Paradise Wood

Wood, Forest in East Lothian

Scotland

Paradise Wood

Beeches, Tyninghame Links Beside a farm road.
Beeches, Tyninghame Links Credit: Richard Webb

Paradise Wood is a picturesque forest located in East Lothian, Scotland. Spanning over a vast area, it is known for its natural beauty and diverse flora and fauna. The wood is situated in a tranquil setting, offering visitors a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

The forest boasts a wide variety of tree species, including oak, beech, and Scots pine, which create a dense canopy overhead. These towering trees provide shade and shelter for a plethora of wildlife that calls Paradise Wood home. Visitors may have the opportunity to spot red squirrels, deer, and a multitude of bird species, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and photographers.

Traversing through the wood, visitors will find well-marked walking trails that wind their way through the enchanting woodland. These trails cater to all levels of fitness, offering both gentle strolls and more challenging hikes. Along the way, there are several viewpoints that provide breathtaking vistas of the surrounding countryside, adding to the allure of the wood.

The management of Paradise Wood is committed to maintaining its ecological integrity and promoting environmental conservation. They actively participate in sustainable forestry practices, ensuring the long-term health and vitality of the woodland ecosystem.

Paradise Wood is conveniently located near several towns and villages in East Lothian, making it easily accessible for locals and tourists alike. Whether one seeks solace in nature, enjoys wildlife spotting, or simply wishes to immerse themselves in the serene beauty of a Scottish forest, Paradise Wood offers an idyllic setting for all to enjoy.

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Paradise Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.017514/-2.628968 or Grid Reference NT6080. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Beeches, Tyninghame Links Beside a farm road.
Beeches, Tyninghame Links
Beside a farm road.
Road, Tyninghame Links A lot quieter than the other tracks from the car park, it leads to the Tyne estuary.
Road, Tyninghame Links
A lot quieter than the other tracks from the car park, it leads to the Tyne estuary.
Farmland at Tyninghame
Farmland at Tyninghame
Tyninghame Links This is a disused farmhouse and steading on the Tyninghame Estate.
Tyninghame Links
This is a disused farmhouse and steading on the Tyninghame Estate.
A road at Brownrig Wood This is at the northeast end of the wood with evidence of recent storm damage.
A road at Brownrig Wood
This is at the northeast end of the wood with evidence of recent storm damage.
Track, Binning Wood Along the southern edge of the wood.
Track, Binning Wood
Along the southern edge of the wood.
Binning Wood brambles Brambles are not so common in Scottish woodlands, they seem to be thriving in this corner of Binning Wood away from the rhododendrons.
Binning Wood brambles
Brambles are not so common in Scottish woodlands, they seem to be thriving in this corner of Binning Wood away from the rhododendrons.
Track, Binning Wood Many of the radiating rides have become indistinct or rhododendron choked. This one is still in frequent use.
Track, Binning Wood
Many of the radiating rides have become indistinct or rhododendron choked. This one is still in frequent use.
Clearing, Binning Wood One of three clearings which are the origins of a confusing network of radiating rides.
Clearing, Binning Wood
One of three clearings which are the origins of a confusing network of radiating rides.
Track, Binning Wood An all weather surfaced track links two of the big clearings. Most paths in the woodland tend to be rather muddy so the new paths are rather popular.
Track, Binning Wood
An all weather surfaced track links two of the big clearings. Most paths in the woodland tend to be rather muddy so the new paths are rather popular.
Clearing, Binning Wood The largest of three clearings that radiate rides throughout Binning Wood.
Clearing, Binning Wood
The largest of three clearings that radiate rides throughout Binning Wood.
Monument and clearing, Binning Wood Binning reputedly was one of the main plantations used to build De Havilland Mosquitoes in World War II. The wood was replanted maintaining the radial ride pattern from three clearings.
Monument and clearing, Binning Wood
Binning reputedly was one of the main plantations used to build De Havilland Mosquitoes in World War II. The wood was replanted maintaining the radial ride pattern from three clearings.
Clearing, Binning Wood One of the clearings in Binning Wood.
Clearing, Binning Wood
One of the clearings in Binning Wood.
Clearing, Binning Wood One of three clearings in the wood. Rides radiate from all three.
Clearing, Binning Wood
One of three clearings in the wood. Rides radiate from all three.
Ride, Binning Wood Rides radiate from three clearings. This one originates from the northernmost one, Bruce's Circle.
Ride, Binning Wood
Rides radiate from three clearings. This one originates from the northernmost one, Bruce's Circle.
Ride, Binning Wood Rides radiate from three clearings. This one originates from the northernmost one, Bruce's Circle.
Ride, Binning Wood
Rides radiate from three clearings. This one originates from the northernmost one, Bruce's Circle.
Ditch and ride, Binning Wood
Ditch and ride, Binning Wood
Binning Wood Cleared rhododendron. It will soon grow back.
Binning Wood
Cleared rhododendron. It will soon grow back.
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Paradise Wood is located at Grid Ref: NT6080 (Lat: 56.017514, Lng: -2.628968)

Unitary Authority: East Lothian

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

What 3 Words

///hurtles.humid.cheerful. Near East Linton, East Lothian

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Located within 500m of 56.017514,-2.628968
Barrier: stile
Material: metal
Stile: ladder
Lat/Long: 56.0203134/-2.6241119
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