Hill End Wood

Wood, Forest in Roxburghshire

Scotland

Hill End Wood

Dawn at the summit of Eildon Mid Hill The trig point and toposcope are silhouetted against a colourful sky about 15 minutes before sunrise.
Dawn at the summit of Eildon Mid Hill Credit: Walter Baxter

Hill End Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Roxburghshire, a county in the southern part of Scotland. This woodland is renowned for its natural beauty and is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor lovers.

Covering an area of approximately 50 hectares, Hill End Wood is characterized by its diverse range of tree species, including oak, birch, and Scots pine. The woodland is known for its vibrant colors throughout the seasons, with stunning displays of bluebells in spring and a rich tapestry of autumnal hues in the fall.

The wood features a network of well-maintained walking trails that wind through the trees, offering visitors the opportunity to explore its wonders at their own pace. These trails provide a peaceful and serene environment, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in nature and enjoy the tranquility of the surroundings.

Wildlife is abundant within Hill End Wood, with various species of birds, mammals, and insects calling it home. Birdwatchers can spot a variety of species, including woodpeckers, owls, and warblers. Squirrels can be seen darting among the trees, and if lucky, visitors may even catch a glimpse of a roe deer.

Hill End Wood is also of historical significance, with remnants of an Iron Age hillfort located within its boundaries. This adds an additional layer of intrigue and historical interest to the woodland, making it a fascinating destination for those interested in both nature and history.

Overall, Hill End Wood is a captivating woodland sanctuary, offering visitors a chance to connect with nature, explore its trails, and soak in the beauty of the Scottish countryside.

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Hill End Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.580228/-2.7467132 or Grid Reference NT5332. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Dawn at the summit of Eildon Mid Hill The trig point and toposcope are silhouetted against a colourful sky about 15 minutes before sunrise.
Dawn at the summit of Eildon Mid Hill
The trig point and toposcope are silhouetted against a colourful sky about 15 minutes before sunrise.
Cyclepath alongside Melrose By-Pass A path by the A6091 east of the Borders General Hospital.
Cyclepath alongside Melrose By-Pass
A path by the A6091 east of the Borders General Hospital.
Underpass near Borders General Hospital The underpass carries the Dingleton road and the Huntly Burn below the A6091 Melrose By-Pass.
Underpass near Borders General Hospital
The underpass carries the Dingleton road and the Huntly Burn below the A6091 Melrose By-Pass.
Road junction near Borders General Hospital Junction for a minor road, single track with passing places, with the road between Darnick and Dingleton. Eildon Mid Hill is to the right.
Road junction near Borders General Hospital
Junction for a minor road, single track with passing places, with the road between Darnick and Dingleton. Eildon Mid Hill is to the right.
Minor road near Dingleton A single-track road through farmland and plantations west of Dingleton.
Minor road near Dingleton
A single-track road through farmland and plantations west of Dingleton.
Minor road through plantations, Dingleton A single-track road west of Dingleton.
Minor road through plantations, Dingleton
A single-track road west of Dingleton.
Eildon Hills from plantations near Dingleton Eildon Hill North (L) and Eildon Mid Hill seen from a minor road west of Dingleton.
Eildon Hills from plantations near Dingleton
Eildon Hill North (L) and Eildon Mid Hill seen from a minor road west of Dingleton.
Eildon Hills from the west Eildon Mid Hill (L), Little Hill (centre) and Wester Hill (R) seen from the single-track road west of Dingleton.
Eildon Hills from the west
Eildon Mid Hill (L), Little Hill (centre) and Wester Hill (R) seen from the single-track road west of Dingleton.
Road junction near Bowdenmoor Reservoir The single-track road meets the B6359 road from Dingleton.
Road junction near Bowdenmoor Reservoir
The single-track road meets the B6359 road from Dingleton.
Belted Galloway cattle, Bowdenmoor Distinctive black and white cattle by the B6359.
Belted Galloway cattle, Bowdenmoor
Distinctive black and white cattle by the B6359.
Bowden Loch This former reservoir is a fishery and it had attracted a number of anglers and walkers on this Sunday afternoon. Eildon Mid Hill dominates the skyline with Little Hill to the right.
Bowden Loch
This former reservoir is a fishery and it had attracted a number of anglers and walkers on this Sunday afternoon. Eildon Mid Hill dominates the skyline with Little Hill to the right.
Fallen trees at Bowden Loch Two Scots pines across the track, aftermath of Storm Arwen's northerly gales in November last year.
Fallen trees at Bowden Loch
Two Scots pines across the track, aftermath of Storm Arwen's northerly gales in November last year.
More fallen trees at Bowden Loch Two more Scots pines near the loch shore, brought down in Storm Arwen in November last year.
More fallen trees at Bowden Loch
Two more Scots pines near the loch shore, brought down in Storm Arwen in November last year.
Fallen trees at east end of Bowden Loch More Scots pines brought down here in Storm Arwen last November. Fortunately there was enough room to squeeze past to the right to gain the open hillside.
Fallen trees at east end of Bowden Loch
More Scots pines brought down here in Storm Arwen last November. Fortunately there was enough room to squeeze past to the right to gain the open hillside.
Lochan below Eildon Mid Hill A lochan on the col between Mid Hill and Wester Hill, not shown on the 1:25,000 map. The path skirts its northern edge.
Lochan below Eildon Mid Hill
A lochan on the col between Mid Hill and Wester Hill, not shown on the 1:25,000 map. The path skirts its northern edge.
Road to Cauldshiels Loch
Road to Cauldshiels Loch
Road, Cauldshiels Towards the loch past young trees.
Road, Cauldshiels
Towards the loch past young trees.
Path by Melrose cricket ground The cricket ground is next to the Borders General Hospital.
Path by Melrose cricket ground
The cricket ground is next to the Borders General Hospital.
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Hill End Wood is located at Grid Ref: NT5332 (Lat: 55.580228, Lng: -2.7467132)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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