Todlaw Bog Wood

Wood, Forest in East Lothian

Scotland

Todlaw Bog Wood

Big Beech, Yester There are lots of magnificent trees on the Yester estate, both conifer and broadleaf. This magnificent Beech must be several hundred years old.
Big Beech, Yester Credit: Adam Ward

Todlaw Bog Wood is a picturesque woodland located in East Lothian, Scotland. Spanning over a vast area, this ancient forest is renowned for its unique ecosystem and natural beauty. The woodland is predominantly composed of deciduous trees, including oak, ash, and birch, which create a diverse and vibrant landscape throughout the year.

One of the most notable features of Todlaw Bog Wood is its rich biodiversity. The forest is home to a wide range of flora and fauna, with several rare and protected species residing within its boundaries. The woodland provides an ideal habitat for various bird species, such as woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes, making it a popular spot for birdwatchers.

Moreover, Todlaw Bog Wood is characterized by its boggy terrain, which is formed by a combination of wetland areas and peat deposits. The bog is host to an array of unique plant species, including sphagnum moss and sundew, which thrive in this damp environment. These wetland areas also attract an abundance of insects, amphibians, and small mammals, adding to the overall biodiversity of the woodland.

The tranquil atmosphere of Todlaw Bog Wood makes it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike. The forest offers a network of walking trails that meander through the trees, allowing visitors to fully immerse themselves in the serenity of the surroundings. The woodland is also a designated nature reserve, ensuring its protection and preservation for future generations to enjoy.

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Todlaw Bog Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.888422/-2.7308625 or Grid Reference NT5466. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Big Beech, Yester There are lots of magnificent trees on the Yester estate, both conifer and broadleaf. This magnificent Beech must be several hundred years old.
Big Beech, Yester
There are lots of magnificent trees on the Yester estate, both conifer and broadleaf. This magnificent Beech must be several hundred years old.
View towards Gifford From Fawn Wood with Yester Kirk just visible above the trees.
View towards Gifford
From Fawn Wood with Yester Kirk just visible above the trees.
The green and High Street, Gifford
The green and High Street, Gifford
The green and High Street, Gifford
The green and High Street, Gifford
Yester woodlands Southern edge of the 2021 clear fell.
Yester woodlands
Southern edge of the 2021 clear fell.
Yester woodlands
Yester woodlands
Blocked path, Kailrig Wood The new owners of Yester feel that the Law does not apply to them. Exceptionalism shown up with exceptional fortification, although one gate automatically opened in front of me.  They have cameras too.
Blocked path, Kailrig Wood
The new owners of Yester feel that the Law does not apply to them. Exceptionalism shown up with exceptional fortification, although one gate automatically opened in front of me. They have cameras too.
Horse manure, Lady's Wood An attempt to justify why they think they are above our access laws. By a gate and fence 1km away from the house.
Horse manure, Lady's Wood
An attempt to justify why they think they are above our access laws. By a gate and fence 1km away from the house.
Lady's Wood, Gifford Taking advantage of the mysterious self opening gate.
Lady's Wood, Gifford
Taking advantage of the mysterious self opening gate.
Signpost, Gifford
Signpost, Gifford
Yester Kirk in  East Lothian This church, situated in the village of Gifford, was completed in 1710 using a bell from an earlier church, built in 1492.
Yester Kirk in East Lothian
This church, situated in the village of Gifford, was completed in 1710 using a bell from an earlier church, built in 1492.
Yester Kirk in East Lothian This church was built in 1710 and stands at the junction in the pretty village of Gifford.
Yester Kirk in East Lothian
This church was built in 1710 and stands at the junction in the pretty village of Gifford.
Disused sluice, Gamuelston Near a pond.
Disused sluice, Gamuelston
Near a pond.
Pond, Gamuelston
Pond, Gamuelston
Track, Gamuelston Bound for Yester woodlands.
Track, Gamuelston
Bound for Yester woodlands.
Saugh Wood, Yester
Saugh Wood, Yester
Quarry workings, Todlaw Bog Wood
Quarry workings, Todlaw Bog Wood
Oaks, Todlaw Bog Wood
Oaks, Todlaw Bog Wood
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Todlaw Bog Wood is located at Grid Ref: NT5466 (Lat: 55.888422, Lng: -2.7308625)

Unitary Authority: East Lothian

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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///drum.prosper.squabbles. Near Haddington, East Lothian

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Located within 500m of 55.888422,-2.7308625
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 55.89112/-2.7372729
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