Waterhead Hill

Location

Waterhead Hill is situated within the scenic and easily accessible Campsie Fells, approximately 2.8 miles north of Lennoxtown and around 18 miles north of Glasgow in central Scotland. The property is located southeast of the B822 ‘Crow Road,’ offering convenient access to the regional road network and beyond.

The Campsie Fells are renowned for their stunning landscapes and expansive views, making them a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The region’s climate and soil conditions are well-suited for producing high-quality commercial timber, and its central location ensures excellent access to various timber markets across central and southern Scotland. Key timber markets within a 70-mile radius include James Jones & Sons in Lockerbie, Egger in Cumnock, UPM in Ayrshire, and Norbord in Stirling.

Description 

Waterhead Hill was planted in the autumn of 2018 under an approved Forestry Grant Scheme (FGS) contract. The core of th planting scheme consists of a high-yielding Sitka spruce and Norway spruce crop, aimed at future timber production, with additional areas allocated to mixed broadleaves and open ground.

The land lies between 300 and 515 metres above sea level, with the planted area rising to 425 metres. Previously used for sheep grazing before the woodland was established, the soils, a mix of brown earth and peaty gleys, are well-suited for commercial timber production, as evidenced by the excellent growth rates within the conifer crop. Now seven years old, the woodland’s conifer and broadleaved areas have established well and will require minimal maintenance going forward. The yield class of the Sitka and Norway spruce is estimated to be in the region of 18 and is expected to reach the 20’s.

In 2018, 46.20 hectares of Waterhead Hill were registered and validated under the Woodland Carbon Code. In 2024, the woodland underwent its first five-year verification audit as part of the ongoing scheme. With verification now completed, the project is expected to sequester approximately 9,436 tonnes of carbon (tCO2e) over its 75-year lifespan. This will enable the woodland owner to use the woodland carbon credits to de-carbonise their own activities or trade the carbon units as the woodland matures.

The land outside the planted area consists primarily of grazing hill ground, with areas of peatland that complement the commercial aspects of the woodland. This offers an incoming purchaser the opportunity to generate income through a seasonal grazing agreement or, subject to approval, explore options to increase the plantable area. The appeal of the woodland is enhanced by the picturesque watercourses that meander through the property, with a series of attractive waterfalls cascading down through the property. A hill path passes through the woodland to the summit of Lecket Hill, providing access to the Campsie Hills. These features enhance the amenity value of this high-yielding productive woodland.

Please refer to the online Sale Brochure for further information and contact the Selling Agents for more details.