A good mix of native broadleafs; birch, ash, willow with sections of larch and randomly spaced scots pines and spruce. Several mature beech fringe the wood and their progeny are also scattered throughout. Holly, hawthorn and rowan will help to form the understorey as the bigger trees outpace them. The woodland floor is well covered with a variety of mosses whilst honeysuckle springs from the leaf litter, twining upwards in search of the sun.

A wide variety of small birds take advantage of the cover afforded by this young wood. Even a short walk along the paths, often prompts the appearance of a robin, to forage the footfall disturbed earth. Scrapes in the moss and deer rubbed trunks give evidence of the presence of roe deer. Resting up during the day, early evening and dawn are good times to spot these charming creatures.

Whilst largely level the topography is not without character. Rises an falls are bisected by drainage ditches running generally NE to meet the main boundary channel. Seasonally flowing there is enough moisture to support damp loving plants and a population of frogs and newts. A rustic bench has been installed for comfortable wildlife watching.

The wood is accessed from the public highway via a good hard track which opens into a larger timber stacking area. Pathways wind throughout the wood facilitating pedestrian passage. Small footbridges facilitate the crossing of the deeper channels. Light and airy clearings and glades allow in the light but maintain the feeling of seclusion.

The sporting rights are owned and included in the sale.

As the large amount of growing timber matures it could be sustainably harvested as a domestic wood fuel source; this would also encourage a greater diversity of trees and flora to flourish in the space and light created.

An overnight camping stay is an attractive proposition, facilitating wildlife watching at the prime times of dusk and dawn.

The woods at Dilston were formerly part of the estate of the Radcliffes of nearby Dilston Hall. Now serving as a much more useful specialist further education college the hall was built to rival nearby 18th century mansions but was never completed. At the outbreak of the Jacobite Rebellion, work was suspended, never to be resumed. All that remains are the ruins of Dilston Castle, situated on the banks of the Devils water, a lively tributary of the River Tyne.

The name Hasta was chosen for the wood as recognition of the strong Roman influences in the area. A hasta was a thrusting spear issued as general equipment to the legionaries who manned the nearby Hadrian's Wall.

Hasta Wood is part of a larger area of woodland which runs down to the River Tyne. The Tyne is considered to be England's best salmon river which together with sea trout runs, gives the opportunity for excellent fishing. This is a quiet rural setting with many public footpaths with good walking. Nearby is Hadrian's Wall with the more challenging Hadrian's Wall Long Distance Path.

The attractive market towns of Hexham with its historic abbey and Roman Corbridge lie a short drive away. Rowing and canoeing are popular from Tyne Green riverside park.