Camilty Moss

Wood, Forest in Midlothian

Scotland

Camilty Moss

Wet ride, Camilty Plantation This was hopefully the last square of NT06, and I had to work for it. I did not have my 1:25k map, forgot my hill clothes so had to enter the hell of sitka in work clothes on a hot day. While the trees, burn and ditches made life hard, there were no nasty beasties. This must have been a wetter part of the moss. as the ride was tussocky and marshy. It was also blocked by windthrow. — Wet ride, Camilty Plantation Credit: Richard Webb

Camilty Moss is a woodland area located in Midlothian, Scotland. It is known for its lush greenery, dense forest, and tranquil atmosphere. The moss covers an area of approximately 80 hectares and is part of the larger Pentland Hills Regional Park.

The woodland is primarily composed of deciduous trees such as oak, birch, and beech, which provide a rich habitat for various species of flora and fauna. The forest floor is covered in a thick carpet of moss, giving the area its name. This moss acts as a natural sponge, retaining water and creating a damp and humid environment that supports a diverse range of plants and wildlife.

Camilty Moss is home to a variety of bird species including woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds. The dense vegetation provides a safe nesting place for these birds and attracts them in large numbers during the breeding season. Additionally, the moss is a haven for small mammals such as voles, shrews, and squirrels, which find shelter and food in the forest.

The woodland is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and walkers who enjoy exploring the peaceful trails that wind through the moss. These well-maintained paths offer breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and provide opportunities to observe the local wildlife in their natural habitat.

Overall, Camilty Moss is a beautiful and ecologically important woodland area in Midlothian. Its diverse vegetation, abundant wildlife, and scenic trails make it a perfect destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat in nature.

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Camilty Moss Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.822421/-3.5081781 or Grid Reference NT0559. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Wet ride, Camilty Plantation

This was hopefully the last square of NT06, and I had to work for it. I did not have my 1:25k map, forgot my hill clothes so had to enter the hell of sitka in work clothes on a hot day. While the trees, burn and ditches made life hard, there were no nasty beasties. This must have been a wetter part of the moss. as the ride was tussocky and marshy. It was also blocked by windthrow.

Richard Webb

Post boxes at Crosswood

Redundant postboxes put to use for delivery rather than despatch. At the start of the track to Crosswood and Crosswoodburn. The A70 [Lang Whang] heads off into the distance on the left, with the sign for the left turn [B7oo8] to West Calder.

M J Richardson

Crosswood Burn

Looking downstream from near Crosswood Bridge. Much of the forestry in this area is now being felled - compare Richard Webb's pictures from much the same spot 5-6 years earlier NT0558 : Crosswood Burn., NT0558 : Crosswood Burn.

M J Richardson

Crosswood Bridge

Taking the A70 [Lang Whang] over the Crosswood Burn.

M J Richardson

Shear Bridge on the A70

Carrying the A70 over the Shear Burn, a small stream draining Torweaving Hill, just above its confluence with the Crosswood Burn.

M J Richardson

The B7008 passes through Camilty

A large plantation, part of the Central Scotland Forest, now reaching maturity and being cleared nearby. Looking along the B7008 from West Calder towards the Lang Whang [A70].

M J Richardson

Harvest at Camilty

Logs waiting to be removed from the Camilty Plantation in the Central Scotland Forest.

M J Richardson

Harvesting at Camilty

Part of the Central Scotland Forest being felled. Single handed operation - the machine grabs the tree, cuts it through at the base, rotates it through 90 degrees and strips off all the side branches, and cuts it to length for stacking.

M J Richardson

Forestry at Camilty

Clear felling a spruce plantation in the Central Scotland Forest.

M J Richardson

Central Scotland Forest

Sitka spruce at Camilty, with replanting with spruce and larch in the foreground.

M J Richardson

Allotments at Camilty

A rather surprising find on the B7008 road from West Calder to the A70, a patch of allotments on damp moorland ground at a fairly high elevation of 275m a.s.l.

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Clear felling by the A70

Part of the extensive but fragmented Central Scotland Forest now being harvested.

M J Richardson

Forest harvest in the Pentland foothills

Clear felling of a patch of spruce by the A70 in the Central Scotland Forest.

M J Richardson