Blackcraig Wood is a rich woodland of oak, birch, ash and wych elm clinging to a sea cliff. Buzzards soar overhead and the oak canopy supports the elusive purple hairstreak butterfly. In spring, bluebells, ivy and great wood-rush carpet the ground beneath hazel, rowan, holly and hawthorn.
Why visit?
Highlights include:
- Woodland birds
- Views over the Solway
- Lead mining heritage
Best time to visit?
- Apr to Jul for wildflowers
- Summer for butterflies
- Autumn for the colours
Visit for:
- birdwatching
- woodlands
- wildflowers
- coasts
- geology
- scenery
- archaeology
Other information
A path runs along the top of the cliff and old lead mining workings can still be seen.