Broad Lane Wood

Wood, Forest in Wigtownshire

Scotland

Broad Lane Wood

Fell of Carleton Beached Bird Survey walk — Fell of Carleton Credit: Les Dunford

Broad Lane Wood is a picturesque forest located in Wigtownshire, Scotland. Spanning over an area of approximately 50 acres, this woodland is a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. It is situated near the village of Newton Stewart and is easily accessible by both car and foot.

The wood boasts a diverse range of tree species, including oak, beech, birch, and spruce, which create a vibrant and colorful canopy throughout the year. The forest floor is covered in a lush carpet of ferns, mosses, and wildflowers, providing a habitat for various small animals and insects.

The woodland is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained paths, making it an ideal location for leisurely walks, hiking, and cycling. These paths wind through the woods, allowing visitors to explore the different sections of the forest and discover hidden gems along the way.

Broad Lane Wood is also home to an abundance of wildlife. Birdwatchers will delight in the opportunity to spot a wide variety of bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and songbirds. Squirrels, rabbits, and deer can often be seen darting through the undergrowth, adding to the enchanting atmosphere of the wood.

For those seeking a peaceful retreat, there are several seating areas and picnic spots scattered throughout the forest, offering visitors the chance to relax and soak in the tranquil surroundings.

With its natural beauty and diverse ecosystem, Broad Lane Wood is a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts and those looking to reconnect with the great outdoors.

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Broad Lane Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.704766/-4.4659526 or Grid Reference NX4137. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Fell of Carleton

Beached Bird Survey walk

Les Dunford

Bessie Yon Track

View SW along the track from Craiglemine Tigh (A747) to Bessie Yon and Carleton.

Chris Newman

Laggan Pond

This is quite a remote spot, not easy to reach. The pond was reputed to have been stocked with carp sometime in the 19th century, although why and by whom is a mystery. Beyond the pond there is a steep drop of about 150 feet to the beach and the waters of Luce Bay.

David Baird

Laggan Camp and Pond

Laggan Camp is a hill fort which looks especially impressive when viewed from above from the slopes of the Fell of Carleton. Next to it is Laggan Pond and beyond that steep heughs drop down to the shores of Luce Bay. (This picture is a composite of two photographs).

David Baird

Laggan Pond and the Fell of Carleton

Viewed from the top of Laggan Camp hill fort. The 1:50000 map names the shoulder of the Fell of Carleton (on the skyline to the right of the picture) as "The Gled's Nest" (Gled is a Scots name for a kite or buzzard). However, the 1:25000 map seems to attach the name to the little hill to the seaward side of the pond, or possibly the steep heugh that drops off beyond it to the beach, and shows the shoulder of the Fell as being called the Fox Hunt.

David Baird

Mill Stone Howe

Obviously where rocks suitable for use as millstones could be found. The view is along the eastern shore of Luce Bay towards the Point of Lag near Monreith.

David Baird

Old Walls, Laggan Pond

I wonder if they meet underwater... Beyond is the steep western face of the Fell of Carleton, and the tree lined gully called the Needles Eye.

David Baird

Track to Craiglemine Tigh

This farm track runs back down to the A747 in this direction.

Andy Farrington

Fell of Carleton

View across to the fell which is mostly rough farmland, ferns, gorse and rocky outcrops.

Andy Farrington

Track to Craiglemine Tigh

View along this track in the direction of the A747.

Andy Farrington

Carleton

One of two gates on this track to Carleton Farm, the other being next to Bessie Yon.

Andy Farrington

Cliffs near Laggan Camp

View south east over Luce Bay from cliffs which are just south of Laggan Camp. The route to get here to bag this first was a combination of driving to Home Farm from the A747, then mountain bike down a track to NX4036 Link and then walk across open fields and a small cliff top path to finish the trip at the top of the cliffs overlooking Luce Bay. Clambering down the cliffs to the beach is doable but I wasn't up for it on the day I visited and had to move on to other grids.

Andy Farrington