Bratney Walls Pond

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Wigtownshire

Scotland

Bratney Walls Pond

Old milestone This milestone at the north east end of Whauphill is on the left hand side of a drive into a house.   It is opposite the Station House junction.   The railway ran from Newton Stewart to Whithorn with a spur to Garlieston.   It has been cleared of vegetation and painted by a Milestone Society member.
Old milestone Credit: Chris Minto

Bratney Walls Pond is a picturesque freshwater marsh located in Wigtownshire, Scotland. Situated in the scenic countryside, this serene pond is a haven for wildlife and a popular destination for nature enthusiasts.

Covering an area of approximately 20 acres, Bratney Walls Pond is surrounded by lush greenery and offers a tranquil setting for visitors to enjoy. The pond itself is relatively shallow, with an average depth of around 3 meters, making it ideal for a variety of aquatic plants and animals to thrive.

The pond is home to a diverse range of plant species, including water lilies, reeds, and rushes, which create a vibrant and colorful landscape. These plants provide a vital habitat for a plethora of wildlife, including various species of birds, insects, and small mammals. Birdwatchers can spot a variety of waterfowl, such as mallards, coots, and swans, among others.

Bratney Walls Pond is also a popular destination for anglers, offering excellent fishing opportunities. The pond is known for its healthy population of brown trout, which attracts fishermen from near and far. Anglers can enjoy a peaceful day casting their lines and trying to catch the prized trout.

For those seeking a peaceful and rejuvenating escape, Bratney Walls Pond is an ideal destination. Its scenic beauty and abundant wildlife make it a wonderful place to explore and connect with nature. Whether it's birdwatching, fishing, or simply taking a leisurely stroll around the pond, visitors will find themselves immersed in the tranquility of this stunning freshwater marsh.

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Bratney Walls Pond Images

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Old milestone This milestone at the north east end of Whauphill is on the left hand side of a drive into a house.   It is opposite the Station House junction.   The railway ran from Newton Stewart to Whithorn with a spur to Garlieston.   It has been cleared of vegetation and painted by a Milestone Society member.
Old milestone
This milestone at the north east end of Whauphill is on the left hand side of a drive into a house. It is opposite the Station House junction. The railway ran from Newton Stewart to Whithorn with a spur to Garlieston. It has been cleared of vegetation and painted by a Milestone Society member.
Old milestone Southwestwards into the village centre where the B7052 forms a crossroads with the B7085.
Old milestone
Southwestwards into the village centre where the B7052 forms a crossroads with the B7085.
Old milestone This milestone is on the very narrow verge about 200m NE of Cairnfield Cottages.  Another stone cleared of vegetation and painted by a Milestone Society member.   Looks like a tractor just missed it!
Old milestone
This milestone is on the very narrow verge about 200m NE of Cairnfield Cottages. Another stone cleared of vegetation and painted by a Milestone Society member. Looks like a tractor just missed it!
Old milestone Cairnfield Cottages in the distance at a junction of a minor road to Culbae and Kildarroch.  The rough unworked back of the milestone can be seen.
Old milestone
Cairnfield Cottages in the distance at a junction of a minor road to Culbae and Kildarroch. The rough unworked back of the milestone can be seen.
Cottages near March Farm, Whauphill On the B7085 Portwilliam to Wigtown road. Typical of the small cottages found throughout southern Scotland.
Cottages near March Farm, Whauphill
On the B7085 Portwilliam to Wigtown road. Typical of the small cottages found throughout southern Scotland.
Whaup Hotel At the time of this photo, this pub in the centre of the tiny village of Whauphill was undergoing a face lift, following the death of the landlord. It has subsequently reopened as a pub and restaurant with an lively music programme; customers are active in fund-raising for cancer research. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.whauphotel.co.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.whauphotel.co.uk">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Whaup Hotel
At the time of this photo, this pub in the centre of the tiny village of Whauphill was undergoing a face lift, following the death of the landlord. It has subsequently reopened as a pub and restaurant with an lively music programme; customers are active in fund-raising for cancer research. LinkExternal link
Farmland near March Farm Low lying pasture drained by "the Canal" - probably a canalised stream in reality.
Farmland near March Farm
Low lying pasture drained by "the Canal" - probably a canalised stream in reality.
Agricultural engineers at Whauphill
Agricultural engineers at Whauphill
Telephone Box & purple village hall
Telephone Box & purple village hall
The Whaup Hotel This looked a bit closed to me when I wanted to visit!
The Whaup Hotel
This looked a bit closed to me when I wanted to visit!
Culbae, Whauphill View northward from Culbae over the extensive grazing/hay fields.
Culbae, Whauphill
View northward from Culbae over the extensive grazing/hay fields.
Barwhanny Hill View of Barwhanny Hill and Wood with Barwhanny Cottages in the foreground. Not really a cold day in May but clearly a wood fire burning.
Barwhanny Hill
View of Barwhanny Hill and Wood with Barwhanny Cottages in the foreground. Not really a cold day in May but clearly a wood fire burning.
Wigtownshire Railway Old dismantled railway looking towards Whauphill with Barwhanny Farm and Hill on the right
Wigtownshire Railway
Old dismantled railway looking towards Whauphill with Barwhanny Farm and Hill on the right
Cairnfield Cottages View north from the cottages towards Whauphill.
Cairnfield Cottages
View north from the cottages towards Whauphill.
March Farm View along the B7085 to March Farm Row of Cottages left and March Farm right of picture.
March Farm
View along the B7085 to March Farm Row of Cottages left and March Farm right of picture.
Over Airies View along the B7085 past the entrance road to the farm.
Over Airies
View along the B7085 past the entrance road to the farm.
Over Airies View along the track that leads to the farm.
Over Airies
View along the track that leads to the farm.
Over Airies View from the track to the farm towards March Farm Row cottages (left), March Farm (centre) and Whaup Hill (right) of picture.
Over Airies
View from the track to the farm towards March Farm Row cottages (left), March Farm (centre) and Whaup Hill (right) of picture.
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Bratney Walls Pond is located at Grid Ref: NX3950 (Lat: 54.824802, Lng: -4.4939581)

Unitary Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

Police Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

What 3 Words

///tolerable.surface.sitting. Near Whithorn, Dumfries & Galloway

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