Harden Moss

Wood, Forest in Roxburghshire

Scotland

Harden Moss

The B3157 heading for Old Castleton In Roxburghshire, Scottish Borders.
The B3157 heading for Old Castleton Credit: James Denham

Harden Moss, located in Roxburghshire, Scotland, is a picturesque wood or forest area renowned for its natural beauty and serene atmosphere. Spanning approximately 200 acres, it offers a tranquil retreat for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

The moss is primarily made up of a dense mixture of trees, including oak, beech, birch, and pine, creating a rich and diverse ecosystem. The canopy of foliage provides shade and shelter for a variety of wildlife, such as deer, rabbits, squirrels, and numerous bird species, making it a haven for birdwatchers and wildlife photographers.

Visitors to Harden Moss can enjoy a network of well-maintained footpaths and trails that wind through the wood, offering opportunities for leisurely walks, hikes, or even picnics amidst the natural surroundings. The paths are marked and signposted, ensuring visitors can explore the area without fear of getting lost.

The moss also features a small stream that meanders through the landscape, adding to its tranquility and providing a soothing soundtrack for those who venture near. It is a perfect spot for nature enthusiasts to relax and immerse themselves in the sounds and sights of the forest.

The wood is open to the public year-round, with no admission fees, making it accessible to all. Harden Moss is a cherished local gem, attracting both locals and tourists alike who seek solace, connection with nature, or simply a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Harden Moss Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.201372/-2.7588987 or Grid Reference NY5189. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The B3157 heading for Old Castleton In Roxburghshire, Scottish Borders.
The B3157 heading for Old Castleton
In Roxburghshire, Scottish Borders.
Logging road, Newcastleton Forest A gentle climb on the blue mountain bike route.
Logging road, Newcastleton Forest
A gentle climb on the blue mountain bike route.
Mature conifers, Newcastleton Forest Some trees have been left to grow while most of the bank here has been felled and replanted. The hillside has many cleuchs and reentrants and is used by the blue mountain bike trail.
Mature conifers, Newcastleton Forest
Some trees have been left to grow while most of the bank here has been felled and replanted. The hillside has many cleuchs and reentrants and is used by the blue mountain bike trail.
Picnic tables, Newcastleton  Forest The end of the road slog on the blue mountain bike route. The return to Dykecrofts is mostly singletrack.
Picnic tables, Newcastleton Forest
The end of the road slog on the blue mountain bike route. The return to Dykecrofts is mostly singletrack.
Logging road, Newcastleton Forest At the foot of The Caddrouns singletrack descent on the blue route. The route uses the road before resuming as singletrack in the mature woods on the skyline.
Logging road, Newcastleton Forest
At the foot of The Caddrouns singletrack descent on the blue route. The route uses the road before resuming as singletrack in the mature woods on the skyline.
Blue route, Newcastleton A singletrack section leaves the logging road beside the Priesthill Burn. The singletrack section is named Pouter Lampert after a long abandoned farm on this hillside.
Blue route, Newcastleton
A singletrack section leaves the logging road beside the Priesthill Burn. The singletrack section is named Pouter Lampert after a long abandoned farm on this hillside.
Blue route, Newcastleton Raised timber walkway on the rather fun singletrack return from Priesthill. Well worth the slog up the forest road to get to it.
Blue route, Newcastleton
Raised timber walkway on the rather fun singletrack return from Priesthill. Well worth the slog up the forest road to get to it.
Blue route, Newcastleton Towards the end of the last bit of singletrack.
Blue route, Newcastleton
Towards the end of the last bit of singletrack.
Northshore, Newcastleton No skinnies or balance beams, just easy boardwalk which makes a lovely noise with tyres.

The blue at Newcastleton, also the last bit of the red.
Northshore, Newcastleton
No skinnies or balance beams, just easy boardwalk which makes a lovely noise with tyres. The blue at Newcastleton, also the last bit of the red.
Mature conifers, Newcastleton Forest These must be some of the few surviving trees from when I first visited the forest, orienteering, in 1980.
Mature conifers, Newcastleton Forest
These must be some of the few surviving trees from when I first visited the forest, orienteering, in 1980.
Cemetery in Liddesdale
Cemetery in Liddesdale
Field near Florida During the 1980s fields beyond this one were planted with conifers.
Field near Florida
During the 1980s fields beyond this one were planted with conifers.
Fields near Florida There was an area of rough grazing behind this field when I was orienteering here in 1980. Since then it was planted with conifers.
Fields near Florida
There was an area of rough grazing behind this field when I was orienteering here in 1980. Since then it was planted with conifers.
Woodland above the Liddel Water A steep slope falls to the river.
Woodland above the Liddel Water
A steep slope falls to the river.
Liddel Water Steep slopes on the outside of a meander at Mains.
Liddel Water
Steep slopes on the outside of a meander at Mains.
Castleton Muir A rashy field on the site of Castleton, a lost village.
Castleton Muir
A rashy field on the site of Castleton, a lost village.
Road to Kirndean Now running through a young woodland.
Road to Kirndean
Now running through a young woodland.
The B6357 heading for Newcastleton
The B6357 heading for Newcastleton
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Harden Moss is located at Grid Ref: NY5189 (Lat: 55.201372, Lng: -2.7588987)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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