Dean Wood

Wood, Forest in East Lothian

Scotland

Dean Wood

Field access, Marvingston
Field access, Marvingston Credit: Richard Webb

Dean Wood is a picturesque forest located in East Lothian, Scotland. Spanning over a vast area, it is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The woodland is situated near the village of East Linton, just a short drive from the coastal town of Dunbar.

The forest boasts a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it an ideal habitat for several species of wildlife. Visitors can expect to see a variety of birds, including woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds. The forest floor is adorned with an array of wildflowers during the spring and summer months, creating a vibrant and colorful landscape.

Dean Wood offers a network of well-maintained trails, providing ample opportunities for hiking and walking. These paths wind through the forest, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty at their own pace. The terrain is generally gentle, making it accessible for people of all fitness levels.

The forest is also home to a number of ancient trees, some of which are believed to be over 200 years old. These majestic giants provide a sense of history and tranquility to the area, offering shade and shelter to both visitors and wildlife alike.

In addition to its natural wonders, Dean Wood features a small picnic area where visitors can relax and enjoy a meal amidst the serene surroundings. The forest is also a great spot for photography enthusiasts, with countless opportunities to capture stunning shots of the landscape and its inhabitants.

Overall, Dean Wood is a must-visit destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of East Lothian. Its natural beauty, diverse wildlife, and tranquil atmosphere make it a truly enchanting place to explore and appreciate nature.

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Dean Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.885722/-2.7770775 or Grid Reference NT5166. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Field access, Marvingston
Field access, Marvingston
Minor road, Marvingston A few months after <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6762415">NT5066 : Snow drifts, Marvingston</a>
Minor road, Marvingston
Bolton Muir Wood
Bolton Muir Wood
Road in Bolton Muir Wood
Road in Bolton Muir Wood
Bolton Muir Wood
Bolton Muir Wood
Bolton Muir Wood
Bolton Muir Wood
Skedsbush Bridge
Skedsbush Bridge
Sheep path, Newhall Wood A very enjoyable descent to the old railway.
Sheep path, Newhall Wood
A very enjoyable descent to the old railway.
Howburn Wood A while after it was clearfelled.
Howburn Wood
A while after it was clearfelled.
Gifford and Garvald Railway trackbed Passing the felled Howburn Wood
Gifford and Garvald Railway trackbed
Passing the felled Howburn Wood
Gifford and Garvald Railway trackbed Five years after: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5756713">NT5066 : Gifford and Garvald Railway</a>. Since then the wood has been felled.
Gifford and Garvald Railway trackbed
Five years after: NT5066 : Gifford and Garvald Railway. Since then the wood has been felled.
Timber Pile at Wester Wood Wester Wood near Gifford which seems to be systematically felled at the moment. Timber pile on the southern edge of the woodland.
Timber Pile at Wester Wood
Wester Wood near Gifford which seems to be systematically felled at the moment. Timber pile on the southern edge of the woodland.
Field of Barley Field of Barley awaiting the harvest taken from the public road end south of Redshill. Small area round the power line with no crop.
Field of Barley
Field of Barley awaiting the harvest taken from the public road end south of Redshill. Small area round the power line with no crop.
The Harvest is in at Redshill Harvested field and bales just north of Redshill near Gifford on a lovely late summers day.
The Harvest is in at Redshill
Harvested field and bales just north of Redshill near Gifford on a lovely late summers day.
Mown grass, Leehouses
Mown grass, Leehouses
Stubble by the Howburn The railway trackbed is lost here, but the gap can be bridged in the stubble season. Two fields in and it returns heading towards Pencaitland.
Stubble by the Howburn
The railway trackbed is lost here, but the gap can be bridged in the stubble season. Two fields in and it returns heading towards Pencaitland.
Field headland, hedge and group of trees Looking east from near Aikeyside.
Field headland, hedge and group of trees
Looking east from near Aikeyside.
Field and hedge on Bohomy Hill Spring barley well through, and a finely trimmed hedge of mixed species, mainly beech.
Field and hedge on Bohomy Hill
Spring barley well through, and a finely trimmed hedge of mixed species, mainly beech.
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Dean Wood is located at Grid Ref: NT5166 (Lat: 55.885722, Lng: -2.7770775)

Unitary Authority: East Lothian

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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