An ancient Northumberland landmark has been 'put back on track' for walkers after a forest trail that was severely damaged by Storm Arwen reopened this week.
Harbottle Wood, near Rothbury, was badly affected by the Storm which struck on November 28 2021. Together with the adjoining Holystone Wood, the fierce northerly gale flattened or badly damaged a third of the beauty spots' areas, leaving the woodland in a dangerous state and entirely off limits to the public.
Since then, the harvesting team of Forestry England have cleared paths, tackled hanging trees and lifted much of the fallen timber. And on Wednesday, a five mile circular walk to the famous and mystical Drake Stone has been fully reinstated.
