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Bell Hopkins Plantation

Wood, Forest in Ayrshire

Scotland

Bell Hopkins Plantation

This way to Barrhill Looking along the B7027 on a bright early-June morning.
This way to Barrhill Credit: Mary and Angus Hogg

Bell Hopkins Plantation, Ayrshire is a vast wood and forest located in the southwestern region of Scotland. Covering an area of approximately 500 acres, it is situated near the town of Ayr and is easily accessible through well-maintained roads.

The plantation is known for its diverse range of tree species, including oak, beech, birch, and pine. These trees create a vibrant and lush environment, providing habitat for various wildlife species such as red squirrels, roe deer, and a variety of bird species. The plantation is also home to a network of walking trails, allowing visitors to explore the natural beauty of the area.

Bell Hopkins Plantation offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, providing a serene environment for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. The well-marked trails cater to all levels of fitness and offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

The plantation also serves as an important conservation area, with ongoing efforts to protect and preserve the indigenous flora and fauna. Educational programs and guided tours are organized to create awareness about the importance of sustainable forest management and biodiversity conservation.

Overall, Bell Hopkins Plantation, Ayrshire is a picturesque woodland destination that offers visitors the opportunity to connect with nature, explore scenic trails, and learn about the rich biodiversity of the region.

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Bell Hopkins Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.081802/-4.7140635 or Grid Reference NX2679. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

This way to Barrhill Looking along the B7027 on a bright early-June morning.
This way to Barrhill
Looking along the B7027 on a bright early-June morning.
Fields and trees near Barrhill Some young hardwoods with a conifer plantation in the background.
Fields and trees near Barrhill
Some young hardwoods with a conifer plantation in the background.
Rocks by the B7027 This looks interesting but, so far, I’ve found no information about the site. It’s always tempting to see this sort of feature as something ancient but it probably is no more than a big rock with a stone on top.
Rocks by the B7027
This looks interesting but, so far, I’ve found no information about the site. It’s always tempting to see this sort of feature as something ancient but it probably is no more than a big rock with a stone on top.
Road towards Corwar This track leads to Laigh Drumlamford and then continues onward to Corwar, a farm and one additional house.
Road towards Corwar
This track leads to Laigh Drumlamford and then continues onward to Corwar, a farm and one additional house.
Small quarry at High Drumlamford High Drumlamford is just a building site at the moment. The small quarry is below the building, and clearly still in use, sometimes.
Small quarry at High Drumlamford
High Drumlamford is just a building site at the moment. The small quarry is below the building, and clearly still in use, sometimes.
Row of serious trees A path leads to this place from the south, but it seems to end here. Old trees and remnants of a wall indicate some kind of boundary.
Row of serious trees
A path leads to this place from the south, but it seems to end here. Old trees and remnants of a wall indicate some kind of boundary.
Road to the windfarms A new road has been built, solely for access to the windfarms Arecleoch and Killgallioch. It makes use of a former forestry track, but is a lot wider and smoother than a typical forestry road.
Road to the windfarms
A new road has been built, solely for access to the windfarms Arecleoch and Killgallioch. It makes use of a former forestry track, but is a lot wider and smoother than a typical forestry road.
The B7027 to Barrhill With bridge over the Pollgowan Burn.
The B7027 to Barrhill
With bridge over the Pollgowan Burn.
The B7027 to Newton Stewart
The B7027 to Newton Stewart
Gate into Farmland at Knockycoid
Gate into Farmland at Knockycoid
Pollgowan Burn
Pollgowan Burn
Pollgowan Burn
Pollgowan Burn
Farmland at Knockycoid
Farmland at Knockycoid
Sheep Grazing at Knockycoid
Sheep Grazing at Knockycoid
Bridge Crossing Pollgowan Burn Heading towards Barrhill, there is a rivet benchmark on the left hand parapet.
Bridge Crossing Pollgowan Burn
Heading towards Barrhill, there is a rivet benchmark on the left hand parapet.
Ordnance Survey Rivet A benchmark on the parapet of the <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6201898">NX2579 : Bridge Crossing Pollgowan Burn</a>, for more information visit <span class="nowrap"><a title="www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm109111" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm109111">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>
Ordnance Survey Rivet
A benchmark on the parapet of the NX2579 : Bridge Crossing Pollgowan Burn, for more information visit LinkExternal link
Looking Down Pollgowan Burn Flowing down to Loch Duisk and on towards Barrhill.
Looking Down Pollgowan Burn
Flowing down to Loch Duisk and on towards Barrhill.
Cowar Mains Hill trig Looking N from position
Cowar Mains Hill trig
Looking N from position
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Bell Hopkins Plantation is located at Grid Ref: NX2679 (Lat: 55.081802, Lng: -4.7140635)

Unitary Authority: South Ayrshire

Police Authority: Ayrshire

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