Bush Strip Wood

Wood, Forest in Roxburghshire

Scotland

Bush Strip Wood

Stubble, Oxnam
Stubble, Oxnam Credit: Richard Webb

Bush Strip Wood is a serene and captivating forest located in Roxburghshire, Scotland. Covering an area of approximately 150 hectares, this woodland is renowned for its natural beauty and diverse ecosystem. The wood is situated near the picturesque village of Roxburgh, offering visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in the tranquility of nature.

The forest is predominantly composed of native broadleaf species, including oak, birch, and rowan trees. These majestic trees provide a rich habitat for a multitude of wildlife species, making Bush Strip Wood a prime destination for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. Songbirds such as chaffinches, redstarts, and willow warblers can be spotted amidst the lush foliage, while red squirrels scurry among the branches.

The wood boasts a network of well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore its hidden gems at their leisure. Strolling along the peaceful trails, one can witness the vibrant flora that adorns the forest floor, including bluebells, primroses, and wild garlic during the spring season.

In addition to its natural splendor, Bush Strip Wood also holds historical significance. The area was once home to an ancient settlement, and remnants of Bronze Age burial cairns can still be found within the woodland. These archaeological features add a touch of intrigue to the overall allure of the forest.

Whether it be for a leisurely walk, a picnic, or simply to connect with nature, Bush Strip Wood offers a truly enchanting experience for all who visit. Its idyllic setting and abundant biodiversity make it an invaluable gem within Roxburghshire's natural landscape.

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Bush Strip Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.437131/-2.4773494 or Grid Reference NT6916. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Stubble, Oxnam
Stubble, Oxnam
Cringie Burn A temporary footbridge near Oxnam Sawmill.
Cringie Burn
A temporary footbridge near Oxnam Sawmill.
Road, Oxnam Pond The road, grassy in places comes out on a road near Dolphinston.
Road, Oxnam Pond
The road, grassy in places comes out on a road near Dolphinston.
Ruined cattle shelter A simple shelter once stood here, beside the grassy track between Dolphinton and Oxnam.
Ruined cattle shelter
A simple shelter once stood here, beside the grassy track between Dolphinton and Oxnam.
Oxnam to Dolphinston road A grassy, and therefore hard work on the slight gradient, bit heading for the woods at Birkenside.
Oxnam to Dolphinston road
A grassy, and therefore hard work on the slight gradient, bit heading for the woods at Birkenside.
Gate, Birkenside On the Dolphinston to Oxnam road.
Gate, Birkenside
On the Dolphinston to Oxnam road.
Oxnam to Dolphinston road A grassy bit near Birkenside Cottage.  The ground is wet here, but frozen today.
Oxnam to Dolphinston road
A grassy bit near Birkenside Cottage. The ground is wet here, but frozen today.
Young trees, Birkenside Much of the plantation has been replanted in recent years. The path network shown by the Ordnance Survey has gone, many of the tracks shown no longer exist.
Young trees, Birkenside
Much of the plantation has been replanted in recent years. The path network shown by the Ordnance Survey has gone, many of the tracks shown no longer exist.
Path, Birkenside A good, well used path through young trees.  The mapped path network no longer exists.
Path, Birkenside
A good, well used path through young trees. The mapped path network no longer exists.
Path, Birkenside Running along the ridge line.  The path network shown by the Ordnance Survey is from before the felling of most of the woodland. The new plantings have a different set of tracks.
Path, Birkenside
Running along the ridge line. The path network shown by the Ordnance Survey is from before the felling of most of the woodland. The new plantings have a different set of tracks.
Birkenside Path towards some surviving older trees.  The path network here is very different to that shown by the Ordnance Survey.
Birkenside
Path towards some surviving older trees. The path network here is very different to that shown by the Ordnance Survey.
Path, Birkenside One of the paths which coincide with the mapped network which has largely disappeared.
Path, Birkenside
One of the paths which coincide with the mapped network which has largely disappeared.
Road to Dolphinston Above the Jed Water.
Road to Dolphinston
Above the Jed Water.
Road from Dolphinston Very quiet road on the north side of the Cheviot hills.
Road from Dolphinston
Very quiet road on the north side of the Cheviot hills.
Dolphinston to Falla road Above a crossroads amongst frozen grass fields.
Dolphinston to Falla road
Above a crossroads amongst frozen grass fields.
Minor road above Richard's Cleuch Looking north-westward.
Minor road above Richard's Cleuch
Looking north-westward.
Old Milestone opposite Newbigging Bush, Oxnam parish Stone post by the UC road, in parish of Oxnam (Roxburgh District), Newbigging Bush, Oxnam, middle of beech hedge.

Inscription once read:-
: (Kelso / 12) : : (Carter / Bar / 6) :

Surveyed

Milestone Society National ID: BD_JBOX06
Old Milestone opposite Newbigging Bush, Oxnam parish
Stone post by the UC road, in parish of Oxnam (Roxburgh District), Newbigging Bush, Oxnam, middle of beech hedge. Inscription once read:- : (Kelso / 12) : : (Carter / Bar / 6) : Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: BD_JBOX06
Ladfield Plantation from the air The plantation is in the foreground, with Oxnam beyond.
Ladfield Plantation from the air
The plantation is in the foreground, with Oxnam beyond.
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Bush Strip Wood is located at Grid Ref: NT6916 (Lat: 55.437131, Lng: -2.4773494)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

What 3 Words

///nibbles.pairings.spud. Near Jedburgh, Scottish Borders

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Located within 500m of 55.437131,-2.4773494
Newbigging Bush
Place: hamlet
Lat/Long: 55.4332354/-2.4773875
Ford: yes
Lat/Long: 55.4398638/-2.4712974
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 55.4328164/-2.4773714
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