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Peathouse Cleuch

Valley in Dumfriesshire

Scotland

Peathouse Cleuch

Dalzean
Dalzean Credit: Walter Baxter

Peathouse Cleuch is a picturesque valley located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Nestled within the rolling hills and lush greenery of the Scottish countryside, the valley is known for its stunning natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere. The valley is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including native plant species and a variety of bird and animal life.

Peathouse Cleuch is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, offering opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, and wildlife spotting. The valley is also a great place for picnicking and enjoying the tranquility of the surrounding landscape.

Visitors to Peathouse Cleuch can explore the winding trails that meander through the valley, taking in the breathtaking views of the surrounding hills and countryside. The valley is a haven for those seeking a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, providing a serene setting for relaxation and contemplation.

Overall, Peathouse Cleuch is a hidden gem in Dumfriesshire, offering a unique and tranquil experience for those who venture to explore its natural wonders.

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Peathouse Cleuch Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.282168/-3.9658116 or Grid Reference NS7500. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Dalzean
Dalzean
Glenmanna Burn On the righthand bank of the burn (middle foreground) is a circular sheepfank. Peat Craig is on the right and the slope of Greenside on the left.
Glenmanna Burn
On the righthand bank of the burn (middle foreground) is a circular sheepfank. Peat Craig is on the right and the slope of Greenside on the left.
Chanlock Burn, waterfall
Chanlock Burn, waterfall
Chanlockhead This ruined cottage is now even more derelict - needs rescuing! Chanlock burn to the left.
Chanlockhead
This ruined cottage is now even more derelict - needs rescuing! Chanlock burn to the left.
Sheil Cleuch Ruined sheep fank, and restored burn. Fenced off the remnant woodland in the Sheil Cleuch has regenerated, with the added bonus of cover for game birds.
Sheil Cleuch
Ruined sheep fank, and restored burn. Fenced off the remnant woodland in the Sheil Cleuch has regenerated, with the added bonus of cover for game birds.
Craigdasher Woodland of ash, rowan, and hazel on a scree slope. There was a lot of birdsong coming from this fragment of the forest that once covered these hills. Numerous willow warblers, chaffinches, wheatears, a cuckoo and yellowhammer amongst the cast.
Craigdasher
Woodland of ash, rowan, and hazel on a scree slope. There was a lot of birdsong coming from this fragment of the forest that once covered these hills. Numerous willow warblers, chaffinches, wheatears, a cuckoo and yellowhammer amongst the cast.
Fank, Braxhole Rush Entrance to one of the many circular sheep fanks along the Chanlock Water.
Fank, Braxhole Rush
Entrance to one of the many circular sheep fanks along the Chanlock Water.
Chanlockhead Ruined farm, abandoned before the electrification of the Scar Water.
Chanlockhead
Ruined farm, abandoned before the electrification of the Scar Water.
Chanlockhead The ruin of what was a substantial house.
Chanlockhead
The ruin of what was a substantial house.
Chanlockhead Dormer window now unsupported by the roof. While local stone is used for the walls, most houses in the hills of Dumfriesshire bought in sandstone for more specialist parts of the building. Must have been hard work getting the blocks up here.
Chanlockhead
Dormer window now unsupported by the roof. While local stone is used for the walls, most houses in the hills of Dumfriesshire bought in sandstone for more specialist parts of the building. Must have been hard work getting the blocks up here.
Sheep on Craigbuie Hill Most of the Chanlock sheep were down in the glen, but there were some further up the hill.
Sheep on Craigbuie Hill
Most of the Chanlock sheep were down in the glen, but there were some further up the hill.
Greenside Aptly named hill above the Dalzean Burn. The Scar Water fanks have a couple of walls added to the usual circular arrangement.
Greenside
Aptly named hill above the Dalzean Burn. The Scar Water fanks have a couple of walls added to the usual circular arrangement.
Blackcraig Hill Small peat hags near the summit of Blackcraig Hill. The peatlands on Blackcraig are not deeply dissected, and there are few hags, despite the gentle contours.
Blackcraig Hill
Small peat hags near the summit of Blackcraig Hill. The peatlands on Blackcraig are not deeply dissected, and there are few hags, despite the gentle contours.
Black Craig Broken crag on the north side of the Chanlock Water. Very distinctive sheep fank, one of a pair, below.
Black Craig
Broken crag on the north side of the Chanlock Water. Very distinctive sheep fank, one of a pair, below.
Scaur Law The ridge running southeast from Ox Hill is owned by the Forestry Commission on the Shinnel side. The Chanlock side of the hill is still a sheep farm.
Scaur Law
The ridge running southeast from Ox Hill is owned by the Forestry Commission on the Shinnel side. The Chanlock side of the hill is still a sheep farm.
Chanlock Burn A steep section of the Chanlock burn, as it passes through and area of harder rocks beneath Blackcraig Hill.
Chanlock Burn
A steep section of the Chanlock burn, as it passes through and area of harder rocks beneath Blackcraig Hill.
Sheep on Scaur Law Blackface ewes and lambs on the slopes of Scaur Law.
Sheep on Scaur Law
Blackface ewes and lambs on the slopes of Scaur Law.
Sheep fank, Chanlock Burn Sheep fank with an extension. Beneath Blackcraig Hill.
Sheep fank, Chanlock Burn
Sheep fank with an extension. Beneath Blackcraig Hill.
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Peathouse Cleuch is located at Grid Ref: NS7500 (Lat: 55.282168, Lng: -3.9658116)

Unitary Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

Police Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

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