Swinefoot Moss

Downs, Moorland in Dumfriesshire

Scotland

Swinefoot Moss

Cattle grazing, Newfarm — Cattle grazing, Newfarm Credit: JThomas

Swinefoot Moss is a vast expanse of peat bog located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. It is situated within the Southern Uplands, an area known for its rugged terrain and dramatic landscapes. The moss covers an area of approximately 500 hectares and is surrounded by rolling hills and moorland.

The terrain of Swinefoot Moss is characterized by thick layers of peat, which have accumulated over thousands of years. The bog is home to a variety of plant species, including heather, sphagnum moss, and cotton grass. It provides important habitat for a range of wildlife, including birds such as curlews, lapwings, and red grouse.

Visitors to Swinefoot Moss can enjoy walking and hiking through the bog, taking in the stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The area is popular with birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts, who come to observe the diverse range of flora and fauna that call the moss home.

Overall, Swinefoot Moss is a unique and beautiful natural area, offering visitors a glimpse into the wild and untamed landscapes of Dumfriesshire.

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Swinefoot Moss Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.278453/-3.4487874 or Grid Reference NY0899. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cattle grazing, Newfarm

Cattle grazing, Newfarm

National Cycle Route 74 towards Beattock B7076 heading north.

National Cycle Route 74 towards Beattock

B7076 heading north.

B7076, Newfarm Towards Beattock.

B7076, Newfarm

Towards Beattock.

Hillside grazing, Mid Murthat

Hillside grazing, Mid Murthat

National Cycle Route 74 towards Beattock On the B7076.

National Cycle Route 74 towards Beattock

On the B7076.

Grassland, Buck Rigg

Grassland, Buck Rigg

Newfarm on Blackrig Hill Under an ominous sky

Newfarm on Blackrig Hill

Under an ominous sky

A701 towards Dumfries

A701 towards Dumfries

A74(M), southbound The A74(M) &amp; M74 run over 80 miles from the M6 at the Scottish border near Gretna to the M8 at Glasgow. This is one of the two most important routeways into Scotland from the south. The last stretch of the M74 opened in 2011 (see <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/snippet/590" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/snippet/590">Link</a> ).
Wikipedia: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A74(M)_and_M74_motorways" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A74(M)_and_M74_motorways">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>

A74(M), southbound

The A74(M) & M74 run over 80 miles from the M6 at the Scottish border near Gretna to the M8 at Glasgow. This is one of the two most important routeways into Scotland from the south. The last stretch of the M74 opened in 2011 (see Link ). Wikipedia: Link

Gas Distribution Station at Beattock An aerial view. In front are the Beattock-Dumfries [A701] and Beattock-Lochmaben [B7020] roads. Beyond are the A74(M) and B7076 running parallel.

Gas Distribution Station at Beattock

An aerial view. In front are the Beattock-Dumfries [A701] and Beattock-Lochmaben [B7020] roads. Beyond are the A74(M) and B7076 running parallel.

Fields, Stockholm A bit duller than its namesake, silage bales in Annandale.

Fields, Stockholm

A bit duller than its namesake, silage bales in Annandale.

Stockholm, Annandale Silage bales and a view across a wide plain towards the resumption of the Southern Uplands.

Stockholm, Annandale

Silage bales and a view across a wide plain towards the resumption of the Southern Uplands.

Fields south of Beattock Looking across the A74(M) towards Craig Hill.

Fields south of Beattock

Looking across the A74(M) towards Craig Hill.

Mike Pennington

Fields south of Beattock

Fields south of Beattock

Mike Pennington

Dumfries and Galloway : Grassy Field A grassy field and Newfarm seen in Dumfries and Galloway.

Dumfries and Galloway : Grassy Field

A grassy field and Newfarm seen in Dumfries and Galloway.

Dumfries and Galloway : The A74(M) Motorway Heading along the A74(M) through Dumfries and Galloway.

Dumfries and Galloway : The A74(M) Motorway

Heading along the A74(M) through Dumfries and Galloway.

Dumfries And Galloway : Countryside Scenery Looking out across the grassy countryside.

Dumfries And Galloway : Countryside Scenery

Looking out across the grassy countryside.

Dumfries And Galloway : The A74(M) Looking along the A74(M).

Dumfries And Galloway : The A74(M)

Looking along the A74(M).

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Swinefoot Moss is located at Grid Ref: NY0899 (Lat: 55.278453, Lng: -3.4487874)

Unitary Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

Police Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

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Tathill

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Naptan CommonName: Tathill

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Naptan NaptanCode: 34238575

Naptan Notes: None

Naptan Street: A701

Naptan Verified: no

Source: naptan_import

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