Plumer's Knowe Plantation

Wood, Forest in Peeblesshire

Scotland

Plumer's Knowe Plantation

Track by the Hope Burn Bundles of fence posts by the track on the way up by Hope Burn towards the plantations of Glentress Forest. — Track by the Hope Burn Credit: Jim Barton

Plumer's Knowe Plantation is a picturesque woodland located in Peeblesshire, Scotland. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, this enchanting forest is nestled within the rolling hills and breathtaking landscapes of the Scottish Borders region.

The plantation boasts a diverse range of tree species, including oak, beech, birch, and pine, which contribute to its rich and vibrant ecosystem. The trees are well-established and tower majestically, creating a sense of tranquility and serenity within the woodland.

Plumer's Knowe Plantation offers a haven for wildlife, providing a habitat for various bird species, such as woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes. The forest floor is adorned with a carpet of wildflowers during the spring and summer months, attracting butterflies and bees, further enhancing the natural beauty of the area.

Visitors to Plumer's Knowe Plantation can explore the woodland through a network of well-maintained paths and trails, allowing for leisurely walks and hikes. The paths wind through the forest, offering glimpses of stunning vistas and secluded clearings.

The plantation is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and photographers, who are drawn to its peaceful ambiance and captivating scenery. It provides an ideal opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse oneself in the tranquility of nature.

Plumer's Knowe Plantation is easily accessible, located near the town of Peebles and within close proximity to other popular attractions in the area. Whether one seeks solitude, a leisurely stroll, or an opportunity to reconnect with nature, this woodland is a must-visit destination for anyone exploring Peeblesshire.

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Plumer's Knowe Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.635049/-3.1119319 or Grid Reference NT3038. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Track by the Hope Burn

Bundles of fence posts by the track on the way up by Hope Burn towards the plantations of Glentress Forest.

Jim Barton

Bught Hill from Habs Cleuch Shank

Much of the land in the middle foreground will be planted by the Forestry Commission over the next few years. The white building in the valley is the Macdonald Cardrona Hotel.

Jim Barton

Footbridge and ford, Horsburgh Hope Burn.

Living at the end of this track might be the one valid reason for owning a SUV.

Chris Eilbeck

End of the Strip

The butt of a shelterbelt rising up from the Hope.

Richard Webb

Farm track, Nether Horsburgh

Looking downhill along a trackway towards the new village of Cardrona on the floor of Tweeddale.

Richard Webb

Enclosure, Bught Hill

A circular earthbank on a spur, marked as an enclosure on the Ordnance Survey map.

Richard Webb

Horseburgh Hope

Looking downstream towards where sheep had just been fed.

Richard Webb

Horsburgh Castle ruin with sheep pasture

Astrid H

Horsburgh Castle

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

Dennis simpson

MacDonalds Cardrona Hotel

This exclusive hotel, golf and country club has an idyllic location on the north bank of the river Tweed. A glimpse of the river can be seen to the left of the picture. Between the hotel and the river is the golf course and a row of golf buggies are parked adjacent to a large bunker in front of the hotel.

ronnie leask

Old railway bridge, Cardrona

The bridge over the Tweed, looking back to Cardrona and the site of the former station. The line is now a path and cycleway to Peebles. The golf course surrounds the nearby hotel and extends E along the riverside.

Jim Barton

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.

Jim Barton

The Tweed near Kailzie

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

Jim Barton

Cardrona from Lee Burn Head

On the right is the A72 to Peebles passing the Macdonald Cardrona Hotel with its associated golf course, the old railway line crosses the Tweed to follow its E bank and in the foreground are some houses at Cardrona with the 62 bus at the stop outside the old railway station, now the village shop. The houses at the SE side of Peebles are in view in the distance.

Jim Barton