Pickie Wood

Wood, Forest in Berwickshire

Scotland

Pickie Wood

Pasture lands at Corsbie 17th. century Corsbie Tower, built by the Cranstouns of Oxenfoord (north of Pathhead in Midlothian) can be seen in the background.
Pasture lands at Corsbie Credit: James Denham

Pickie Wood is a picturesque forest located in Berwickshire, a historic county in the southeast of Scotland. Nestled amidst the rolling hills and lush green landscapes, this woodland area is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers.

Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, Pickie Wood is home to an array of native tree species, including oak, birch, and beech. The forest floor is adorned with a diverse range of wildflowers, creating a vibrant and colorful atmosphere during the blooming season. The sound of chirping birds and rustling leaves adds to the tranquility of the surroundings.

The wood offers several well-maintained walking trails, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. These paths wind through the forest, offering glimpses of stunning vistas and opportunities for wildlife spotting. Deer, squirrels, and a variety of bird species can often be spotted in the area, making it a haven for nature lovers and photographers.

In addition to its natural beauty, Pickie Wood also holds historical significance. The remains of an Iron Age hillfort can be found within the forest, providing a glimpse into the region's ancient past. Archaeological excavations have revealed artifacts and structures dating back thousands of years, adding to the allure of the area.

Overall, Pickie Wood is a captivating destination that showcases the beauty of Scotland's natural landscapes. Whether visitors are seeking a peaceful stroll amidst nature or a chance to immerse themselves in history, this forest offers a perfect blend of both.

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Pickie Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.689213/-2.6553868 or Grid Reference NT5844. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Pasture lands at Corsbie 17th. century Corsbie Tower, built by the Cranstouns of Oxenfoord (north of Pathhead in Midlothian) can be seen in the background.
Pasture lands at Corsbie
17th. century Corsbie Tower, built by the Cranstouns of Oxenfoord (north of Pathhead in Midlothian) can be seen in the background.
Field access near Boon Through a shelter belt from the track between Boon and Legerwood. See two earlier images from the same location - <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/526605">NT5744 : Barley field</a> from 2007, <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2848537">NT5744 : Field access track</a> from 2012.
Field access near Boon
Through a shelter belt from the track between Boon and Legerwood. See two earlier images from the same location - NT5744 : Barley field from 2007, NT5744 : Field access track from 2012.
Shelter belt near Boon A deciduous woodland strip between track and field between Boon and Legerwood.
Shelter belt near Boon
A deciduous woodland strip between track and field between Boon and Legerwood.
Old Boon A fine farm building and cattle feeding under cover.
Old Boon
A fine farm building and cattle feeding under cover.
Pasture south of Legerwood Looking southwest to hillside plantations, overlooking the valley of the Legerwood Burn.
Pasture south of Legerwood
Looking southwest to hillside plantations, overlooking the valley of the Legerwood Burn.
National Grid gas installation Boon 4937 - presumably the ID. I was struck by the spelling of 'unodourised'; it did not look right, although odour is the normal British spelling. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.gasodorizer.com/what-is-natural-gas-odorization/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.gasodorizer.com/what-is-natural-gas-odorization/">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>
National Grid gas installation
Boon 4937 - presumably the ID. I was struck by the spelling of 'unodourised'; it did not look right, although odour is the normal British spelling. LinkExternal link
National Grid gas installation Gas pipes at the installation on the country road between Dods and Legerwood.
National Grid gas installation
Gas pipes at the installation on the country road between Dods and Legerwood.
Field and shelterbelt near Boon On the road from Dods to Legerwood.
Field and shelterbelt near Boon
On the road from Dods to Legerwood.
Grass field at Old Boon Looking east to a small wood and roadside trees.
Grass field at Old Boon
Looking east to a small wood and roadside trees.
Country road near Old Boon A narrow road with wide verges, a dense hedge, and a gnarled Hawthorn. A small flock of Redwing left the hedge as I went by.
Country road near Old Boon
A narrow road with wide verges, a dense hedge, and a gnarled Hawthorn. A small flock of Redwing left the hedge as I went by.
Pasture near Legerwood Looking west from just north of Legerwood.
Pasture near Legerwood
Looking west from just north of Legerwood.
Field access through a shelter belt With stacks of harvested timber waiting to be collected.
Field access through a shelter belt
With stacks of harvested timber waiting to be collected.
The valley of the Legerwood Burn With a small mixed wood and a crop of unidentified brassicas.
The valley of the Legerwood Burn
With a small mixed wood and a crop of unidentified brassicas.
Nest box in the Prison Strip A large bird box in a Beech tree on the edge of the woodland, possibly for an owl or other raptor, with a winter cereal crop beyond.
Nest box in the Prison Strip
A large bird box in a Beech tree on the edge of the woodland, possibly for an owl or other raptor, with a winter cereal crop beyond.
A venerable Crab Apple near Legerwood The mass of windfalls was providing a good feast for some Fieldfares. For a close-up see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7359166">NT5742 : Crab Apple windfalls</a>. They were just a little too tart to be worth collecting. The tree looks much the same as it did when Walter Baxter recorded it 16 years earlier <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/259973">NT5742 : Crab apple tree by the Legerwood road</a>.
A venerable Crab Apple near Legerwood
The mass of windfalls was providing a good feast for some Fieldfares. For a close-up see NT5742 : Crab Apple windfalls. They were just a little too tart to be worth collecting. The tree looks much the same as it did when Walter Baxter recorded it 16 years earlier NT5742 : Crab apple tree by the Legerwood road.
Crab Apple windfalls Abundant fruit from an old tree on the road to Legerwood <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7359161">NT5742 : A venerable Crab Apple near Legerwood</a>. And three toadstools.
Crab Apple windfalls
Abundant fruit from an old tree on the road to Legerwood NT5742 : A venerable Crab Apple near Legerwood. And three toadstools.
Roadside harvest A closer view of some of the Crab Apples, and two of the toadstools, in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7359166">NT5742 : Crab Apple windfalls</a>. I think they are species of Conocybe, which are fragile, with brown caps and spores.
Roadside harvest
A closer view of some of the Crab Apples, and two of the toadstools, in NT5742 : Crab Apple windfalls. I think they are species of Conocybe, which are fragile, with brown caps and spores.
Legerwood Parish Church With an interesting stile, although the gate worked perfectly well.
Legerwood Parish Church
With an interesting stile, although the gate worked perfectly well.
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Pickie Wood is located at Grid Ref: NT5844 (Lat: 55.689213, Lng: -2.6553868)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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