Bareness Holm Wood

Wood, Forest in Kirkcudbrightshire

Scotland

Bareness Holm Wood

Southwick Water at Caulkerbush
Southwick Water at Caulkerbush Credit: Eirian Evans

Bareness Holm Wood is a tranquil forest located in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. Covering an area of approximately 100 hectares, it is renowned for its natural beauty and diverse flora and fauna. The wood is situated near the village of Bareness, providing a peaceful retreat for locals and visitors alike.

The forest is characterized by its mix of broadleaf and coniferous trees, creating a rich and varied landscape. Towering oak, beech, and birch trees dominate the canopy, providing shade and shelter for a wide range of wildlife. The forest floor is adorned with a carpet of ferns, mosses, and wildflowers, adding to the wood's enchanting atmosphere.

Bareness Holm Wood is home to a diverse array of animal species. Visitors may catch glimpses of red squirrels darting among the branches or hear the melodic songs of various bird species, including woodpeckers and thrushes. The wood also supports a population of roe deer, which can occasionally be spotted grazing in clearings.

For nature enthusiasts, the wood offers a network of well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. The paths wind through ancient woodland, past picturesque streams, and lead to panoramic views across the surrounding countryside.

Bareness Holm Wood is an important natural habitat that is protected and managed by local conservation organizations. Their efforts ensure the preservation of this haven for wildlife and the enjoyment of those seeking solace in the tranquility of nature.

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Bareness Holm Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.899917/-3.6735056 or Grid Reference NX9257. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Southwick Water at Caulkerbush
Southwick Water at Caulkerbush
Grazing land and forest west of Mainsriddle
Grazing land and forest west of Mainsriddle
Visitors Centre Mersehead RSPB reserve. The sculpture is a collection box for parking fees.
Visitors Centre Mersehead
RSPB reserve. The sculpture is a collection box for parking fees.
Mersehead RSPB Reserve View from the car park.
Mersehead RSPB Reserve
View from the car park.
Cottage in the Hills Nestling between two hills, overlooking the nature reserve, this seems an ideal place to live.
Cottage in the Hills
Nestling between two hills, overlooking the nature reserve, this seems an ideal place to live.
Bird's Eye View Overlooking Mersehead Nature Reserve.
Bird's Eye View
Overlooking Mersehead Nature Reserve.
Water Ditch Flowing through the middle of Mersehead nature reserve creating wetland areas for many species of bird
Water Ditch
Flowing through the middle of Mersehead nature reserve creating wetland areas for many species of bird
Woodland at Mersehead Nature Reserve A small woodland area home of Grasshopper and Garden warblers
Woodland at Mersehead Nature Reserve
A small woodland area home of Grasshopper and Garden warblers
View from Bird Hide A great view from the bird hide across small ponds and wetland, the home of birds as varied as Grey Heron and Little Grebe
View from Bird Hide
A great view from the bird hide across small ponds and wetland, the home of birds as varied as Grey Heron and Little Grebe
Caulkerbush War Memorial
Caulkerbush War Memorial
Castle Farm Viewed from the B793.
Castle Farm
Viewed from the B793.
Old RAC Road Sign This relic still survives opposite Southwick Parish Church.
Old RAC Road Sign
This relic still survives opposite Southwick Parish Church.
Clifton Craig Info from a climbing website:  Clifton is one of Southern Scotland's best kept secrets. South facing, quick drying, close to the road and in a beautiful location: its only weak point is the diminutive stature of the climbs. However, these pack such a punch into their short length that they are guaranteed to leave you just as drained as a 50m pitch would on most other crags.  Please keep dogs on a lead when in the fields. In spring, peregrines often nest near The Main Area or Red Slab and these buttresses should be avoided at this time.
Clifton Craig
Info from a climbing website: Clifton is one of Southern Scotland's best kept secrets. South facing, quick drying, close to the road and in a beautiful location: its only weak point is the diminutive stature of the climbs. However, these pack such a punch into their short length that they are guaranteed to leave you just as drained as a 50m pitch would on most other crags. Please keep dogs on a lead when in the fields. In spring, peregrines often nest near The Main Area or Red Slab and these buttresses should be avoided at this time.
Clifton Craig From a climbing website: "Clifton is one of Southern Scotland's best kept secrets. South facing, quick drying, close to the road and in a beautiful location: its only weak point is the diminutive stature of the climbs. However, these pack such a punch into their short length that they are guaranteed to leave you just as drained as a 50m pitch would on most other crags.  Please keep dogs on a lead when in the fields. In spring, peregrines often nest near The Main Area or Red Slab and these buttresses should be avoided at this time."
Clifton Craig
From a climbing website: "Clifton is one of Southern Scotland's best kept secrets. South facing, quick drying, close to the road and in a beautiful location: its only weak point is the diminutive stature of the climbs. However, these pack such a punch into their short length that they are guaranteed to leave you just as drained as a 50m pitch would on most other crags. Please keep dogs on a lead when in the fields. In spring, peregrines often nest near The Main Area or Red Slab and these buttresses should be avoided at this time."
Woodside Bridge over Southwick Water
Woodside Bridge
over Southwick Water
Southwick Water from the Woodside Bridge
Southwick Water from the Woodside Bridge
Woodside Bridge seen from the north
Woodside Bridge
seen from the north
Southwick Parish Church at Caulkerbush From the internet: 

Church of Scotland.  Standing by woodland just outside the policies of Southwick House, a stone church of local grey granite with dressings of red sandstone. By Peddie & Kinnear 1891, a mixture of Early Christian and Norman. Its crossing tower was derived from the 14th-century tower of St Monans Parish Church. A wagon roof over the nave, the chancel arch enriched with chevron decoration. On either side of the chancel arch, a neo-Norman font by Cox & Buckley 1898 and a neo-Jacobean pulpit. Wrought iron Arts & Crafts light fittings, once for oil lamps. Late 19th-century stained glass. Organ replaced in May 1999 with Ahlborn SL100. A710 from Dumfries, turn right immediately over Southwick Bridge onto B793 Dalbeattie. Linked with Colvend and Kirkbean.
Southwick Parish Church at Caulkerbush
From the internet: Church of Scotland. Standing by woodland just outside the policies of Southwick House, a stone church of local grey granite with dressings of red sandstone. By Peddie & Kinnear 1891, a mixture of Early Christian and Norman. Its crossing tower was derived from the 14th-century tower of St Monans Parish Church. A wagon roof over the nave, the chancel arch enriched with chevron decoration. On either side of the chancel arch, a neo-Norman font by Cox & Buckley 1898 and a neo-Jacobean pulpit. Wrought iron Arts & Crafts light fittings, once for oil lamps. Late 19th-century stained glass. Organ replaced in May 1999 with Ahlborn SL100. A710 from Dumfries, turn right immediately over Southwick Bridge onto B793 Dalbeattie. Linked with Colvend and Kirkbean.
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Bareness Holm Wood is located at Grid Ref: NX9257 (Lat: 54.899917, Lng: -3.6735056)

Unitary Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

Police Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

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Caulkerbush
Is In: Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland, UK
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