Square Plantation

Wood, Forest in Roxburghshire

Scotland

Square Plantation

B6357 near Sclaterford Credit: Peter Bond

Square Plantation is a wood and forest located in Roxburghshire, Scotland. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, it is a picturesque and diverse natural landscape that offers a range of recreational opportunities for visitors.

The plantation is predominantly made up of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and birch, which create a stunning display of vibrant colors during the autumn season. These trees provide a dense canopy, offering shade and shelter to a variety of wildlife species.

The forest is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained walking trails, making it a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts. These trails meander through the woodland, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside and providing opportunities to spot wildlife such as deer, foxes, and a wide array of bird species.

Additionally, Square Plantation features a small, tranquil pond, which serves as a habitat for various aquatic plants and animals. Visitors can enjoy the peaceful ambiance and observe the diverse ecosystem that thrives in and around the water.

The plantation is managed by the local forestry commission, ensuring its preservation and sustainability. Conservation efforts are in place to protect the native flora and fauna, and visitors are encouraged to respect the natural environment by adhering to designated paths and leaving no trace behind.

Overall, Square Plantation is a beautiful and serene woodland, offering visitors an opportunity to connect with nature, enjoy scenic walks, and appreciate the rich biodiversity that thrives within its boundaries.

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Square Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.425143/-2.6592997 or Grid Reference NT5814. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

B6357 near Sclaterford

Peter Bond

Sheep grazing near Wester Fodderlee

James Denham

Sheep at Fodderlee

James Denham

A burnt area at the summit of Rubers Law

A Jubilee beacon is likely to be the reason for this charred area – not a pretty sight.

Walter Baxter

The triangulation pillar on Rubers Law

The trig point marks the 424m summit of this interesting Border hill. Someone has placed some flowers in the pillar.

Walter Baxter

Flowers on Rubers Law trig point

Someone has left a nice bunch of flowers in the pillar. For a wider view of the trig point, see NT5815 : The triangulation pillar on Rubers Law.

Walter Baxter

White house by the B6357

Peter Bond

A pond at Ruberslaw Covert

Aquatic vegetation has taken over this pond to the east of Denholmhill.

Walter Baxter

Rubers Law

Rubers Law seen from near Wester Fodderlee.

Peter McDermott

Rubers Law

Parked on minor road at NT 56771 17259 then followed footpath, gates and fields to access summit path. Great little hill on grey windy morning with occasional rain. Name: Rubers Law Hill number: 1937 Height: 424m / 1391ft Area: 28B: The River Tweed to the English Border Class: Ma Grid ref: NT 58032 15569 Summit feature: rock 1m E of trig Drop: 196m Col: 228m NT567136

Rude Health

Farm lane north-west from Hallrule

The lane rises between fields towards less cultivated then uncultivated land. The hill on the skyline is Rubers Law.

Trevor Littlewood

Cloon Craig

Cloon Craig is a small cliff with associated other minor rock outcrops on the slopes south of the summit of the splendid if minor hill, Rubers Law.

Trevor Littlewood

Farm lane descending to Hallrule

The lane descends through fields from Square Plantation on the southern slopes of Rubers Law. Faw Hill lies on the skyline left of the line of the descending lane.

Trevor Littlewood

The west side of Ruberslaw

This zoom view of the hill was taken in early April from the B6359 near Horsleyhill.

Walter Baxter

Field by Gatehousecote

The cratch has not been used for a while and there was obviously no cattle out over the winter here.

Richard Webb

Hallrulemull Bridge

Over the Rule Water.

Richard Webb

Leaving the summit of Rubers Law

I arrived at the summit of the hill just as this walker came up from a different direction. We had just missed the unveiling of a toposcope plate on the triangulation pillar but he was slightly disappointed that this was another trig point that he couldn’t use as an antenna base for his hobby as a radio ham. He has submitted photos to Geograph, but not for the past few years, and while he told me his full name, all I can remember is that he is called Andy. Anyway, here he is leaving the summit on his way to another trig point at Sell Moor Hill near Stow and one that hopefully he will be able to use.

Walter Baxter

The toposcope on Rubers Law

The Borders Exploration Group unveiled a toposcope on the Rubers Law triangulation pillar on Sunday 4th August 2013. The toposcope, designed by Graham Anderson, points out various Border landmarks and is also engraved with overseas places visited by the group during the past 20 years as follows:- International Expeditions (and their years) Lesotho (1993) Ecuador (1995) Kenya (1997) Mongolia (1999) India (2001) Romania (2002) Peru (2003) Pyrenees (2004) Vietnam (2005) Norway (2006) Zambia (2007) Poland (2008) Chile (2010) Ukraine (2011) Cuba (2012) Also engraved on the toposcope plate is:- “Why do I travel? … I see views, people, places I never imagined existed” Excerpt from A Stones Throw – Genesta Hamilton – 1935 The Borders Exploration Group gives all young people resident in the Scottish Borders opportunities to participate in adventurous activities and expeditions designed to assist in their physical, mental and spiritual development. (Source – BEG panel on the trig point).

Walter Baxter

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Square Plantation is located at Grid Ref: NT5814 (Lat: 55.425143, Lng: -2.6592997)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders