Camp Law Plantation

Wood, Forest in Peeblesshire

Scotland

Camp Law Plantation

Replanting felled area, Bonnington Woodland here was felled last year and now replanting is taking place - compare with <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7529238">NT2539 : Felled plantation near The Cut, Peebles</a>. — Replanting felled area, Bonnington Credit: Jim Barton

Camp Law Plantation is a picturesque woodland located in Peeblesshire, Scotland. With its sprawling landscape and dense forest cover, it offers a serene escape for nature enthusiasts and outdoor lovers. The plantation is situated near the small village of Wood, nestled within the rolling hills of the Scottish Borders.

Covering an area of approximately 500 hectares, Camp Law Plantation is characterized by a diverse range of tree species, including Scots pine, beech, oak, and spruce. The dense forest provides a habitat for various wildlife species, such as red squirrels, roe deer, and numerous bird species, making it an ideal spot for wildlife observation and birdwatching.

Visitors to the plantation can explore its well-maintained network of walking trails, which wind through the enchanting woodland. These trails offer visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in the peaceful ambiance of the forest, while also providing stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The plantation is particularly popular during the autumn season, when the foliage transforms into a vibrant display of reds, oranges, and yellows.

Camp Law Plantation also offers recreational activities such as mountain biking and horse riding, with designated trails catering to these pursuits. Additionally, the plantation provides designated picnic areas and camping spots, allowing visitors to fully enjoy the natural beauty of the surroundings.

Overall, Camp Law Plantation in Peeblesshire offers a tranquil and enchanting experience, appealing to those seeking solace in nature, as well as those interested in outdoor activities and wildlife observation.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 55.632909/-3.1606362 or Grid Reference NT2738. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Replanting felled area, Bonnington Woodland here was felled last year and now replanting is taking place - compare with <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7529238">NT2539 : Felled plantation near The Cut, Peebles</a>.

Replanting felled area, Bonnington

Woodland here was felled last year and now replanting is taking place - compare with NT2539 : Felled plantation near The Cut, Peebles.

Tree shadows, Bonnington On the minor road around Cademuir to the Manor Valley.

Tree shadows, Bonnington

On the minor road around Cademuir to the Manor Valley.

Pine trees above Upper Newby Some eye-catching pines at the edge of a small plantation on the steep end of the ridge descending from Hundleshope Heights.

Pine trees above Upper Newby

Some eye-catching pines at the edge of a small plantation on the steep end of the ridge descending from Hundleshope Heights.

Horsburgh Castle ruin with sheep pasture

Horsburgh Castle ruin with sheep pasture

Horsburgh Castle Horsburgh Castle seen from the visitors centre on the opposite hillside. Sheep and hills a plenty.

Horsburgh Castle

Horsburgh Castle seen from the visitors centre on the opposite hillside. Sheep and hills a plenty.

Milestone at Kingsmeadows, Peebles The One Mile marker on Kingsmeadows Road. An overgrown footpath just to the left leads to the riverside.

Milestone at Kingsmeadows, Peebles

The One Mile marker on Kingsmeadows Road. An overgrown footpath just to the left leads to the riverside.

Old summerhouse, Kingsmeadows An old summerhouse or other outbuilding in the grounds of Kingsmeadows House. Kingsmeadows used to belong to the Hay family until its sale in 1920. Much of the surrounding land was compulsorily purchased to build houses in the early 1960s, but the big house and immediate gardens were bought by the current owners, the Standard Life insurance company. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://historyofpeebles.com/Page178.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://historyofpeebles.com/Page178.html">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> for more background to Kingsmeadows.

Old summerhouse, Kingsmeadows

An old summerhouse or other outbuilding in the grounds of Kingsmeadows House. Kingsmeadows used to belong to the Hay family until its sale in 1920. Much of the surrounding land was compulsorily purchased to build houses in the early 1960s, but the big house and immediate gardens were bought by the current owners, the Standard Life insurance company. See Link

for more background to Kingsmeadows.

Remnant of the Wire Bridge, Peebles The post in the foreground appears to be the only surviving part of a former suspension footbridge across the Tweed here. It was a private bridge for the Kingsmeadows estate, connecting with Wire Bridge Cottage, just in view across the river. Further historical background and a photograph of the bridge are given in &#039;Peebles Remembered&#039; published by The Tweeddale Society in 2005.

Remnant of the Wire Bridge, Peebles

The post in the foreground appears to be the only surviving part of a former suspension footbridge across the Tweed here. It was a private bridge for the Kingsmeadows estate, connecting with Wire Bridge Cottage, just in view across the river. Further historical background and a photograph of the bridge are given in 'Peebles Remembered' published by The Tweeddale Society in 2005.

Horsbrugh Castle A 16th century castle, now a roofless ruin, on a hillock just S of the A72 near Cardrona - see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.scotlandsplaces.gov.uk/search_item/index.php?service=RCAHMS&amp;id=51274" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.scotlandsplaces.gov.uk/search_item/index.php?service=RCAHMS&amp;id=51274">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> for more detail. Horsburgh is an alternative spelling for the name. There is also a ruined tower at Nether Horsburgh in NT3039 to the east.

Horsbrugh Castle

A 16th century castle, now a roofless ruin, on a hillock just S of the A72 near Cardrona - see Link

for more detail. Horsburgh is an alternative spelling for the name. There is also a ruined tower at Nether Horsburgh in NT3039 to the east.

The Tweed near Kailzie Compare with <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1850309">NT2838 : A bend on the River Tweed near Kailzie</a> which shows the same scene in May 2010.

The Tweed near Kailzie

Compare with NT2838 : A bend on the River Tweed near Kailzie which shows the same scene in May 2010.

Eshiels and Glentress A view from the old railway route between Cardrona and Peebles on a morning with light snow showers.

Eshiels and Glentress

A view from the old railway route between Cardrona and Peebles on a morning with light snow showers.

Decorated trees, Eshiels Community Woodland Trees with a brighter look at the site of the Eshiels Youth Sculpture Project in this part of the woodland by the Tweed - see also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1306105">NT2739 : Eshiels Youth Sculpture project</a>.

Decorated trees, Eshiels Community Woodland

Trees with a brighter look at the site of the Eshiels Youth Sculpture Project in this part of the woodland by the Tweed - see also NT2739 : Eshiels Youth Sculpture project.

The Tweed near Scotsmill Looking upstream with some of the new houses at Whitehaugh on the edge of Peebles in view.

The Tweed near Scotsmill

Looking upstream with some of the new houses at Whitehaugh on the edge of Peebles in view.

Scotsmill by the Tweed Houses on the S bank upstream of the Kailzie Estate.

Scotsmill by the Tweed

Houses on the S bank upstream of the Kailzie Estate.

Peebles sewage works Filter beds at Eshiels; the path and cycleway from Cardrona passes to the right, following the former Peebles - Galashiels railway line.

Peebles sewage works

Filter beds at Eshiels; the path and cycleway from Cardrona passes to the right, following the former Peebles - Galashiels railway line.

Ready for winter, Eshiels Depot A silo of road salt and several gritting lorries at the Scottish Borders Council road depot at Eshiels, on the site of a former railway yard and sheds.

Ready for winter, Eshiels Depot

A silo of road salt and several gritting lorries at the Scottish Borders Council road depot at Eshiels, on the site of a former railway yard and sheds.

Eshiels Tunnel The former railway tunnel under the A72 road has been opened up for use in the footpath and cycleway from Peebles to Cardrona. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1306143">NT2739 : Eastern portal of Eshiels Tunnel</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1306165">NT2739 : Inside Eshiels Tunnel</a> show the tunnel in 2009 before it was opened up.

Eshiels Tunnel

The former railway tunnel under the A72 road has been opened up for use in the footpath and cycleway from Peebles to Cardrona. NT2739 : Eastern portal of Eshiels Tunnel and NT2739 : Inside Eshiels Tunnel show the tunnel in 2009 before it was opened up.

Sunshine around the corner, Haystoun A frosty January morning in Haystoun Estate on the road to Glen Sax. For a closeup of the sign, please see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2187833">NT2538 : Sign in Haystoun Estate</a>.

Sunshine around the corner, Haystoun

A frosty January morning in Haystoun Estate on the road to Glen Sax. For a closeup of the sign, please see NT2538 : Sign in Haystoun Estate.

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Camp Law Plantation is located at Grid Ref: NT2738 (Lat: 55.632909, Lng: -3.1606362)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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