Glen Strip

Wood, Forest in Lanarkshire

Scotland

Glen Strip

Sheildhill Castle With its origins in the 12thC, this is now a hotel advertising events, weddings etc. — Sheildhill Castle Credit: M J Richardson

Glen Strip is a picturesque area located in the county of Lanarkshire, Scotland. Situated within a lush wood and forest, it offers visitors a serene and tranquil escape from the bustling city life. With its scenic beauty and diverse flora and fauna, Glen Strip attracts nature enthusiasts, hikers, and those seeking a peaceful retreat.

The wood and forest of Glen Strip boast an impressive variety of trees, including oak, birch, and pine, which create a dense canopy providing shade and shelter. The forest floor is carpeted with a rich assortment of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, adding to the area's natural charm.

The area is also home to a diverse range of wildlife. Visitors may spot red deer, foxes, squirrels, and an array of bird species, including woodpeckers and owls. Glen Strip provides an ideal habitat for these creatures, offering a balance of food sources and ample cover.

Several well-marked trails wind through the wood and forest, allowing visitors to explore and appreciate the beauty of the area. These trails cater to varying degrees of difficulty, accommodating both casual walkers and more experienced hikers. Along the way, there are numerous viewpoints that offer breathtaking vistas of the surrounding landscape, including rolling hills and a meandering river.

Glen Strip is a true gem of Lanarkshire, offering a peaceful and rejuvenating experience for nature lovers. Whether it's a leisurely stroll through the forest or an adventurous hike, this area promises to leave visitors with a lasting impression of its natural wonders.

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Glen Strip Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.654266/-3.5575405 or Grid Reference NT0241. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Sheildhill Castle

With its origins in the 12thC, this is now a hotel advertising events, weddings etc.

M J Richardson

Shieldhill Castle entrance

With some rather tattered flags.

M J Richardson

Doocot at Shieldhill Castle

A 17thC B-listed rectangular dovecote, altered in the early 19th century.

M J Richardson

Drain and fence separating two pastures

With woodland beyond.

M J Richardson

Pasture by Shieldhill Road

With wooded strip beyond.

M J Richardson

Water supply

One tank serving both sides of the fence, and an extra for the western field.

M J Richardson

Winter wheat at Arthurshiels

Looking southeast towards Shieldhill Castle, with forestry on Biggar Common beyond.

M J Richardson

Cocklaw

Beneath Christmas tree plantations.

Richard Webb

Looking out over the fields from Arthurshiels Wood

Looking out across the fields from the southern edge of Arthurshiels Wood (best accessed from the B7016). Tinto can be seen in the background too.

Alistair Stewart

Gladstone

A grass field and long view past a new house towards Black Mount.

Richard Webb

Cocklaw Hill from the air

Viewed from an Edinburgh bound flight from Prague.

Thomas Nugent

Rose Cottage

Few motorists speeding by on the B7016 Biggar to Carnwath road will notice this wee 19th-century dwelling, so completely is it screened by the surrounding vegetation. Only a glimpse of the roofline, and chimneys old and new, peep above the hedge. No roses are in evidence, but there is a fine display of rowan berries.

Tiger

Wester Whitecastle

Hardly even a hamlet, just a farm and a few houses along the B7106 Carnwath to Biggar road. On the right, almost completely camouflaged by trees and shrubs, is NT0142 : Rose Cottage.

Tiger

Conifer-lined B7016

While there are obvious economic advantages of forestry developments, I do feel that they are not scenically desirable. I remember when there were no trees beside the road and the views were extensive both to the left and right.

G Laird

Looking towards Shieldhill Hotel

A castle has occupied this site since 1199 and part of a 16th. century tower is still extant in the present building. The house was in the own of the Chancellor family for over 750 years but is now an award winning hotel and function centre.

James Denham