Brick Kiln Plantation

Downs, Moorland in Wigtownshire

Scotland

Brick Kiln Plantation

End of Clifftop Walk from Port Logan It is rare to see a yellow waymarker pointing straight down. This one means &#039;turn back&#039;.
There is no easy way beyond this point. — End of Clifftop Walk from Port Logan Credit: Rose and Trev Clough

Brick Kiln Plantation is a picturesque woodland located in Wigtownshire, an area renowned for its natural beauty in the southwest of Scotland. Covering a vast expanse of downs and moorland, this plantation offers a serene escape for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers alike.

The plantation is characterized by its dense growth of diverse trees, including oak, birch, and pine, creating a stunning canopy that provides shade and shelter for a variety of wildlife. The forest floor is adorned with a plethora of wildflowers, creating a colorful tapestry that changes with the seasons.

Visitors to Brick Kiln Plantation can enjoy a network of well-maintained trails that wind through the woods, providing opportunities for hiking, cycling, and horseback riding. These trails offer breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, with rolling hills and expansive meadows stretching as far as the eye can see.

The plantation is also home to a rich variety of animal species, including red deer, foxes, badgers, and numerous bird species. Birdwatchers will be delighted by the chance to spot rare species such as the golden eagle and the osprey, while nature lovers can revel in the tranquility of the woodland, listening to the soothing sounds of chirping birds and rustling leaves.

With its natural beauty and abundant wildlife, Brick Kiln Plantation is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts seeking solace in nature. Whether one wishes to explore the woodlands, observe wildlife, or simply unwind amidst the serene surroundings, this plantation offers a truly unforgettable experience.

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Brick Kiln Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.730553/-4.9514541 or Grid Reference NX1041. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

End of Clifftop Walk from Port Logan

It is rare to see a yellow waymarker pointing straight down. This one means 'turn back'. There is no easy way beyond this point.

Rose and Trev Clough

Path from Cairnywellan Head

An unofficial footpath that comes to an abrupt halt a little further south NX0939 : End of Clifftop Walk from Port Logan .

Rose and Trev Clough

Cliffs overlooking Slate Heugh Bay

The rock is greywacke of Early Silurian age.

Rose and Trev Clough

Slate Heugh Bay

The cliffs here are composed of greywacke, a sedimentary rock, laid down in the Early Silurian period. In the bay a jagged line of upstanding rock crosses the shore from the sea, and appears to continue as a white line all the way up the cliff. This is a later intrusion of hard igneous rock, and is mentioned in the British Geological Survey's excursion guide to the area Link

as "a cross-cutting, Tertiary dolerite dyke".

Rose and Trev Clough

Farm quarry

A convenient source of easily-worked stone. This band of slatey rock, part of the Silurian Gala Group of greywackes, runs across the Rhins and is worked in several places. See NX1139 : Quarry lakes for another. In this image the bedding of the rocks is very clear, steep and northerly, and that is a regional trend reflecting the collision of continents in the Caledonian orogeny.

Jonathan Wilkins

Please shut the gate

An excellent reminder in colloqial Scots that closing the gate behind you is important under all circumstances. The animals that occasion the reminder are clustered on the hill overlooking Port Logan.

Jonathan Wilkins

Junction of the tracks

The way-marked track from Port Logan comes in from the left here, and is signposted towards Cowans. Behind the camera stretches the route to Clanyard and Inshanks, which is the old road.

Jonathan Wilkins