Ladyswalk Plantation

Wood, Forest in Berwickshire

Scotland

Ladyswalk Plantation

Hardiesmill Place
Hardiesmill Place Credit: Alex McGregor

Ladyswalk Plantation is a picturesque woodland located in Berwickshire, Scotland. Spanning over a vast area, the plantation is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike. With its diverse range of flora and fauna, Ladyswalk Plantation offers visitors a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the tranquility of the Scottish countryside.

The woodland is primarily composed of native tree species such as oak, beech, and birch, creating a lush canopy that provides shade during the summer months. Walking through the plantation, visitors can admire the vibrant colors of wildflowers that carpet the forest floor, adding a touch of beauty to the natural landscape.

Ladyswalk Plantation is also home to a variety of wildlife, making it a haven for birdwatchers and animal lovers. Species such as red squirrels, roe deer, and tawny owls can often be spotted within the woodland, providing a delightful sight for those lucky enough to encounter them.

For those seeking outdoor activities, Ladyswalk Plantation offers well-maintained trails suitable for walking, jogging, and cycling. The paths wind through the plantation, providing stunning views of the surrounding hills and valleys.

The plantation is open to the public year-round, allowing visitors to experience its beauty in every season. Whether it's the vibrant hues of autumn foliage or the fresh greenery of spring, Ladyswalk Plantation offers a captivating and ever-changing natural spectacle.

In summary, Ladyswalk Plantation is a scenic and diverse woodland in Berwickshire, Scotland. With its native trees, colorful wildflowers, and abundant wildlife, it provides a serene escape for those looking to connect with nature.

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Ladyswalk Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.646027/-2.5478286 or Grid Reference NT6539. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Hardiesmill Place
Hardiesmill Place
Farmland at Hardiesmill Place
Farmland at Hardiesmill Place
Blinkbonny farm and quarry access road
Blinkbonny farm and quarry access road
Mellerstain House The south facade
Mellerstain House
The south facade
Hundy Mundy The north facade of the eye-catcher for Mellerstain House
Hundy Mundy
The north facade of the eye-catcher for Mellerstain House
Hundy Mundy The eye-catcher for Mellerstain House
Hundy Mundy
The eye-catcher for Mellerstain House
Hundy Mundy Wood The entrance to the natural burial ground near Mellerstain, with an updated information board. For an earlier version see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2662344">NT6637 : Hundy Mundy Wood information</a>.
Hundy Mundy Wood
The entrance to the natural burial ground near Mellerstain, with an updated information board. For an earlier version see NT6637 : Hundy Mundy Wood information.
Hundy Mundy Wood Burial Ground The entrance to the natural burial site, in a woodland on the Mellerstain Estate.
Hundy Mundy Wood Burial Ground
The entrance to the natural burial site, in a woodland on the Mellerstain Estate.
Road near Mellerstain
Road near Mellerstain
Old milepost Mileposts 3 and 4 miles from Kelso are lost but the 5 mile post is another that was dug out and repainted in 2021.   This area was in Berwickshire prior to the 1970s.  Now Borders.
Old milepost
Mileposts 3 and 4 miles from Kelso are lost but the 5 mile post is another that was dug out and repainted in 2021. This area was in Berwickshire prior to the 1970s. Now Borders.
Old milepost Looking northwestwards along the A6089 the milepost can be found underneath the power lines.
Old milepost
Looking northwestwards along the A6089 the milepost can be found underneath the power lines.
The Gothic folly at Hundy Mundy Wood This 18th century Gothic folly is at the Hundy Mundy woodland burial ground on the Mellerstain Estate.
The Gothic folly at Hundy Mundy Wood
This 18th century Gothic folly is at the Hundy Mundy woodland burial ground on the Mellerstain Estate.
A winter sunrise at Hundy Mundy Wood The 18th century Gothic folly is prominent in this view towards trees at the Hundy Mundy woodland burial ground on the Mellerstain Estate.
A winter sunrise at Hundy Mundy Wood
The 18th century Gothic folly is prominent in this view towards trees at the Hundy Mundy woodland burial ground on the Mellerstain Estate.
Formal garden On the south front of Mellerstain House
Formal garden
On the south front of Mellerstain House
The old cottage On the Mellerstain estate
The old cottage
On the Mellerstain estate
Minor road at Hardiesmill Place Looking north-eastward.
Minor road at Hardiesmill Place
Looking north-eastward.
Old Milepost by the A6089, south of Gordon, Earlston parish Blaydon casting by the A6089, in parish of Earlston (Berwick District), South of Gordon, and near Shusie's Covert wood.

Inscription reads:-
: KELSO / 7 / MILES : : EDINBURGH / 35 / LAUDER / 10 :
Maker:-
: SMITH PATTERSON / BLAYDON : 

Surveyed

Milestone Society National ID: BD_KSED07
Old Milepost by the A6089, south of Gordon, Earlston parish
Blaydon casting by the A6089, in parish of Earlston (Berwick District), South of Gordon, and near Shusie's Covert wood. Inscription reads:- : KELSO / 7 / MILES : : EDINBURGH / 35 / LAUDER / 10 : Maker:- : SMITH PATTERSON / BLAYDON : Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: BD_KSED07
Arable ground beyond forestry-to-be near Lightfield in the Scottish Borders
Arable ground beyond forestry-to-be near Lightfield in the Scottish Borders
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Ladyswalk Plantation is located at Grid Ref: NT6539 (Lat: 55.646027, Lng: -2.5478286)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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Hardies Mill
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