Mains Braes

Wood, Forest in Lanarkshire

Scotland

Mains Braes

Grazing and woodland, Chesterhall
Grazing and woodland, Chesterhall Credit: JThomas

Mains Braes is a picturesque wooded area located in Lanarkshire, Scotland. Situated amidst the rolling hills and lush countryside, this forest offers a serene and tranquil setting for visitors to immerse themselves in nature.

Covering an expansive area, Mains Braes is predominantly composed of dense woodlands, consisting of a variety of tree species such as oak, beech, and pine. The trees create a dense canopy, casting dappled sunlight onto the forest floor and providing a habitat for numerous flora and fauna.

The forest is crisscrossed with a network of well-maintained trails, making it a popular destination for hikers, walkers, and nature enthusiasts. These paths offer opportunities to explore the natural beauty of the area, with glimpses of wildflowers, moss-covered rocks, and babbling brooks along the way.

Mains Braes is also home to a diverse range of wildlife. Observant visitors may spot squirrels darting through the treetops or deer grazing in clearings. Birdwatchers can enjoy the melodious songs of various avian species, including woodpeckers and thrushes.

The forest is open to the public year-round, providing different experiences with each season. In spring, the woods come alive with vibrant blooms and fresh green foliage. Summer brings a lush canopy of leaves, providing shade on warm days. Autumn transforms the forest into a kaleidoscope of colors as the leaves change, and winter adds a magical touch with frost-covered branches and the possibility of a light dusting of snow.

Overall, Mains Braes in Lanarkshire offers visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse themselves in the beauty and tranquility of a Scottish woodland.

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Mains Braes Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.573722/-3.6156706 or Grid Reference NS9832. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Grazing and woodland, Chesterhall
Grazing and woodland, Chesterhall
Farm buildings, Chesterhall
Farm buildings, Chesterhall
Farm buildings, Chesterhall Park Farm
Farm buildings, Chesterhall Park Farm
Grazing near Chesterhall Park Farm Off the A73.
Grazing near Chesterhall Park Farm
Off the A73.
A73 towards Lanark
A73 towards Lanark
Grazing towards Scaut Hill
Grazing towards Scaut Hill
A73 approaching Wyndales Toll Cottage Towards Lanark.
A73 approaching Wyndales Toll Cottage
Towards Lanark.
Grazing near Cottage Wood Off the A73.
Grazing near Cottage Wood
Off the A73.
A73 towards Lanark
A73 towards Lanark
Tinto, from near Wyndales Farm Looking northwest from the West Coast Mainline.
Tinto, from near Wyndales Farm
Looking northwest from the West Coast Mainline.
Ruined building on the Lamington Burn This might be a ruined corn mill, although old Ordnance Survey maps also show a bathing house in the vicinity (these grounds are part of the estate of Lamington House, demolished in the 1950s).
Ruined building on the Lamington Burn
This might be a ruined corn mill, although old Ordnance Survey maps also show a bathing house in the vicinity (these grounds are part of the estate of Lamington House, demolished in the 1950s).
Clydesdale from the air Looking downstream from Lamington.
Clydesdale from the air
Looking downstream from Lamington.
Clyde Valley near Langholm Clyde flood plain under Tinto
Clyde Valley near Langholm
Clyde flood plain under Tinto
River Clyde, Lamington The wide section is due to gravel extraction.
River Clyde, Lamington
The wide section is due to gravel extraction.
River Clyde, Lamington The wide section is due to gravel extraction.
River Clyde, Lamington
The wide section is due to gravel extraction.
Noticeboard, Lamington Some well produced pleas to the motorised litter chuckers from the responsible citizens of Lamington Primary School.   The other notice refers to a long standing campaign against gravel extraction from the River Clyde and its flood plain.
Noticeboard, Lamington
Some well produced pleas to the motorised litter chuckers from the responsible citizens of Lamington Primary School. The other notice refers to a long standing campaign against gravel extraction from the River Clyde and its flood plain.
Lamington Church
Lamington Church
Grassland, Lamington Grass growth is just starting again at the end of Winter. Warm sunshine has stripped the fresh snow off the southern slopes of Tinto.
Grassland, Lamington
Grass growth is just starting again at the end of Winter. Warm sunshine has stripped the fresh snow off the southern slopes of Tinto.
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Mains Braes is located at Grid Ref: NS9832 (Lat: 55.573722, Lng: -3.6156706)

Unitary Authority: South Lanarkshire

Police Authority: Lanarkshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 55.573722,-3.6156706
Lamington Mains
Addr Country: GB
Created By: Potlatch 0.10f
Is In: South Lanarkshire
Place: hamlet
Source: old map/ local
Lat/Long: 55.5711236/-3.6150635
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 55.5699809/-3.6165856
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 55.5708611/-3.6160885
Railway: signal
Railway Signal Direction: forward
Railway Signal Main: GB-NR:main
Railway Signal Main Form: light
Ref: GMC505
Lat/Long: 55.57516/-3.6226536
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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