Bleinshope Wood

Wood, Forest in Peeblesshire

Scotland

Bleinshope Wood

Track ascending Den Knowes, Pykestone Hill Credit: Colin Park

Bleinshope Wood is an enchanting forest located in Peeblesshire, Scotland. Spanning over a vast area of picturesque landscape, this wood offers visitors a tranquil escape into nature. The wood is situated on the southern slopes of the Moorfoot Hills, providing breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.

As you enter Bleinshope Wood, you are immediately greeted by a canopy of towering trees, forming a dense and lush woodland. The dominant tree species in the area include oak, birch, and pine, creating a diverse and vibrant ecosystem. The woodland floor is covered with an array of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, adding to the wood's natural beauty.

A network of well-maintained trails winds through Bleinshope Wood, allowing visitors to explore its hidden gems. These trails vary in difficulty, catering to both casual strollers and avid hikers. Along the way, you may encounter various wildlife species, such as red squirrels, roe deer, and a variety of bird species, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

Bleinshope Wood is also home to a rich history, with remnants of ancient settlements and stone circles scattered throughout its grounds. These historical sites provide a glimpse into the area's past and add an element of intrigue to any visit.

Whether you are seeking a peaceful walk, a chance to connect with nature, or a journey into history, Bleinshope Wood offers it all. Its serene atmosphere and stunning natural surroundings make it a must-visit destination for anyone looking to immerse themselves in the beauty of Peeblesshire's woodlands.

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Bleinshope Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.595173/-3.33656 or Grid Reference NT1534. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Track ascending Den Knowes, Pykestone Hill

Colin Park

Dawyck Woodland Garden March 2022

This hillside garden adjoins both banks of the Scrape Burn. Dawyck is managed as an outstation of Edinburgh Royal Botanic Garden, and is noted for its majestic conifers, springtime rhododendrons, and woodland fungi in the autumn.

Graham Ovens

Dawyck Botanic Garden

Near the entrance and cafe, heading out into the garden.

Richard Webb

Azalea Terrace, Dawyck

The Dawyck gardens specialise in rhododendrons from cool climates, some returned from expeditions to the eastern Himalaya in the early 1990s.

Richard Webb

Woodland, Dawyck Botanic Garden

Mostly birch here but still with some of the specimen conifers.

Richard Webb

Ride, Dawyck Botanic Gardens

Richard Webb

Rhododendron, Dawyck Botanic Gardens

One of the many rhododendrons in the collection here, many gathered in expeditions to eastern Himalaya in the early 1990s.

Richard Webb

Bridge, Dynamo Pond

On the Scrape Burn near the deer fence at the top of the botanic gardens.

Richard Webb

Sculpture, Dawyck Botanic Garden

Richard Webb

Autumn colour at Dawyck

The Scrape Burn with a lot of water after a wet October.

Gordon Brown

Autumn colour at Dawyck

Wind and rain have stripped off much of the autumn colour, but this maple still stands out, bright crimson.

Gordon Brown

Scattered trees above Drumelzier

Richard Webb

Ostrich or Shuttlecock Fern

Matteucia struthiopteris at the Dawyck Botanic Garden. The shorter brown fronds are not dead, but fertile fronds, producing spores.

M J Richardson

'Gentle Presence'

A sculpture by Susheila Jamieson [created 2016] in Dawyck Botanic Garden Link

M J Richardson

Turbine house at Dawyck

Part of the hydroelectric power scheme at Dawyck Botanic Garden, which produces an average of 238kWh a day from the Scrape Burn NT1635 : Hydroelectric Power at Dawyck Botanic Garden, NT1635 : Power readout at Dawyck Botanic Garden.

M J Richardson

Hydroelectric Power at Dawyck Botanic Garden

Information about the hydroelectric power source for the garden, provided by the Scrape Burn.

M J Richardson

Power readout at Dawyck Botanic Garden

Information about the hydropower being produced by the Scrape Burn generator in the garden. Currently producing 3.080 kWh, with a total production to date of 423.3 MWh and a total CO2 saving of 240.4 t.

M J Richardson

Dawyck Botanic Garden - green credentials

Information panel in the cafe explaining how the garden is reducing its green footprint and conserving the environment. An inset provides information on the energy output from the hydro-power plant NT1635 : Power readout at Dawyck Botanic Garden.

M J Richardson

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Bleinshope Wood is located at Grid Ref: NT1534 (Lat: 55.595173, Lng: -3.33656)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders