Pikeham Wood

Wood, Forest in Midlothian

Scotland

Pikeham Wood

Bridge at Carrington Mill Bridge on old path from Carrington Mill to Temple
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Bridge at Carrington Mill Credit: mountainmonkey

Pikeham Wood is a picturesque forest located in the Midlothian region of Scotland. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, the wood is situated within the scenic surroundings of the Pentland Hills Regional Park, offering visitors a tranquil and serene experience in the heart of nature.

The woodland is predominantly made up of native tree species, such as oak, birch, and rowan, which create a dense and diverse canopy overhead. This rich habitat supports various wildlife species, including red deer, foxes, badgers, and a wide variety of bird species, making it a popular destination for wildlife enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

Pikeham Wood is crisscrossed with a network of well-maintained walking trails, providing visitors with the opportunity to explore the forest at their own pace. The trails wind through the enchanting woodland, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside and distant hills. Along the way, visitors may also come across small streams and ponds, adding to the overall charm of the area.

The wood is open to the public year-round and is a perfect destination for a leisurely stroll, a family picnic, or a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life. With its natural beauty, diverse wildlife, and accessibility, Pikeham Wood is a hidden gem in Midlothian, offering visitors a chance to connect with nature and enjoy the tranquility of the Scottish countryside.

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Bridge at Carrington Mill Bridge on old path from Carrington Mill to Temple
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Bridge at Carrington Mill
Bridge on old path from Carrington Mill to Temple LinkExternal link
Field, Arniston
Field, Arniston
Woodland, Arniston Estate There are some big trees here including this redwood.
Woodland, Arniston Estate
There are some big trees here including this redwood.
Woodland, Arniston Beside the South Esk. Home of some big trees.
Woodland, Arniston
Beside the South Esk. Home of some big trees.
River South Esk Downstream of Temple.
River South Esk
Downstream of Temple.
Braidwood Bridge Crossing the South Esk near Temple.
Braidwood Bridge
Crossing the South Esk near Temple.
Braidwood Bridge
Braidwood Bridge
Autumn at Arniston Under the canopy of a giant Beech tree, with a carpet of Beech leaves and looking towards one of the magnificent big conifers on the Arniston estate near Gorebridge.
Autumn at Arniston
Under the canopy of a giant Beech tree, with a carpet of Beech leaves and looking towards one of the magnificent big conifers on the Arniston estate near Gorebridge.
Arniston House Rear This is the back of Arniston House near Gorebridge, designed by William Adam in 1726 for Robert Dundas.
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Arniston House Rear
This is the back of Arniston House near Gorebridge, designed by William Adam in 1726 for Robert Dundas. LinkExternal link
B6372 near Braidwood Bridge
B6372 near Braidwood Bridge
Ballooning over Midlothian A calm crisp morning, just the thing for a balloon flight, seen here from the road by Rosebery Estate.
Ballooning over Midlothian
A calm crisp morning, just the thing for a balloon flight, seen here from the road by Rosebery Estate.
Recently seeded farmland at Fountain Strip
Recently seeded farmland at Fountain Strip
Sheep near Yorkston Midlothian farmland in the foothills of the Moorfoots.
Sheep near Yorkston
Midlothian farmland in the foothills of the Moorfoots.
Road Closed No access to Gladhouse from here - not sure how long for, but if one knows at the outset no great diversion - presumably they are working on the reservoir dam.
Road Closed
No access to Gladhouse from here - not sure how long for, but if one knows at the outset no great diversion - presumably they are working on the reservoir dam.
Yorkston from the south A grey day in rural Midlothian.
Yorkston from the south
A grey day in rural Midlothian.
Rushy pasture at Broadhead Looking west across to the valley of the South Esk as it leaves Rosebery Reservoir.
Rushy pasture at Broadhead
Looking west across to the valley of the South Esk as it leaves Rosebery Reservoir.
Braidwood Bridge over the River South Esk Erected in 1811 by Robert Dundas of Arniston, Chief Baron of the Exchequer.
Braidwood Bridge over the River South Esk
Erected in 1811 by Robert Dundas of Arniston, Chief Baron of the Exchequer.
Inscription on Braidwood Bridge On the eastern parapet of the bridge <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2592804">NT3158 : Braidwood Bridge over the River South Esk</a>.
Inscription on Braidwood Bridge
On the eastern parapet of the bridge NT3158 : Braidwood Bridge over the River South Esk.
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Pikeham Wood is located at Grid Ref: NT3257 (Lat: 55.806228, Lng: -3.085616)

Unitary Authority: Midlothian

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

What 3 Words

///radically.beam.drooling. Near Gorebridge, Midlothian

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Located within 500m of 55.806228,-3.085616
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 55.8105976/-3.0854567
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Lat/Long: 55.8101246/-3.0845732
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