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Willieswell Plantation

Wood, Forest in Berwickshire

Scotland

Willieswell Plantation

Hardiesmill Place
Hardiesmill Place Credit: Alex McGregor

Willieswell Plantation is a large woodland area located in Berwickshire, Scotland. Covering approximately 200 acres, this plantation is a mix of both native and exotic tree species, creating a diverse and picturesque landscape.

The woodland is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, offering a network of walking trails that wind through the trees and provide opportunities for wildlife spotting. Visitors may come across a variety of bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and red kites, as well as mammals such as red squirrels and deer.

The plantation is well-maintained and managed by the local forestry commission, ensuring the health and sustainability of the trees and surrounding ecosystem. In addition to its natural beauty, Willieswell Plantation also serves as an important resource for the local community, providing timber for construction and fuel.

Overall, Willieswell Plantation is a tranquil and scenic woodland area that offers a peaceful retreat for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse themselves in the beauty of nature.

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Willieswell Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.642864/-2.5335175 or Grid Reference NT6638. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Hardiesmill Place
Hardiesmill Place
Spraying oilseed rape Hareheugh in the background.
Spraying oilseed rape
Hareheugh in the background.
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.
Ploughed field near Stenhope
Ploughed field near Stenhope
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.
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Willieswell Plantation is located at Grid Ref: NT6638 (Lat: 55.642864, Lng: -2.5335175)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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