Barhill Plantation

Wood, Forest in Renfrewshire

Scotland

Barhill Plantation

New path A new path and cycleway has recently been laid, which leads off from the Forth and Clyde Canal towpath. This joins the route of the former Lanarkshire and Dumbartonshire Railway railway. The new path will cross the canal over the old swing bridge at Bowling, over the current railway line and then over the A814 to join the existing route which follows the route of the old line. — New path Credit: Richard Sutcliffe

Barhill Plantation is a sprawling woodland area located in Renfrewshire, Scotland. Spanning approximately 200 acres, it is a prominent natural landscape in the region. The plantation is situated near the villages of Elderslie and Johnstone, just a few miles west of the bustling town of Paisley.

The woodland at Barhill Plantation is a mix of mature and young trees, predominantly consisting of native species such as oak, beech, and birch. The plantation also features a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers. Visitors can spot various bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and finches, as well as small mammals like deer, squirrels, and rabbits.

The plantation offers several walking trails that wind through the woodland, providing opportunities for leisurely strolls and peaceful hikes. These trails are well-maintained and offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside, making them a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

Barhill Plantation also serves as an important natural resource for the local community. The trees within the woodland are sustainably managed to provide timber for construction and other purposes, supporting the local economy and ensuring the plantation's long-term viability.

Overall, Barhill Plantation is a picturesque and biodiverse woodland area that offers a tranquil escape from the nearby urban areas. Its natural beauty, wildlife, and recreational opportunities make it a cherished asset for both locals and visitors alike.

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Barhill Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.911756/-4.4620514 or Grid Reference NS4671. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

New path A new path and cycleway has recently been laid, which leads off from the Forth and Clyde Canal towpath. This joins the route of the former Lanarkshire and Dumbartonshire Railway railway. The new path will cross the canal over the old swing bridge at Bowling, over the current railway line and then over the A814 to join the existing route which follows the route of the old line.

New path

A new path and cycleway has recently been laid, which leads off from the Forth and Clyde Canal towpath. This joins the route of the former Lanarkshire and Dumbartonshire Railway railway. The new path will cross the canal over the old swing bridge at Bowling, over the current railway line and then over the A814 to join the existing route which follows the route of the old line.

Richard Sutcliffe

The Erskine Bridge The A898 crossing the River Clyde.

The Erskine Bridge

The A898 crossing the River Clyde.

The River Clyde Seen through the barrier of the Erskine Bridge.

The River Clyde

Seen through the barrier of the Erskine Bridge.

A Buchanan Memorials Supplier of monumental headstones, based at the corner of Old Dalnottar Cemetery, beside the A82.

A Buchanan Memorials

Supplier of monumental headstones, based at the corner of Old Dalnottar Cemetery, beside the A82.

Richard Sutcliffe

Ruined buildings Apparently this was once a piggery. The graffiti has changed since photographed a few years earlier <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3925314">NS4772 : Ruined piggery</a>.

Ruined buildings

Apparently this was once a piggery. The graffiti has changed since photographed a few years earlier NS4772 : Ruined piggery.

Richard Sutcliffe

The Erskine Bridge A zoomed view from about 1km away. A heavy rain shower has just passed through, and the spray from vehicles crossing the bridge is visible even from this distance.

The Erskine Bridge

A zoomed view from about 1km away. A heavy rain shower has just passed through, and the spray from vehicles crossing the bridge is visible even from this distance.

Richard Sutcliffe

Next year's crop Presumably some kind of cereal. Looking towards the Kilpatrick Hills behind.

Next year's crop

Presumably some kind of cereal. Looking towards the Kilpatrick Hills behind.

Richard Sutcliffe

Erskine Bridge and slip road The slip road carries Glasgow-bound traffic off the bridge (A898) to join the A82.

Erskine Bridge and slip road

The slip road carries Glasgow-bound traffic off the bridge (A898) to join the A82.

Richard Sutcliffe

Farm track The track heads downhill to Braes Road.

Farm track

The track heads downhill to Braes Road.

Richard Sutcliffe

Track to Braes Road The farm track is very wet after a heavy shower of rain. Mount Pleasant Farm is in the distance.

Track to Braes Road

The farm track is very wet after a heavy shower of rain. Mount Pleasant Farm is in the distance.

Richard Sutcliffe

Looking up the hill A view over a newly planted crop towards the Kilpatrick Hills.

Looking up the hill

A view over a newly planted crop towards the Kilpatrick Hills.

Richard Sutcliffe

Sheep and a bollard The bollard is probably a telemetry pillar for data logging equipment connected with the water supply.

Sheep and a bollard

The bollard is probably a telemetry pillar for data logging equipment connected with the water supply.

Richard Sutcliffe

Road to Gavinburn Cottages The private road also leads to Hole Cottage (visible in the distance) and continues on to Loch Humphrey.

Road to Gavinburn Cottages

The private road also leads to Hole Cottage (visible in the distance) and continues on to Loch Humphrey.

Richard Sutcliffe

Disappearing drainage ditch A drainage ditch crosses the field, but goes underground just before it goes under the road to Gavinburn Cottages and Loch Humphrey (out of sight to the right). In the distance is Drums Lodge and Hole Cottage is on the right.

Disappearing drainage ditch

A drainage ditch crosses the field, but goes underground just before it goes under the road to Gavinburn Cottages and Loch Humphrey (out of sight to the right). In the distance is Drums Lodge and Hole Cottage is on the right.

Richard Sutcliffe

Rough grazing The small drainage ditch at the field boundary beside the road eventually joins the Dalnottar Burn.

Rough grazing

The small drainage ditch at the field boundary beside the road eventually joins the Dalnottar Burn.

Richard Sutcliffe

Gas installation Various pipes and valves relating to gas, referred to on the map as a gas governor. Photographed through the surrounding fence.

The photograph was taken to replicate the first image for the square <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/161155">NS4773 : Old Kilpatrick Gasworks</a> photographed and submitted in 2006.

Gas installation

Various pipes and valves relating to gas, referred to on the map as a gas governor. Photographed through the surrounding fence. The photograph was taken to replicate the first image for the square NS4773 : Old Kilpatrick Gasworks photographed and submitted in 2006.

Richard Sutcliffe

Going underground Two small burns or drainage ditches combine before immediately entering a large grilled culvert. The water won&#039;t emerge for another 400m, having flowed underneath the A82 and the associated slip roads for the Erskine Bridge! It emerges as the Dalnottar Burn in Lusset Glen.

Going underground

Two small burns or drainage ditches combine before immediately entering a large grilled culvert. The water won't emerge for another 400m, having flowed underneath the A82 and the associated slip roads for the Erskine Bridge! It emerges as the Dalnottar Burn in Lusset Glen.

Richard Sutcliffe

Face on the end of the ruin This well-executed artwork is on the end of one of the ruined building, of what was once a piggery. It seems a great shame that few people will see it, as it&#039;s half hidden by trees and only visible to people out walking on a quiet path.

Face on the end of the ruin

This well-executed artwork is on the end of one of the ruined building, of what was once a piggery. It seems a great shame that few people will see it, as it's half hidden by trees and only visible to people out walking on a quiet path.

Richard Sutcliffe

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Barhill Plantation is located at Grid Ref: NS4671 (Lat: 55.911756, Lng: -4.4620514)

Unitary Authority: Renfrewshire

Police Authority: Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

What 3 Words

///cursing.forgiving.crisps. Near Old Kilpatrick, West Dunbartonshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 55.911756,-4.4620514

Post Office

Bargarran Post Office

Addr Postcode: PA8 6BS

Brand: Post Office

Brand Wikidata: Q1783168

Ref Pol Id: 24391

Source: OS OpenData StreetView

Lat/Long: 55.9080249/-4.4645664

Crossing: informal

Lat/Long: 55.9112819/-4.4581182

Crossing: informal

Lat/Long: 55.9114135/-4.4579975

Barrier: block

Lat/Long: 55.9130788/-4.4570352

Barrier: block

Lat/Long: 55.9137642/-4.4597463

Pharmacy

Lloyds Pharmacy

Brand: Lloyds Pharmacy

Brand Wikidata: Q6662870

Brand Wikipedia: en:LloydsPharmacy

Healthcare: pharmacy

Lat/Long: 55.9083623/-4.4650736

Seamark Light Character: Fl

Seamark Light Colour: green

Seamark Light Height: 10

Seamark Light Period: 5

Seamark Light Range: 8

Seamark Light Reference: A 4501

Seamark Light Sequence: 0.5+(4.5)

Seamark Type: light_minor

Source: US NGA Pub. 114. 2011-05-26.

Lat/Long: 55.9131167/-4.4544167

Post Box

Brand: Royal Mail

Brand Wikidata: Q638098

Brand Wikipedia: en:Royal Mail

Operator: Royal Mail

Operator Wikidata: Q638098

Post Box Type: lamp

Lat/Long: 55.9093011/-4.4641494

Bus Stop

North Bar Bus Terminus

Addr City: Erskine

Bus: yes

Naptan AtcoCode: 61401107

Naptan NaptanCode: 73967358

Public Transport: platform

Lat/Long: 55.9082635/-4.4584228

North Barr

Place: suburb

Lat/Long: 55.9084559/-4.4593441

Give Way

Direction: backward

Lat/Long: 55.9104093/-4.4617459

Leisure: picnic_table

Lat/Long: 55.9147524/-4.4641811

Leisure: picnic_table

Lat/Long: 55.9146104/-4.4644155

Information: map

Tourism: information

Lat/Long: 55.9142036/-4.4653358

Waste Basket

Lat/Long: 55.914161/-4.4653514

Shelter

Shelter Type: public_transport

Lat/Long: 55.913684/-4.4688013

The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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