Tweeden Plantation

Wood, Forest in Roxburghshire

Scotland

Tweeden Plantation

Forestry road near Newcastleton
Forestry road near Newcastleton Credit: Steven Brown

Tweeden Plantation is a picturesque woodland area located in the county of Roxburghshire, Scotland. Situated in the southern part of the country, Tweeden Plantation is renowned for its lush greenery, diverse flora, and serene atmosphere.

Covering an extensive area, the plantation primarily consists of dense forests, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike. The tall, majestic trees create a captivating canopy that provides a cool and refreshing environment even in the warmest months of the year.

The woodland is home to a wide variety of plant species, including oak, beech, and birch trees, which contribute to the rich biodiversity found within the plantation. The diverse range of vegetation also attracts a plethora of wildlife, such as deer, foxes, and a myriad of bird species, making it a popular spot for birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts.

Tweeden Plantation offers several well-maintained walking trails that allow visitors to explore the area at their own pace. These paths wind through the forest, providing an opportunity to immerse oneself in the tranquility of nature and take in the stunning scenery.

In addition to its natural beauty, the plantation also has historical significance. It is believed that the area was once a part of a larger estate owned by a local noble family, adding an extra layer of charm and intrigue to the surroundings.

Overall, Tweeden Plantation provides an idyllic escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, allowing visitors to relax, reconnect with nature, and experience the serenity of this enchanting woodland.

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Tweeden Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.168634/-2.7985278 or Grid Reference NY4986. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Forestry road near Newcastleton
Forestry road near Newcastleton
Newcastleton Forest
Newcastleton Forest
A poignant gravestone at Ettleton Cemetery The main inscription reads:

SACRED
TO THE
MEMORY
OF
JANET SCOTT
DAUGHTER OF
HELEN SCOTT
WHO DIED AT
NEWCASTLETON
14TH MARCH
1863
AGED 2 YEARS
AND 
8 MONTHS.

The inscription above with a hand holding open the Holy Bible reads:

Suffer little
Children,
and forbid
them not,
to come
unto me;
for of 
such 
is the
kingdom 
of Heaven.
A poignant gravestone at Ettleton Cemetery
The main inscription reads: SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF JANET SCOTT DAUGHTER OF HELEN SCOTT WHO DIED AT NEWCASTLETON 14TH MARCH 1863 AGED 2 YEARS AND 8 MONTHS. The inscription above with a hand holding open the Holy Bible reads: Suffer little Children, and forbid them not, to come unto me; for of such is the kingdom of Heaven.
Gated field near Newcastleton
Gated field near Newcastleton
Fields beside the Liddel Water
Fields beside the Liddel Water
Minor road near Newcastleton
Minor road near Newcastleton
Might need it! Winter arrives in the Borders - and some good advice is to hand.
Might need it!
Winter arrives in the Borders - and some good advice is to hand.
Road junction, Dykecrofts The usual way into Newcastleton Forest with the road into the picture being used for some of the walking routes at the Priest Hill car park. The mountain bike trails and other waymarked walking routes climb a gentle hill to the right.
Road junction, Dykecrofts
The usual way into Newcastleton Forest with the road into the picture being used for some of the walking routes at the Priest Hill car park. The mountain bike trails and other waymarked walking routes climb a gentle hill to the right.
Skills area, Newcastleton Forest A selection of problems that may turn up on a trail centre route.
Skills area, Newcastleton Forest
A selection of problems that may turn up on a trail centre route.
Hidden Valley, Newcastleton The top of the first bit of singletrack on the red route at Newcastleton.
Hidden Valley, Newcastleton
The top of the first bit of singletrack on the red route at Newcastleton.
Obstacle, Hidden Valley An optional crossing of a pond on the Hidden Valley singletrack at Newcastleton.
Obstacle, Hidden Valley
An optional crossing of a pond on the Hidden Valley singletrack at Newcastleton.
Tweeden Burn At the foot of Hillhouse Wood, Newcastleton Forest.
Tweeden Burn
At the foot of Hillhouse Wood, Newcastleton Forest.
Logging road, Newcastleton Forest The road is being regraded prior to a new surface being added. This made things very muddy.
Logging road, Newcastleton Forest
The road is being regraded prior to a new surface being added. This made things very muddy.
Clart track The road is being regraded prior to a new surface being added. This made for an unpleasantly sticky climb to the Border Stane. The grader was at work a short distance downhill.
Clart track
The road is being regraded prior to a new surface being added. This made for an unpleasantly sticky climb to the Border Stane. The grader was at work a short distance downhill.
Logs leaving Newcastleton Forest Timber lorry passing the car park at Dykecrofts.
Logs leaving Newcastleton Forest
Timber lorry passing the car park at Dykecrofts.
Mature conifers, Newcastleton Forest At the start of the red route's descent of Hidden Valley.
Mature conifers, Newcastleton Forest
At the start of the red route's descent of Hidden Valley.
Larches, Castle Hill On the Hidden Valley descent, Newcastleton red route.
Larches, Castle Hill
On the Hidden Valley descent, Newcastleton red route.
Logging road, Newcastleton Forest A spur into Hillhouse Wood.
Logging road, Newcastleton Forest
A spur into Hillhouse Wood.
Show me another place!

Tweeden Plantation is located at Grid Ref: NY4986 (Lat: 55.168634, Lng: -2.7985278)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

What 3 Words

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