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Beggarpath Wood

Wood, Forest in Peeblesshire

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Beggarpath Wood

A72 towards Peebles
A72 towards Peebles Credit: Steven Brown

Beggarpath Wood is a stunning forest located in Peeblesshire, a historic county in the Scottish Borders region of Scotland. This enchanting woodland is nestled amidst the picturesque Tweed Valley, just a short distance from the town of Peebles.

Spanning an area of approximately 200 acres, Beggarpath Wood is renowned for its natural beauty and diverse range of flora and fauna. The forest is predominantly composed of native broadleaf trees, including oak, ash, birch, and hazel, which create a vibrant and lush canopy.

The wood is intersected by a network of well-maintained walking trails, allowing visitors to explore its hidden gems at their own pace. These paths wind through the forest, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and the tranquil sound of birdsong. The forest floor is adorned with a rich carpet of wildflowers, adding a splash of color to the landscape.

Beggarpath Wood is also home to a variety of wildlife, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts. Visitors may be lucky enough to spot red squirrels, roe deer, or even the elusive pine marten. The forest is also a paradise for birdwatchers, with species such as woodpeckers, owls, and warblers frequenting the area.

Whether you are seeking solitude in nature or simply looking to reconnect with the great outdoors, Beggarpath Wood offers a peaceful and immersive experience. With its idyllic setting and abundance of natural wonders, this woodland is truly a gem in the heart of Peeblesshire.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 55.652205/-3.2743763 or Grid Reference NT1940. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A72 towards Peebles
A72 towards Peebles
A symbolic gravestone at Lyne Kirkyard The skull and crossed femur bones are symbols of mortality on this 18th century stone. The inscription on the reverse side reads: HERE LYETH THE BODY OF ADAM BRYDEN TENANT IN FLIMIN G TOWN MILL WHO DYED APPRIL THE 5TH 1737 HIS AGE 76 AND JANET SMITH HIS SPOUSE WHO DYED MAY 16 1721 AGED 63
A symbolic gravestone at Lyne Kirkyard
The skull and crossed femur bones are symbols of mortality on this 18th century stone. The inscription on the reverse side reads: HERE LYETH THE BODY OF ADAM BRYDEN TENANT IN FLIMIN G TOWN MILL WHO DYED APPRIL THE 5TH 1737 HIS AGE 76 AND JANET SMITH HIS SPOUSE WHO DYED MAY 16 1721 AGED 63
The Lyne Water from Hamildean Looking upstream towards Romannobridge, with the A72 on the left.
The Lyne Water from Hamildean
Looking upstream towards Romannobridge, with the A72 on the left.
Twin bridges over the Lyne Water Five Mile Bridge[s]. The new one, carrying the A72 Peebles-Blyth Bridge road, was built in 1988. The older and original bridge, now B-listed, dates from about 1775. The hill behind is Torbank Hill.
Twin bridges over the Lyne Water
Five Mile Bridge[s]. The new one, carrying the A72 Peebles-Blyth Bridge road, was built in 1988. The older and original bridge, now B-listed, dates from about 1775. The hill behind is Torbank Hill.
Five Mile Bridge at Hallyne Looking downstream at the bridge over the Lyne Water, a B-listed structure dating from about 1775.
Five Mile Bridge at Hallyne
Looking downstream at the bridge over the Lyne Water, a B-listed structure dating from about 1775.
Five Mile Bridge at Hamildean Looking upstream at the bridge over the Lyne Water, a B-listed structure dating from about 1775. Hamildean farm and Hamildean Hill can be seen above the bridge.
Five Mile Bridge at Hamildean
Looking upstream at the bridge over the Lyne Water, a B-listed structure dating from about 1775. Hamildean farm and Hamildean Hill can be seen above the bridge.
Five Mile Bridge over the Lyne Water By the A72 at Hamildean, a fine B-listed bridge built ca 1775.
Five Mile Bridge over the Lyne Water
By the A72 at Hamildean, a fine B-listed bridge built ca 1775.
Five Mile Bridge over the Lyne Water Five miles from Peebles, and once carrying the A72 main road west from Peebles, until it was replaced by a newer bridge in 1988 <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1347724">NT1840 : Five Mile Bridge</a>. A B-listed structure, the right-hand side coping appears to have undergone some reconstruction, when compared to that on the left. No doubt it was vulnerable to traffic strike when it carried a main road.
Five Mile Bridge over the Lyne Water
Five miles from Peebles, and once carrying the A72 main road west from Peebles, until it was replaced by a newer bridge in 1988 NT1840 : Five Mile Bridge. A B-listed structure, the right-hand side coping appears to have undergone some reconstruction, when compared to that on the left. No doubt it was vulnerable to traffic strike when it carried a main road.
Lyne Kirk In Peeblesshire Looking towards the east.
Lyne Kirk In Peeblesshire
Looking towards the east.
Lyne Water In spate but falling after a period of heavy rain.
Lyne Water
In spate but falling after a period of heavy rain.
Lyne Water Looking upstream from Five Mile Bridge. The river is in spate after two days of continuous heavy rain.
Lyne Water
Looking upstream from Five Mile Bridge. The river is in spate after two days of continuous heavy rain.
Lyne Water View upstream with the river in spate.
Lyne Water
View upstream with the river in spate.
You have to watch these electric fences There is an electric fence across this gate, keeping the cattle in check, but the dire warnings are a legacy from the gateposts previous career as a pole supporting power lines (probably 11kV).
You have to watch these electric fences
There is an electric fence across this gate, keeping the cattle in check, but the dire warnings are a legacy from the gateposts previous career as a pole supporting power lines (probably 11kV).
Scrog Dean Not much in the way of woodland here now, but with the programme of improving the headwaters of the Tweed in progress, trees may appear here in the future.
Scrog Dean
Not much in the way of woodland here now, but with the programme of improving the headwaters of the Tweed in progress, trees may appear here in the future.
Hamildean Hill There is a fort marked as unfinished on Hamildean Hill.
Hamildean Hill
There is a fort marked as unfinished on Hamildean Hill.
Hare Stell Plantation Sheltering woodland above Lyne.
Hare Stell Plantation
Sheltering woodland above Lyne.
Quarry, Hamildean Hill A small quarry on the grassy flanks of Hamildean Hill.
Quarry, Hamildean Hill
A small quarry on the grassy flanks of Hamildean Hill.
A Line by the Lyne The roadside verge along this stretch of the Lyne Water has been planted with daffodils which were looking particularly good in 2012's early spring sunshine.
A Line by the Lyne
The roadside verge along this stretch of the Lyne Water has been planted with daffodils which were looking particularly good in 2012's early spring sunshine.
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Beggarpath Wood is located at Grid Ref: NT1940 (Lat: 55.652205, Lng: -3.2743763)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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///doghouse.snow.pins. Near Peebles, Scottish Borders

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