CCFG Field Visit to Abbey St Bathans, Berwickshire

CCFG visit to Abbey St Bathans, Berwickshire hosted by Ellinor Dobie

Please arrive at 9.30am so that we can start promptly at 10.00am

Themes for the day

• Transformation of scattered estate woodland to CCF
• Impact of Storm Arwen
• Management of woodlands using estates team and equipment
• Integration of estate sawmill and woodland management

The visit details

Meeting point

We will start from close to the Abbey St Bathans Sawmill NT7627 6191

(google maps pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/KpkhQBzMxEKVbaFv6)

Parking is available at the Woodlands Café car park (closed on Thursday) which is 100m north of the sawmill entrance

There is a compost toilet at the sawmill

Transport arrangements

Need to share vehicles as parking is limited and the public roads are single track with limited passing places. It would be good if we can have at least six 4x4 which could be used to transport people through the forest on the afternoon visit.

Walking involved

Morning 1.4 miles – level, on rides and in forest

Afternoon – Forest road, tracks and in forest. Short steep sections

What to bring

PPE Boots suitable for rough ground and waterproofs.

Sawmill visit – High vis

Biosecurity is essential due to the significant proportion of larch on the estate, please ensure that your footwear and vehicles are clean before arrival.

Lunch and drink: Bring your own food and drink for lunch and snacks.

Finish: by 4.00pm

Booking: is essential. To allow for good discussion and facilitate logistics, places at the meeting will be limited in number. Priority will be given to CCFG members, and there will be a waiting list if numbers exceed this so please let us know if you cannot make it. To book, please click the "select tickets" button.

For any queries, please contact Polly Spencer-Vellacott, CCFG Administrator.