Almost too many to list, the following tree species inhabit the woods in various stages of growth: Scots pine, spruce, larch, oak, beech, birch, ash, sycamore and cherry.

Additional understorey species are well represented with holly, hazel and rowan distributed amongst the larger trees.

Beneath the canopy, the woodland floor is a carpet of well-established woodland plants: A variety of mosses and ferns together with sorrel, woodrush, wild garlic, dog violet, wild strawberry, foxgloves and bluebells to name but a few.

As this wasn't enough a number of apple trees have been planted in the hope of a harvest to come.

As might be expected from the variety of flora in the woods the diversity of fauna is equally wide.

Itinerant roe deer and badgers are nocturnal visitors and perhaps even more special, the native red squirrel has been spotted foraging throughout the larger woods.

Above the canopy buzzards and kites wheel effortlessly in the currents whilst kestrels take advantage of any breeze to hover in search of prey.

Dukes Wood features a number of useful long establish structures all of which are included in the sale. An insulated 20' container fitted with a small wood burner, two stores, one of which is mainly used for seasoning timber and a simple compost toilet.

A high seat, formerly used for hunting deer, is an ideal spot to sit awhile and watch the local wildlife go by.

Access to the woods is off a minor road and then down a well-founded track through the fields to the main gate.

Within the larger wood, a good hard track serves several owners, is owned jointly and has shared maintenance responsibilities.

Once inside the bounds of Dukes Wood a network of paths makes for easy access to all parts of the wood.

The sporting rights are owned and included in the sale.

The standard woodlands.co.uk covenant does NOT apply to this wood.

Ideally placed at the end of the track this is a beautiful location to escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

An ideal venue in which to spend time with friends and family around the campfire, engage in a conservation project, watch the wildlife or harvest a supply of timber for the stove. An overnight stop in the stove-heated container would surely be rewarding as a large proportion of the resident wildlife is active throughout the darkest hours.

The wood is surrounded by agricultural land which is put to a variety of uses both arable and pasture. In times gone by, mining was prevalent with local names such as Leadgate and Coalburns evidence of this activity. Although these activities are long gone there is some evidence of coal mining in the nearby Clinty Wood.

The nearby town of Prudhoe features a well-preserved Norman castle which is maintained by Engish Heritage. The River Tyne Trail long-distance path passes nearby and is an excellent means of exploring the locality's natural and industrial heritage.