Gillings Wood £59,000 Freehold
- Glenormiston, Innerleithen, Scottish Borders
- over 4 ¼ acres
- Southern Scotland and Northumberland
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Ash & spruce
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Ash area
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Ancient wall line
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Ash
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Blackthorn thicket
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Mixed broadleaf
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Hazel
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Thistle
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Cardrona forest
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Open area
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Budding rowan
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New life from old
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Earth ball
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Rowan & hawthorn
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Earth balls
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Gillings Wood
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Access off A72
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Main entrance access
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Main entrance gate
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Spot the vole
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Spruce cones
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Ridestop entrance
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Access track
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Tweed valley
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Lichen
Description
Perched high above the River Tweed on the slopes of Lee Pen, Gillings Wood is essentially a young mixed broadleaf plantation with a historic shelter belt strip of spruce running through the middle.
Its elevated position gives it the benefit of truly magnificent views in both directions along the valley of the Tweed and also over the hills towards Mountbenger Law. Although sloping in parts the wood has several large, more level areas left open during the planting. These areas would lend themselves readily to hut siting and further planting. A blackthorn thicket against the spruce is gradually spreading via a system of underground shoots.
There is a growing interest in hut, bothy and temporary shelter building, especially in Scotland; for those interested in erecting a hut or shelter, here is some interesting and very helpful guidance from Reforesting Scotland’s Thousand Hut Campaign. Your Local Planning Authority should also be consulted.
Trees
The central shelter belt is almost exclusively spruce with one or two scattered larch; the surrounding planting comprises a mix of oak, birch, rowan, hawthorn and alder. A strip of ash is showing signs of Ash Die Back disease which has affected a majority of ash trees in the UK. Early estimates of survivability and resistance have improved and the current advice is to leave affected trees to see how they fare. There is no requirement to remove dead timber or affected trees.
Wildlife
The clear open skies reveal soaring buzzards and the occasional heron gaining height in search of new fishing grounds. Concealed jays and woodpecker make a surprising amount of noise from the dense foliage of the spruce, breaking cover with a flash of colour as they cross the open glades. Listen out for the bark of roe deer as breeding pairs communicate throughout the trees.
Pathways throughout the grassy undergrowth indicate the night time foraging activity of badgers and fox.
Features
The woodland features a generous hardstanding suitable for an overnight stay or future timber storage.
A rustic bench invites quiet repose and a chance to take in the extensive panorama.
Access, tracks and footpaths
Access to the woodland is off the A72 and then via a series of well made forest tracks leading through a gated entrance to the internal woodland tracks.
Rights and covenants
The sporting rights are owned and included in the sale.
As is the case for all our meadows, the purchaser will be asked to enter into a covenant which serves to protect the peace and quiet of the meadow.Activities
An ideal woodland to engage in conservation and further planting to encourage biodiversity and invest in the woodlands future.
An excellent centre from which to explore the surrounding area with its many forest hiking and mountain biking trails.
Local area and history
Nearby Innerleithen, once a thriving mill town has now become a centre for mountain biking and walking. Associated facilities, b+bs shops and cafes have sprung up to service these activities.
Gilling, the term from which the wood takes it name, is a combing process in worsted manufacture that removes short fibres from the card sliver.
Wood maps
Meadow map
Boundaries
The boundaries of the wood are indicated by turquoise painted marks on fence posts and boundary walls.
The northern boundary is marked by the dry stone dyke immediately behind the deer fence.
Find this wood
Location
- OS Landranger: OS No. 73
- Grid ref: NT 322 379
- Nearest post code: EH44 6RD
- GPS coordinates: 55.6304, -3.07839
Location map
Directions
Gillings Wood is about 50 mins south of Edinburgh just off the A72 by Innerleithen.
Click here for Directions From Bing maps, enter your own postcode, Gillings Wood coordinates are already entered) and click on the blue "Go" box. This will take you to the entrance just off the A72. It's easily printed.
Satnav: the postcode EH44 6RD is for the point shown by the red dot on the location map.
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Conventional directions:
- From Innerleithen take the A72 towards Peebles. After about 1 mile pass Caerleebank livery on the right.
- Pass a red warning sign; "Farm traffic" and take the farm track to the right immediately before a row of white cottages at 90° to the road.
- From Peebles take the A72 towards Innerleithen for about 3½ miles passing the McDonalds Cardrona hotel on the right.
- After a further 1½ miles pass the entrance to Glenormiston farm which has a white gatehouse with ornate wrought iron gates.
- Pass a red warning sign: "Farm traffic" and take the farm track to the left immediately after a row of white cottages at 90° to the road.
- Follow the track up the hill turning right at the T junction. Continue through the trees, the track bends sharp left passing a gateway to a timber stable on the right. The road continues to rise passing through a stand of birch trees.
- Please park in front of the small quarry on the right, the main entrance is evident, to the right of the track.
- Walk through the stile next to the gate and continue up the hill for about 300m.
- A well marked entrance is on the right.
How we support our buyers
Membership of the small woodland owners’ group
£300 for a woodland course of your choice
One year's free membership of the royal forestry society
Please note this wood is owned by woodlands.co.uk.
Our regional managers are often out working in our woodlands, so if you email an offer and want to be sure it has been received, please phone our manager on their mobile phone. The first offer at the stated price which is accepted, whether by phone or email, has priority.
Please take care when viewing as the great outdoors can contain unexpected hazards and woodlands are no exception. You should exercise common sense and caution, such as wearing appropriate footwear and avoiding visiting during high winds.
These particulars are for guidance only and, though believed to be correct, do not form part of any contract. Woodland Investment Management Ltd hereby give notice under section 21 of the Estate Agents Act 1979 of their interest in the land being sold.
A young, mixed woodland in a peaceful, elevated location with level open areas and unrivalled views over the Tweed Valley.
