising a balanced mix of woodland and meadow, situated approximately 2.3 miles north of Alston with frontage close to the A686.
The land slopes gently down from the roadside towards its north-western boundary, creating an attractive and varied landscape. Approximately half of the holding consists of a mature plantation of Sitka spruce, complemented by a small number of native broadleaf trees around the margins. The remaining area is open meadow, providing a diverse habitat and appealing setting for those with an interest in the countryside and wildlife.
The woodland offers potential for small-scale woodland management, subject to all necessary permissions and regulatory requirements. The current owner has sought preliminary advice from Cumbria Woodlands regarding future woodland management options. There is currently no formal woodland management plan in place, the land is not registered with the Rural Payments Agency (RPA), and no felling licence is currently in place. Any purchaser wishing to pursue woodland management or grant schemes would be responsible for making their own enquiries and applications where appropriate.
Access is currently on foot only. Although a gateway is located adjacent to the highway, there is no constructed access track leading into the land. Prospective purchasers should note that the creation of a vehicular access or track may be possible but would be subject to obtaining all necessary consents and approvals.
This is an excellent opportunity to acquire an accessible parcel of rural land in the North Pennines area, ideal for nature enthusiasts, conservation interests, or purchasers seeking a manageable woodland and meadow holding for responsible stewardship.
Viewings are strictly by appointment only and are hosted by Weardale Property Agency.
Prospective purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves regarding any proposed future use of the land and any planning, environmental or regulatory requirements that may apply.
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Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- TBC
- Date Posted
- 2026-08-04
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 15 Woodland listings in North West England (1+ acres).
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Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
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Nearest Schools
Primary
- Alston Primary School2.1 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 88
- Type
- Community school
- Nenthead Primary School4.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 17
- Type
- Community school
- Whitfield CofE Primary School6.2 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 22
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
- Allendale Primary School7.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 126
- Type
- Community school
- Haltwhistle Primary Academy9.4 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 213
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
Secondary
- Samuel King's School2.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 113
- Type
- Foundation school
- Haydon Bridge High School12 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 392
- Type
- Foundation school
- William Howard School15 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,312
- Type
- Academy converter
- St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham15 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 9 to 13
- Pupils
- 168
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Queen Elizabeth High School15 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 13 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,299
- Type
- Academy converter
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
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