Crown Community Woodland

Clearing within the wood with Heather and Bilberry

Crown wood is a 13.1 hectare conifer plantation one mile outside of Bonchester Bridge near Hawick. The wood is a mixture of conifers and birch. There are several clearings within the wood with typical heathland species such as Heather and Bilberry. The wood is privately owned but community involvement is welcomed by the owners through working with Borders Forest Trust.

Access

There are five rides which are used as a path network. These are level and reasonably easy to access.

New planting at the southern end of the wood

How to reach Crown Wood

Follow the A 6088 out of Hawick towards Chesters. After passing through Bonchester Bridge, carry on for a mile. There is a fork in the road at the tip of Crown Wood, turn right towards Kielder and follow the beech hedge for 50m. There are two small areas to pull in along this road next to access points through the hedge.

How to contact us

If you would like more information or to get involved, please contact Borders Forest Trust on 01835 830 750.