Blackhall Wood

Wood, Forest in Dumfriesshire

Scotland

Blackhall Wood

The road to Unthank A strange name, possibly referring to a pre-7th century Olde English word &#039;unpance&#039; which means literally &#039;without leave&#039;, and described an area of land which was occupied unlawfully <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.surnamedb.com/Surname/Unthank?msclkid=da5aaca9c63011eca7a6b47f6256a149" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.surnamedb.com/Surname/Unthank?msclkid=da5aaca9c63011eca7a6b47f6256a149">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>. Looking towards Pike Fell. — The road to Unthank Credit: M J Richardson

Blackhall Wood is a sprawling forest located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Covering an area of approximately 600 hectares, the wood is predominantly composed of native broadleaf trees such as oak, beech, and birch, as well as some areas of coniferous plantations. The forest is a popular destination for nature lovers, hikers, and birdwatchers, with a network of well-maintained trails and paths crisscrossing the wooded area.

Blackhall Wood is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including red squirrels, roe deer, and a variety of bird species. The forest is also known for its rich flora, with carpets of bluebells and other wildflowers gracing the forest floor in the spring and summer months.

Managed by the Forestry Commission, Blackhall Wood is a vital habitat for many species of plants and animals, and conservation efforts are in place to protect and preserve this important ecosystem. Visitors to the forest can enjoy peaceful walks, picnics, and wildlife spotting opportunities in this beautiful natural setting.

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Blackhall Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.249779/-2.9583898 or Grid Reference NY3995. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The road to Unthank

A strange name, possibly referring to a pre-7th century Olde English word 'unpance' which means literally 'without leave', and described an area of land which was occupied unlawfully Link

. Looking towards Pike Fell.

M J Richardson

White Hill and Whitehill Wood

Looking across the square from the Unthank farm road on the A7.

M J Richardson

Sykefoot and the A7

An isolated cottage on the A7, not far from the head of the Ewes Water.

M J Richardson

A7 towards Hawick

Steven Brown

Autumn leaves at Burnfoot

On the road from Hermitage towards the A7.

Alan Reid

Burnfoot Cottage

Alan Reid

The high road to Hermitage Castle

Alan Reid

Stibbiegill Head

A view of the flattish moorland summit of Stibbiegill Head which has a fence running across it. Parked in layby then up steep slope to Dan's Hags, Frodaw Height, Pikethaw Hill then back to Dan's Hags before bagging Stibbiegill Head before returning back to the A7. Name: Stibbiegill Head Hill number: 13822 Height: 458m / 1503ft Parent (Ma/M): 1920 Pikethaw Hill Section: 28B: The River Tweed to the English Border County/UA: Dumfries and Galloway (UA) Class: Tump (400-499m) Grid ref: NY375953 (est) Drop: 33m Col: 425m NY377961

Rude Health

Glenrief

On the Hermitage road out of Ewesdale.

Richard Webb

View up Glen Reif

Upper Ewes Water.

Richard Webb

Carewoodrig Burn

A headwater of the Ewes Water.

Richard Webb

Fiddleton

The road from Hermitage Castle meets the A7.

Richard Webb

Field, Fiddleton

The power line follows the A7 over the pass at Mosspaul to Teviotdale.

Richard Webb

A7, Ewes Water

The Langholm to Carlisle road passes Fiddleton and the turn off for Hermitage Castle. This is shortly before the short climb to the watershed at Mosspaul.

Richard Webb