Castlehill Plantation

Wood, Forest in Kirkcudbrightshire

Scotland

Castlehill Plantation

Wooden sign, Kirkcudbright Training Area Credit: Steven Brown

Castlehill Plantation is a sprawling woodland located in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. Covering an area of approximately 1,500 acres, the plantation is a diverse mix of mature trees, including oak, beech, and pine, as well as younger saplings and shrubs. The woodland is well-maintained, with clear paths and trails for visitors to explore and enjoy the natural beauty of the area.

The plantation is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, squirrels, and a wide range of bird species. Birdwatchers will delight in the opportunity to spot rare and native birds in their natural habitat. The tranquil setting of Castlehill Plantation makes it a popular destination for nature lovers, hikers, and photographers looking to capture the stunning scenery.

Visitors to Castlehill Plantation can also learn about the history of the area, as the woodland has a rich past dating back centuries. The plantation has been carefully managed over the years, with efforts to preserve and protect the natural environment for future generations to enjoy. Whether looking for a peaceful retreat or an outdoor adventure, Castlehill Plantation offers something for everyone to appreciate and explore.

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Castlehill Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.788924/-4.0433658 or Grid Reference NX6845. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Wooden sign, Kirkcudbright Training Area

Steven Brown

Lane towards Mutehill

This country lane flirts with this grid square, being inside it for some 200m here and for a similar length at the NW corner of the grid square.

Gordon Hatton

House at Dromore farm

According to the signs on the map, the buildings here are just within the danger zone of the military training area. Fortunately all was quiet and there was no danger from flying shrapnel.

Gordon Hatton

Military training area, access point

No red flag and no sentry on duty at the little hut, so one could venture into the danger area.

Gordon Hatton

Edge of the danger area

A short stroll down the track from the road [no red flag flying] and one could photograph the track that leads towards the coast near Torrs Point.

Gordon Hatton

Farmland near Torrs

Green pastures between the coast and Castle Hill.

Gordon Hatton

Hard standing, Kirkcudbright Training Area

Steven Brown

Concreted surface at Kirkcudbright Training Area

Steven Brown

Townhead Telephone Exchange

The lane from Townhead to Ringliggate junction (A711) passes the Townhead telephone exchange. The MOD Kirkcudbright Training Range boundary runs along the southern stone dyke – with the exchange apparently breaching that boundary.

Chris Newman

Little Gregory lane

This section of the lane between Townhead and Ringliggate Junction (A711) runs through the MOD Kirkcudbright Training Range and is subject to closure. A large area is permanently closed to the public, including this lane that led off the Townhead lane southward to the Little Gregory area.

Chris Newman

Townhead telephone exchange.

Still in use using microwave technology.The entry beside it leads to the Dunrod Graveyard

Helen Bowick

Gregory Lane ,Townhead

An interesting comparison with a previous geograph of the same view

Helen Bowick

Grazing land near to Townhead

Good grazing land close to Townhead Farm.

Colin Kinnear

Minor road near to Townhead

The old telephone exchange can be seen in this photograph.

Peter Mackenzie

Trees lining the road near Grange Farm, Muthill

One of the few bits of this area of the countryside that wasn't flying a red flag that day - most of this peninsula (if you can call it that) is MOD training area and I didn't want to get shot as a spy/terrorist, so this is as exciting as the photos got!

Kirsty Smith