1. Home
  2. Scotland
  3. Dumfries and Galloway
  4. Dumfries and Galloway
  5. Kirkcudbrightshire
  6. Blackhill Plantation

Blackhill Plantation

Wood, Forest in Kirkcudbrightshire

Scotland

Blackhill Plantation

Wooden sign, Kirkcudbright Training Area
Wooden sign, Kirkcudbright Training Area Credit: Steven Brown

Blackhill Plantation is a picturesque woodland area located in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. Covering an area of approximately 300 hectares, the plantation is predominantly made up of a mix of coniferous and broadleaf trees, providing a diverse habitat for a variety of wildlife.

The plantation is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a network of well-maintained walking and cycling trails that wind through the dense forest. These trails provide visitors with the opportunity to explore the peaceful surroundings and enjoy the natural beauty of the area.

In addition to its recreational opportunities, Blackhill Plantation also plays an important role in the local ecosystem. The trees within the plantation help to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, acting as a natural carbon sink and contributing to efforts to combat climate change.

Overall, Blackhill Plantation is a valuable natural resource in Kirkcudbrightshire, providing both a recreational space for visitors to enjoy and a vital habitat for wildlife. Its tranquil atmosphere and scenic beauty make it a must-visit destination for nature lovers in the area.

Show me another place!

If you have any feedback on the listing, please let us know in the comments section below.

Blackhill Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.800462/-4.0344263 or Grid Reference NX6946. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Wooden sign, Kirkcudbright Training Area
Wooden sign, Kirkcudbright Training Area
Farm entrance off A711 The entrance to the lane leading to Milton farm which stands at the edge of the military training area.
Farm entrance off A711
The entrance to the lane leading to Milton farm which stands at the edge of the military training area.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Farmland near Torrs Green pastures between the coast and Castle Hill.
Farmland near Torrs
Green pastures between the coast and Castle Hill.
Driveway entrance to Milton Just off the A711 Kirkcudbright to Dundrennan road.
Driveway entrance to Milton
Just off the A711 Kirkcudbright to Dundrennan road.
Danger area entrance One of the entrance roads into the Kirkcudbright firing range.
Danger area entrance
One of the entrance roads into the Kirkcudbright firing range.
The A711 road west of Dundrennan
The A711 road west of Dundrennan
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.
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.
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.
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.
Townhead telephone exchange. Still in use using microwave technology.The entry beside it leads to the Dunrod Graveyard
Townhead telephone exchange.
Still in use using microwave technology.The entry beside it leads to the Dunrod Graveyard
Gregory Lane ,Townhead An interesting comparison with a previous geograph of the same view
Gregory Lane ,Townhead
An interesting comparison with a previous geograph of the same view
Entry to North Milton
Entry to North Milton
Grazing land near to Townhead Good grazing land close to Townhead Farm.
Grazing land near to Townhead
Good grazing land close to Townhead Farm.
Minor road near to Townhead The old telephone exchange can be seen in this photograph.
Minor road near to Townhead
The old telephone exchange can be seen in this photograph.
Not a common road sign in Birmingham Warning of army tanks crossing at the MOD firing range.
Not a common road sign in Birmingham
Warning of army tanks crossing at the MOD firing range.
The road to danger The road into the MOD firing range is closed to public use.
The road to danger
The road into the MOD firing range is closed to public use.
North Milton The entrance to North Milton farm.
North Milton
The entrance to North Milton farm.
Show me another place!

Blackhill Plantation is located at Grid Ref: NX6946 (Lat: 54.800462, Lng: -4.0344263)

Unitary Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

Police Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

What 3 Words

///tonight.luxury.duplicity. Near Kirkcudbright, Dumfries & Galloway

Nearby Locations

Blackhill Plantation Townhead Broad Yard Plantation Townhead Plantation

Related Wikis

Dundrennan Range
Dundrennan Range

Dundrennan Range is a weapons testing range on the Solway Firth, near Kirkcudbright in Dumfries and Galloway, in south west Scotland, it is part of the...

River Dee, Galloway
River Dee, Galloway

The River Dee (Scottish Gaelic: Dè / Uisge Dhè), in south-west Scotland, flows from its source in Loch Dee amongst the Galloway Hills, firstly to Clatteringshaws...

High Banks cup and ring markings
High Banks cup and ring markings

The High Banks cup and ring markings are a series of Neolithic or Bronze Age carvings on an outcrop of rock near High Banks farm, 3 km SE of Kirkcudbright...

Kirkcudbright
Kirkcudbright

Kirkcudbright ( kur-KOO-bree; Scots: Kirkcoubrie; Scottish Gaelic: Cille Chùithbeirt) is a town, parish and a Royal Burgh from 1455 in Kirkcudbrightshire...

Whitehill Wood Stirlingshire
Big Wood Kirkcudbrightshire

Have you been to Blackhill Plantation?

Leave your review of Blackhill Plantation below (or comments, questions and feedback).

© 2024 UK Place Database | Privacy