Highcross Plantation

Wood, Forest in Berwickshire

Scotland

Highcross Plantation

Farm signs, St Leonards The road on the right is a former bend on the A68.
Farm signs, St Leonards Credit: Richard Webb

Highcross Plantation is a picturesque woodland located in the rural area of Berwickshire, Scotland. Spanning over a vast area, the plantation is renowned for its lush greenery and diverse flora and fauna. It serves as a serene retreat for nature enthusiasts and offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

The plantation is predominantly covered with a mix of deciduous and coniferous trees, creating a harmonious blend of colors throughout the year. The towering oak trees, silver birches, and majestic pines provide a stunning backdrop, especially during the autumn season when the leaves change to vibrant hues of red, orange, and yellow.

The forest floor boasts a rich carpet of mosses, ferns, and wildflowers, creating a mesmerizing tapestry of colors and textures. It is a haven for wildlife, with an abundance of bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes. Squirrels can often be spotted darting through the trees, and if lucky, visitors may catch a glimpse of roe deer grazing in the quieter areas of the plantation.

Highcross Plantation offers a range of activities for visitors to enjoy. There are well-maintained walking trails that meander through the woodland, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the surroundings. It is also a popular spot for picnics and family outings, with designated areas equipped with benches and picnic tables.

Overall, Highcross Plantation in Berwickshire is a true gem for nature lovers, offering a harmonious blend of breathtaking scenery, diverse wildlife, and recreational opportunities for visitors of all ages.

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Highcross Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.718323/-2.7092324 or Grid Reference NT5547. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Farm signs, St Leonards The road on the right is a former bend on the A68.
Farm signs, St Leonards
The road on the right is a former bend on the A68.
Barley field at West Mains The track is one of two that leads to the farm. The landmark Eildon Hills are on the skyline 14-15 km to the south.
Barley field at West Mains
The track is one of two that leads to the farm. The landmark Eildon Hills are on the skyline 14-15 km to the south.
Shelterbelt at West Mains Sheltering the farm road.
Shelterbelt at West Mains
Sheltering the farm road.
Wheat near Lauder Bridge A small field [4.7 ha], surrounded on all sides by trees.
Wheat near Lauder Bridge
A small field [4.7 ha], surrounded on all sides by trees.
Wheat near Lauder Bridge A small field [4.7 ha], surrounded on all sides by trees.
Wheat near Lauder Bridge
A small field [4.7 ha], surrounded on all sides by trees.
Cattle grazing at High Cross Pasture on Highcross Hill, near Thirlstane.
Cattle grazing at High Cross
Pasture on Highcross Hill, near Thirlstane.
Water trough at High Cross There are cattle grazing in the field.
Water trough at High Cross
There are cattle grazing in the field.
Road junction at High Cross The B6362 from Lauder and Thirlstane meets the main Carfraemill-Morpeth [A697] cross-border road.
Road junction at High Cross
The B6362 from Lauder and Thirlstane meets the main Carfraemill-Morpeth [A697] cross-border road.
Boon Hill Looking across the valley of the Boondreigh Water from Thirlstane.
Boon Hill
Looking across the valley of the Boondreigh Water from Thirlstane.
Thirlestane Farm Cottages A row of four cottages west of the steading.
Thirlestane Farm Cottages
A row of four cottages west of the steading.
Old milepost Just northwest of where the road, B6362, turns left into Lauder is a steep banking bordered by a safety barrier. Behind the barrier the leaves and soil can be cleared slightly to reveal the top of a Smith Patterson post.   Having passed the turning for Lauder, only the mileage to Edinburgh is displayed on that face.  It is on the opposite side of the road to the other posts found between Kelso and the Lauder turn-off.
Old milepost
Just northwest of where the road, B6362, turns left into Lauder is a steep banking bordered by a safety barrier. Behind the barrier the leaves and soil can be cleared slightly to reveal the top of a Smith Patterson post. Having passed the turning for Lauder, only the mileage to Edinburgh is displayed on that face. It is on the opposite side of the road to the other posts found between Kelso and the Lauder turn-off.
Old milepost This shows the position of the milepost just behind the safety barrier.   A steep banking goes down to a very narrow, winding lane leading from the A road to the B6362 into Lauder.
Old milepost
This shows the position of the milepost just behind the safety barrier. A steep banking goes down to a very narrow, winding lane leading from the A road to the B6362 into Lauder.
A68 south of Lauder
A68 south of Lauder
A697 near Thirlestane
A697 near Thirlestane
A697 towards Thirlestane
A697 towards Thirlestane
Silage in Lauderdale The barn in the distance is Norton <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/519303">NT5448 : Norton</a>, apparently an old farmhouse <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/55885/norton-house" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/55885/norton-house">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>.
Silage in Lauderdale
The barn in the distance is Norton NT5448 : Norton, apparently an old farmhouse LinkExternal link.
Pipe bridge over Earnscleugh Water Not sure what it mighty carry, but there are one or two habitations 2km up the valley. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3690513">NT5449 : Earnscleugh Water</a> for the same view 10 years earlier.
Pipe bridge over Earnscleugh Water
Not sure what it mighty carry, but there are one or two habitations 2km up the valley. See NT5449 : Earnscleugh Water for the same view 10 years earlier.
Bridge over Earnscleugh Water Looking up the valley at the southern end of Edgarhope Wood.
Bridge over Earnscleugh Water
Looking up the valley at the southern end of Edgarhope Wood.
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Highcross Plantation is located at Grid Ref: NT5547 (Lat: 55.718323, Lng: -2.7092324)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 55.718323,-2.7092324
High Cross
Place: hamlet
Lat/Long: 55.7166899/-2.7100898
Highcross Hill
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 55.7208911/-2.7104783
Communication Mobile Phone: yes
Man Made: mast
Tower Type: communication
Lat/Long: 55.7211645/-2.71068
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