Burn Plantation

Wood, Forest in Peeblesshire

Scotland

Burn Plantation

Top of the forest The Craig Douglas to Glen Sax path emerges out of the forest at this point.  The route becomes a little indistinct across the moorland.
Top of the forest Credit: Callum Black

Burn Plantation is a picturesque woodland located in Peeblesshire, Scotland. Spanning over a vast area, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and birdwatchers. The plantation is situated in a serene and tranquil setting, offering visitors a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

The woodland is characterized by a diverse range of trees, including native species such as oak, birch, and Scots pine. These trees provide a dense canopy, creating a shaded and cool environment, particularly during the summer months. The forest floor is covered in a thick carpet of moss, ferns, and wildflowers, adding to the natural beauty of the area.

Wildlife thrives in Burn Plantation, with an abundance of birds, mammals, and insects making their homes here. Birdwatchers can spot a variety of species, including woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds. The plantation is also home to red squirrels, deer, and occasional sightings of elusive pine martens.

Trails and paths wind their way through the woodland, offering visitors the opportunity to explore its hidden nooks and crannies. The plantation is well-maintained, with clear signage and designated picnic areas available for visitors to enjoy. Additionally, the plantation is equipped with a visitor center that provides information on the local flora and fauna, as well as the history and conservation efforts of the area.

Overall, Burn Plantation is a captivating destination for those seeking a connection with nature. Its stunning woodland, diverse wildlife, and well-maintained facilities make it a must-visit location for anyone looking to immerse themselves in the beauty of Peeblesshire's natural landscape.

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Burn Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.567526/-3.1444823 or Grid Reference NT2731. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Top of the forest The Craig Douglas to Glen Sax path emerges out of the forest at this point.  The route becomes a little indistinct across the moorland.
Top of the forest
The Craig Douglas to Glen Sax path emerges out of the forest at this point. The route becomes a little indistinct across the moorland.
Cotton grass on Peat Hill A rough area of flat boggy ground, heather and tussocks with cotton grass as a warning of conditions underfoot. It's clear from the GPS location here that your photographer has wandered off the 'path' in a fruitless attempt to find easier ground.
Cotton grass on Peat Hill
A rough area of flat boggy ground, heather and tussocks with cotton grass as a warning of conditions underfoot. It's clear from the GPS location here that your photographer has wandered off the 'path' in a fruitless attempt to find easier ground.
Col at the head of Glendean Banks An old fence runs from the forest edge towards the steep-sided valley of Glendean Banks.
Col at the head of Glendean Banks
An old fence runs from the forest edge towards the steep-sided valley of Glendean Banks.
Forest edge to Whiteknowe Head This forest is less than 35 years old - it does not appear on the Harvey Map Services 1:40,000 map produced in 1978 for the Karrimor International Mountain Marathon. An area SE of Deuchar Law is shown as 'new plantation'. 

More on the KIMM event is given in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3508914">NT2730 : Glenshiel Banks cottage</a>.
Forest edge to Whiteknowe Head
This forest is less than 35 years old - it does not appear on the Harvey Map Services 1:40,000 map produced in 1978 for the Karrimor International Mountain Marathon. An area SE of Deuchar Law is shown as 'new plantation'. More on the KIMM event is given in NT2730 : Glenshiel Banks cottage.
Deuchar Law Parked passed Kirkhouse to use the Southern Upland Way to Blake Muir, Deuhar Law, Whiteknowe Head, Dun Rig, Stake Law and Birkscairn Hill before descending to Glen House Estate Farm to use the minor road back to Kirkhouse.
Name: Deuchar Law
Hill number: 1923
Height: 543m / 1781ft
Area: 28B: The River Tweed to the English Border
Class: Ma,5D
Grid ref: NT 28499 29698
Summit feature: small pile of stones
Drop: 155m
Col: 388m  NT276293
Deuchar Law
Parked passed Kirkhouse to use the Southern Upland Way to Blake Muir, Deuhar Law, Whiteknowe Head, Dun Rig, Stake Law and Birkscairn Hill before descending to Glen House Estate Farm to use the minor road back to Kirkhouse. Name: Deuchar Law Hill number: 1923 Height: 543m / 1781ft Area: 28B: The River Tweed to the English Border Class: Ma,5D Grid ref: NT 28499 29698 Summit feature: small pile of stones Drop: 155m Col: 388m NT276293
Whiteknowe Head Ticked flat moorland plateau with Chris Watson. Parked passed Kirkhouse to use the Southern Upland Way to Blake Muir, Deuhar Law, Whiteknowe Head, Dun Rig, Stake Law and Birkscairn Hill before descending to Glen House Estate Farm to use the minor road back to Kirkhouse.  Summit is on the right of the fence looking towards the sun but very flat heathery plateau.
Name: Whiteknowe Head
Hill number: 7437
Height: 513m / 1683ft
Area: 28B: The River Tweed to the English Border
Class: s5D
Grid ref: NT 26880 29693
Summit feature: no feature: heather
Drop: 28m
Col: 485m  NT265303
Whiteknowe Head
Ticked flat moorland plateau with Chris Watson. Parked passed Kirkhouse to use the Southern Upland Way to Blake Muir, Deuhar Law, Whiteknowe Head, Dun Rig, Stake Law and Birkscairn Hill before descending to Glen House Estate Farm to use the minor road back to Kirkhouse. Summit is on the right of the fence looking towards the sun but very flat heathery plateau. Name: Whiteknowe Head Hill number: 7437 Height: 513m / 1683ft Area: 28B: The River Tweed to the English Border Class: s5D Grid ref: NT 26880 29693 Summit feature: no feature: heather Drop: 28m Col: 485m NT265303
Heading For Whiteknowe Head A view along the forest edge and rising moorland towards Whiteknowe Head.
Heading For Whiteknowe Head
A view along the forest edge and rising moorland towards Whiteknowe Head.
The edge of the wood No concessions here to landscaping as a regiment of conifers marches over Deuchar Law.
The edge of the wood
No concessions here to landscaping as a regiment of conifers marches over Deuchar Law.
Deuchar Law summit cairn
Deuchar Law summit cairn
Whiteknowe Head summit fence The vegetation gives away the character of the ground here - heather, tussock grass and bog cotton. The man-eating tussocks down the slope just east of here are particularly recommended.
Whiteknowe Head summit fence
The vegetation gives away the character of the ground here - heather, tussock grass and bog cotton. The man-eating tussocks down the slope just east of here are particularly recommended.
Fence junction on Deuchar Law Craig Douglas Forest is on the right.
Fence junction on Deuchar Law
Craig Douglas Forest is on the right.
Edge of the forest The northern edge of Craig Douglas Forest rises from the col in the centre over Whiteknowe Head and extends towards Glenrath Heights in the distance.
Edge of the forest
The northern edge of Craig Douglas Forest rises from the col in the centre over Whiteknowe Head and extends towards Glenrath Heights in the distance.
Summit of Deuchar Law Not all hills around here can boast a summit cairn, even a small one like this. Whiteknowe Head can be seen in the middle distance.
Summit of Deuchar Law
Not all hills around here can boast a summit cairn, even a small one like this. Whiteknowe Head can be seen in the middle distance.
Fence and forestry, Whiteknowe Head Comparing with my last visit almost 10 years ago (<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1346158">NT2629 : Whiteknowe Head summit fence</a>) the fence has been replaced and presumably the trees are a little taller, but the deep heather on the peaty ground gives as much fun as ever.
Fence and forestry, Whiteknowe Head
Comparing with my last visit almost 10 years ago (NT2629 : Whiteknowe Head summit fence) the fence has been replaced and presumably the trees are a little taller, but the deep heather on the peaty ground gives as much fun as ever.
A wall of trees An uncompromising plantation between Whiteknowe Head and Deuchar Law.
A wall of trees
An uncompromising plantation between Whiteknowe Head and Deuchar Law.
A way into the forest, Whiteknowe Head The path to the Douglas Burn follows a forest ride deeply shadowed by close-set mature trees.
A way into the forest, Whiteknowe Head
The path to the Douglas Burn follows a forest ride deeply shadowed by close-set mature trees.
Path into the forest, Whiteknowe Head A hurdle in the new fence to give access to the forest path down to the Douglas Burn. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6103511">NT2729 : A way into the forest, Whiteknowe Head</a> for the view under the trees.
Path into the forest, Whiteknowe Head
A hurdle in the new fence to give access to the forest path down to the Douglas Burn. See NT2729 : A way into the forest, Whiteknowe Head for the view under the trees.
Forest edge from Deuchar Law The edge of a mature spruce forest crossing the valley to Whiteknowe Head.
Forest edge from Deuchar Law
The edge of a mature spruce forest crossing the valley to Whiteknowe Head.
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Burn Plantation is located at Grid Ref: NT2731 (Lat: 55.567526, Lng: -3.1444823)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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