Rammer Cleugh

Valley in East Lothian

Scotland

Rammer Cleugh

Dunbar Common Looking out from what was once, for a short while, a conifer plantation. Behind me is a wind turbine one of n+1 wind turbines on the Lammermuir Hills. — Dunbar Common Credit: Richard Webb

Rammer Cleugh is a picturesque valley located in East Lothian, a historic county in the southeast of Scotland. The valley is nestled between rolling hills and is known for its natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere. It stretches for approximately 3 miles and is flanked by dense woodlands, providing a haven for various wildlife and bird species.

This idyllic valley is a popular destination for hikers, nature enthusiasts, and those seeking a peaceful retreat. Rammer Cleugh offers a range of walking trails, varying in difficulty, allowing visitors to explore the stunning surroundings at their own pace. The trails meander through ancient forests, offering breathtaking views of the lush landscape. The valley is also home to a river that adds to the charm and serenity of the area.

Rammer Cleugh has a rich historical significance. The valley holds remnants of an Iron Age hillfort, known as Traprain Law. This ancient site provides a glimpse into the region's past and attracts archaeology enthusiasts from all over. Additionally, the valley is dotted with several old farmsteads, highlighting the agricultural heritage of the area.

Visitors to Rammer Cleugh can enjoy picnicking by the river, observing the local wildlife, or simply taking in the tranquility of the surroundings. The valley's proximity to the nearby towns of Haddington and North Berwick makes it easily accessible, while still offering a peaceful escape from the bustle of city life.

In conclusion, Rammer Cleugh is a captivating valley in East Lothian, Scotland, offering a haven of natural beauty, historic sites, and serene surroundings for those seeking a tranquil retreat or an adventure in the great outdoors.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 55.931901/-2.5882219 or Grid Reference NT6371. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Dunbar Common Looking out from what was once, for a short while, a conifer plantation. Behind me is a wind turbine one of n+1 wind turbines on the Lammermuir Hills.

Dunbar Common

Looking out from what was once, for a short while, a conifer plantation. Behind me is a wind turbine one of n+1 wind turbines on the Lammermuir Hills.

On Dunbar Common Small woodland plots on a heathery part of Dunbar Common.
The large forestry block has since (2009) been felled to make way for the enlargement of the Crystal Rig windfarm.

On Dunbar Common

Small woodland plots on a heathery part of Dunbar Common. The large forestry block has since (2009) been felled to make way for the enlargement of the Crystal Rig windfarm.

Simple butts Grouse butts are often ornate affairs with dyking and drainage. Here heather is held in a wire frame to provide the hide.

Simple butts

Grouse butts are often ornate affairs with dyking and drainage. Here heather is held in a wire frame to provide the hide.

Above Deuchrie Edge Heather moorland north of lots of wind turbines.

Above Deuchrie Edge

Heather moorland north of lots of wind turbines.

Path on Dunbar Common Thanks to recent dry weather, the singletrack gave easy going.

Path on Dunbar Common

Thanks to recent dry weather, the singletrack gave easy going.

View towards Spartleton And Crystal Rig II power station from the path up from Deuchrie.

View towards Spartleton

And Crystal Rig II power station from the path up from Deuchrie.

Path on Dunbar Common Very enjoyable singletrack - worth the slog up from Deuchrie.

Path on Dunbar Common

Very enjoyable singletrack - worth the slog up from Deuchrie.

Marker stone, Lamb Hill Estate march presumably. The double black line on the 1:50,000 map is not a track, but shows the fence here with the adjacent earthbank, presumably that is the remains of an old boundary.

Marker stone, Lamb Hill

Estate march presumably. The double black line on the 1:50,000 map is not a track, but shows the fence here with the adjacent earthbank, presumably that is the remains of an old boundary.

Interpretation board, Crystal Rig Info about the power station where the path from Deuchrie to Whitadder Reservoir enters the wind farm. Newly erected and cattle proofed.

Interpretation board, Crystal Rig

Info about the power station where the path from Deuchrie to Whitadder Reservoir enters the wind farm. Newly erected and cattle proofed.

Pressmennan A long artificial loch set in old oakwoods. There were plans to fell the trees in the 1980&#039;s and the place became quite famous. Now in the care of the Woodland Trust.
Taken near the dam at the west end of the loch.

Pressmennan

A long artificial loch set in old oakwoods. There were plans to fell the trees in the 1980's and the place became quite famous. Now in the care of the Woodland Trust. Taken near the dam at the west end of the loch.

Pressmennan Looking eastwards along the loch, deep in oakwoods.

Pressmennan

Looking eastwards along the loch, deep in oakwoods.

Farmland, Woodend Looking southward over rolling farmland on the edge of the Lammermuir Hills.

Farmland, Woodend

Looking southward over rolling farmland on the edge of the Lammermuir Hills.

Pressmennan Wood The Woodland Trust have been active here, conifers removed and replaced by broadleaves in tully tubes. Taken just above the car park at 11:20

Pressmennan Wood

The Woodland Trust have been active here, conifers removed and replaced by broadleaves in tully tubes. Taken just above the car park at 11:20

Pressmennan Wood Looking downhill from the upper track in Pressmennan.

Pressmennan Wood

Looking downhill from the upper track in Pressmennan.

Gallows Law. 12:00 noon. Looking east towards the steam plume from Dunbar cement works on an anticyclonic day. It was cloudy here, but sunny a few miles west at Edinburgh, The condensed water rises so far, until it meets a layer of warmer air and then the cloud spreads.
The field in the foreground is about to be ploughed.

Gallows Law.

12:00 noon. Looking east towards the steam plume from Dunbar cement works on an anticyclonic day. It was cloudy here, but sunny a few miles west at Edinburgh, The condensed water rises so far, until it meets a layer of warmer air and then the cloud spreads. The field in the foreground is about to be ploughed.

Deuchrie Dod The decaying trig pillar, unusual for these parts in being stone built. Arthur&#039;s Seat can be seen rising above the low level mist in Edinburgh. The plume of cloud is rising from Mossmorran petrochemical works in Fife.

Deuchrie Dod

The decaying trig pillar, unusual for these parts in being stone built. Arthur's Seat can be seen rising above the low level mist in Edinburgh. The plume of cloud is rising from Mossmorran petrochemical works in Fife.

Deuchrie. View south from Deuchrie Dod to the Lammermuir Hills, over Deuchrie Farm&#039;s fields.

Deuchrie.

View south from Deuchrie Dod to the Lammermuir Hills, over Deuchrie Farm's fields.

The Ford at Stoneypath The ford needs a fair amount of water before it floods the road. Looks like there&#039;s a fair amount of erosion in the pipes.

There are several of these fords locally.

The Ford at Stoneypath

The ford needs a fair amount of water before it floods the road. Looks like there's a fair amount of erosion in the pipes. There are several of these fords locally.

Alastair Seagroatt

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Rammer Cleugh is located at Grid Ref: NT6371 (Lat: 55.931901, Lng: -2.5882219)

Unitary Authority: East Lothian

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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