Dailly Plantation

Wood, Forest in Ayrshire

Scotland

Dailly Plantation

Small wooded valley near Dailly Credit: Oliver Dixon

Dailly Plantation is a picturesque woodland located in Ayrshire, Scotland. With its lush greenery and towering trees, it provides a serene and tranquil atmosphere for visitors to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The plantation covers an area of approximately 200 acres, making it a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The wood is predominantly composed of native tree species such as oak, beech, and birch, creating a diverse and vibrant ecosystem. The mature trees provide a canopy that filters the sunlight, casting dappled shadows on the forest floor. This creates an enchanting ambiance and allows for the growth of a variety of understory plants and wildflowers.

Dailly Plantation is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained paths and trails, making it easily accessible for walkers, joggers, and cyclists. These paths lead visitors through the heart of the woodland, offering glimpses of wildlife such as deer, squirrels, and a wide array of bird species.

The plantation is also home to a small pond, which serves as a watering hole for the local wildlife. It is a popular spot for birdwatchers, who can observe waterfowl and other water-loving birds nesting and feeding in the area.

Dailly Plantation is managed and maintained by the local council, ensuring that it remains a pristine and natural environment for all to enjoy. It is a place where visitors can immerse themselves in the beauty of nature, taking in the sights, sounds, and scents of the woodland.

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Dailly Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.272613/-4.7297004 or Grid Reference NS2601. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Small wooded valley near Dailly

Oliver Dixon

Hadyard Hill (Summit) 360 Panorama

This photo was taken back in Feb.2004 before the Windfarm was constructed in the same area, Centre of picture is due North, Penwhapple Reservoir can be seen to the left of the picture.

Brian Wotherspoon

View From Maxwellston Hill

Looking across the lower Girvan Valley, towards the Firth of Clyde and Arran, on a fine July afternoon.

Mary and Angus Hogg

The Start of the Southern Uplands

Looking along the hilltop between Maxwellston and Hadyard Hills. These hills mark the edge of Central Lowlands and the Southern Uplands of Scotland. The Southern Uplands Boundary Fault lies roughly between Girvan and Dunbar. For an updated view, see NX2699 : Heading for Hadyard Hill

Mary and Angus Hogg

The Edge of Hadyard Hill

Hadyard Hill marks the edge of the Central Lowlands and the Southern Uplands of Scotland along the lower section of the Girvan Valley. The Southern Uplands Boundary Fault lies roughly between Girvan and Dunbar. This view shows the upper part of the hill edge, above the very steep lower part close to the valley.

Mary and Angus Hogg

Girvan Valley View

Looking north across the Girvan Valley from the saddle between Maxwellston and Hadyard Hills. In the background, from the left - Brunstane Castle Golf Course, Maxwellston Farm, and the village of Dailly. For an updated view, see NX2699 : The Girvan Valley viewed again

Mary and Angus Hogg

Hadyard Hill Slope

The steep slope of Hadyard Hill, overlooking the Girvan Valley. In the background - the Firth of Clyde, Ailsa Craig and Arran. For an updated view taken from the shoulder of the hill, see NX2799 : Hadyard Hill view

Mary and Angus Hogg

From Hadyard Hill

Looking down towards Dailly and the Girvan Valley.

Mary and Angus Hogg

Field entrances on both sides of the road

To the left and right, almost opposite each other are the field entrances.

Malcolm Neal

The Girvan Valley viewed again

The Girvan Valley viewed from Maxwellston Hill on the edge of the Southern Uplands. From the left, there’s the Holiday Village, then Maxwellston Farm tucked away at the foot of the steep slope and then the village of Dailly.

Mary and Angus Hogg

Heading for Hadyard Hill

Heading for Hadyard Hill on the edge of the Southern Uplands, showing a marked difference in landscape from the farmland of the Central Lowlands.

Mary and Angus Hogg

Towards the Firth of Clyde from Maxwellston Hill

Looking towards the Firth of Clyde from the edge of Maxwellston Hill showing Grangestone Industrial Estate and, on the far right, Killochan Castle. Ailsa Craig and the island of Arran provide an attractive background.

Mary and Angus Hogg

From the slopes of Maxwellston Hill

Looking towards the Firth of Clyde from the edge of Maxwellston Hill. From the left, it’s some of the turbines of the Hadyard Hill wind farm, then a more distant Brae Hill with its comms masts, then the northern edge of Girvan, followed by Grangestone Industrial Estate and Killochan Castle on the far right. Ailsa Craig provides an attractive background.

Mary and Angus Hogg

Hadyard Hill view

Looking towards the Firth of Clyde from Hadyard Hill on the edge of the Southern Uplands. This viewpoint is available from the shoulder of the hills, not from the footpath which runs at a higher level. This is where the valley opens out to show the arable fields that take advantage of Girvan’s good sunshine record in an otherwise wet part of Carrick.

Mary and Angus Hogg

Towards Dailly

Looking from Hadyard Hill on the edge of the Southern Uplands towards the village of Dailly, in the Central Lowlands. Hadyard Hill makes a prominent feature, rising sharply from the valley. The Southern Uplands Boundary Fault lies roughly between Girvan and Dunbar.

Mary and Angus Hogg

Dailly Parish Church and War Memorial

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Dalquharran Castle

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Dailly bridge

This remarkable bridge in the village of Dailly in south Ayrshire spans the Water of Girvan, and lies at the very heart of the remarkable Dailly Community Paths and Sculptures Project. The bridge was opened in April, 2002 and reconnects the village to the north side of the river for the first time in 50 years. The delicate tracery of the balustrades and arches perfectly complements the woodland setting. Link