The Belt

Wood, Forest in Dumfriesshire

Scotland

The Belt

Crawfordton Farmland in Glencairn, east of Moniaive. — Crawfordton Credit: Richard Webb

The Belt, located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, is a renowned woodland area nestled within a vast forest. Covering an expansive area, it is a place of natural beauty and enchantment. The Belt is home to a diverse range of trees, including oak, birch, and pine, creating a captivating tapestry of colors throughout the seasons.

This woodland is renowned for its serene atmosphere, offering visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The tranquility found within The Belt is enhanced by the absence of modern amenities, making it an ideal destination for those seeking a true retreat into nature.

Numerous walking trails wind their way through the forest, providing an opportunity for exploration and discovery. The paths are well-maintained, ensuring ease of access for visitors of all ages and abilities. As visitors stroll through The Belt, they may encounter various wildlife species, from elusive deer to vibrant birdsong.

The Belt also boasts a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back centuries. Ruins of old buildings and remnants of ancient settlements can be found, allowing visitors to glimpse into the past and imagine the lives of those who once called this area home.

Overall, The Belt in Dumfriesshire offers a serene and captivating experience for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike. With its stunning woodland, diverse wildlife, and echoes of the past, it is a destination that offers a true escape from the modern world.

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The Belt Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.180923/-3.880863 or Grid Reference NX8089. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Crawfordton

Farmland in Glencairn, east of Moniaive.

Richard Webb

Woodland, Crawfordton

Richard Webb

Crawfordton and Kirkland from the air

Crawfordton is on the left, Kirkland is further along Cairn Water. The course of the long closed Glasgow & South Western railway line from Dumfries to Moniaive (Cairn Valley) can be discerned, if you know where to look (this side of the river and loosely following its course).

Thomas Nugent

Ingleston

Sheep grazing on the south side of Glencairn.

Richard Webb

Upper Ingleston

View upstream towards Moniaive.

Richard Webb

Road, Upper Ingleston

A very quiet road opposite Moniaive.

Richard Webb

Kirkland Church

thejackrustles

Fields at Kirkland Bridge

With Gravelpit Cottage and the B729 across the near grass field.

M J Richardson

Trees at Gravelpit Cottage

Beyond a grass field and, in the distance, Castlehill Wood.

M J Richardson

Lower Ingleston Farm

Walter Baxter

Entrance to a field

Next to Upper Ingleston Farm.

Walter Baxter

Trig Pillar S7737, Green Craig

The flush bracket faces 4°, north. The pillar completed on 18th February 1954 costing £17.16s.9d. In 1954 this marker was computed for triangulation as tertiary station NT99/T15 in the Dumfries secondary block. The flush bracket was levelled for height also in 1954. This trig point was last maintained by the OS in May 1978. Panoramic views to surrounding hills.

Graeme Paterson

Dalmacallan Forest

A cleared area at the north side of the plantation viewed from a forestry road.

Walter Baxter

Dalmacallan Forest

A view over a forestry road to the next generation of Sitka trees.

Walter Baxter

Dalmacallan Forest

Young larch trees in a clear fell area with an old stump, viewed from a forestry road in mid February.

Walter Baxter

Forest road in Jarbruck Wood

The small Jarbruck Wood is the property of The Woodland Trust. There's no barrier or gate at the start of the forest road to the wood and to the much larger Dalmacallan Forest beyond; no signs to deter access either but a short way into the wood there's the space here where cars can be parked and a sign there tells that that's the limit for private motoring.

Trevor Littlewood

Trig point on Poundland Hill

Poundland Hill lies to the north of Dalmacallan Forest; it's trig point has the flush bracket number S7737. Wauk Hill is the highest part of the undulating distant ridge.

Trevor Littlewood