Nether Huntlywood

Settlement in Berwickshire

Scotland

Nether Huntlywood

Gordon Moss The course of the Berwickshire Railway across the bogs of Gordon Moss.
Gordon Moss Credit: Richard Webb

Nether Huntlywood is a small village located in the Scottish Borders region of Berwickshire. Situated approximately 4 miles southeast of the town of Duns, this rural settlement is nestled amidst picturesque countryside.

The village is characterized by its tranquil and idyllic setting, surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields. It is a close-knit community with a population of around 100 residents. The village primarily comprises traditional stone-built houses, some dating back several centuries, which add to its charm and historical appeal.

Nether Huntlywood is well-connected to nearby towns and villages, with good road links providing easy access to amenities and services. The village itself has limited facilities, with no shops or schools, but residents can find all necessary amenities in nearby Duns or other nearby towns.

The area around Nether Huntlywood offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and exploration. The surrounding countryside is ideal for walking, hiking, and cycling. The village is also close to the beautiful Berwickshire coastline, with its stunning cliffs and sandy beaches, offering a range of recreational activities such as fishing, birdwatching, and water sports.

Overall, Nether Huntlywood is a peaceful and picturesque village, perfect for those seeking a rural retreat and a slower-paced lifestyle. Its natural beauty and proximity to both the countryside and coastline make it an attractive location for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers.

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Nether Huntlywood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.679148/-2.6069232 or Grid Reference NT6143. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Gordon Moss The course of the Berwickshire Railway across the bogs of Gordon Moss.
Gordon Moss
The course of the Berwickshire Railway across the bogs of Gordon Moss.
New woodland, Nether Huntlywood An area of young trees on former farmland.
New woodland, Nether Huntlywood
An area of young trees on former farmland.
Bales near Huntlywood Newly baled straw.
Bales near Huntlywood
Newly baled straw.
Nether Huntlywood Oilseed rape stubble with a view through to Black Hill and the distant Eildon Hills.
Nether Huntlywood
Oilseed rape stubble with a view through to Black Hill and the distant Eildon Hills.
Oilseed rape stubble, Nether Huntlywood View over wetland towards Fans Hill.
Oilseed rape stubble, Nether Huntlywood
View over wetland towards Fans Hill.
An old road alignment Tar showing through the moss at the edge of a farmyard. This would have been the route of the A6105 at one time, a bend has been straightened out with an embankment.
An old road alignment
Tar showing through the moss at the edge of a farmyard. This would have been the route of the A6105 at one time, a bend has been straightened out with an embankment.
Embankment,  A6105 The road has been straightened here. The tractor is hauling newly harvested grain.
Embankment, A6105
The road has been straightened here. The tractor is hauling newly harvested grain.
Cultivated field A flat field in former mossland.
Cultivated field
A flat field in former mossland.
Peaty soil, Gordon Moss Beyond this damp field with exposed black soil is an area of woodland on Gordon Moss.
Peaty soil, Gordon Moss
Beyond this damp field with exposed black soil is an area of woodland on Gordon Moss.
New fence Newly worked ground on hilly ground above Gordon Moss.
New fence
Newly worked ground on hilly ground above Gordon Moss.
Earthbank, Greenknowe A built up mound of red earth in a woodland near Greenhowe Tower.
Earthbank, Greenknowe
A built up mound of red earth in a woodland near Greenhowe Tower.
Arable land near Huntlywood
Arable land near Huntlywood
Barn east of Huntlywood The hill in the left background is Knock Hill, which is one of those doubly-named places, 'cnoc' being Scots Gaelic for 'hill'. (Torpenhow in the Lake District <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NY2039">NY2039</a> is possibly a triply-named place - Hill (Old English) + hill (Welsh) + hill (Danish)!)
Barn east of Huntlywood
The hill in the left background is Knock Hill, which is one of those doubly-named places, 'cnoc' being Scots Gaelic for 'hill'. (Torpenhow in the Lake District NY2039 is possibly a triply-named place - Hill (Old English) + hill (Welsh) + hill (Danish)!)
Private road "No access without permission" (intriguing ... can't help feeling a bit like Father Ted's Dougal standing by the "Do not press red button" sign!).
Private road
"No access without permission" (intriguing ... can't help feeling a bit like Father Ted's Dougal standing by the "Do not press red button" sign!).
Scattered housing by East Morriston
Scattered housing by East Morriston
Road into East Morriston
Road into East Morriston
Pasture lands at Corsbie 17th. century Corsbie Tower, built by the Cranstouns of Oxenfoord (north of Pathhead in Midlothian) can be seen in the background.
Pasture lands at Corsbie
17th. century Corsbie Tower, built by the Cranstouns of Oxenfoord (north of Pathhead in Midlothian) can be seen in the background.
Arable land, Morriston Direct drilled cereal field. Beyond the arable land is a wetland area.
Arable land, Morriston
Direct drilled cereal field. Beyond the arable land is a wetland area.
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Nether Huntlywood is located at Grid Ref: NT6143 (Lat: 55.679148, Lng: -2.6069232)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 55.679148,-2.6069232
Bus Stop
Nether Huntlywood
Bench: no
Bus: yes
Departures Board: no
Lit: no
Local Ref: opp
Naptan AtcoCode: 69001269
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan CommonName: Nether Huntlywood
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan NaptanCode: 72725384
Naptan Street: A6105
Operator: Scottish Borders Council
Public Transport: platform
Ref: 69001269
Shelter: no
Source: survey;NaPTAN
Lat/Long: 55.6791886/-2.6067925
Bus Stop
Huntlywood
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Naptan Indicator: at Nether Huntlywood
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Naptan Street: A6105
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Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 55.6790275/-2.6066628
Nether Huntlywood
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Huntlywood
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Upper Huntlywood
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Jaydel House
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
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