Badnagoach

Downs, Moorland in Aberdeenshire

Scotland

Badnagoach

Wind Turbine, Tom Na Wan
Wind Turbine, Tom Na Wan Credit: Alex McGregor

Badnagoach is a small village located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Situated amidst rolling downs and vast moorland, it offers a picturesque setting for residents and visitors alike. The village is nestled in a tranquil valley, surrounded by heather-covered hills and expansive open spaces.

The downs in Badnagoach provide ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, horse riding, and birdwatching. The undulating landscape offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, with its patchwork of fields and distant mountains. The area is also known for its rich wildlife, including red deer, foxes, and a variety of bird species.

Moorland dominates the outskirts of the village, characterized by its vast stretches of heather and peat bogs. This unique habitat supports a diverse range of flora and fauna, including rare orchids and nesting birds. The moorland is an important conservation area, attracting nature enthusiasts and researchers from around the world.

Despite its rural location, Badnagoach is well-connected to nearby towns and cities. The village itself has a small but close-knit community, with a handful of amenities such as a local shop and a quaint pub. The residents take pride in their village, and community events and gatherings are common throughout the year.

Overall, Badnagoach in Aberdeenshire offers a serene and idyllic setting, with its downs, moorland, and charming community. It is an ideal destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat amidst the beauty of the Scottish countryside.

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Badnagoach Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.165154/-3.0096718 or Grid Reference NJ3908. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Wind Turbine, Tom Na Wan
Wind Turbine, Tom Na Wan
Entry to Tam na Wan Wood Forestry Commission land.
Entry to Tam na Wan Wood
Forestry Commission land.
Access to Clashnettie Along the south side of Tam na Wan wood, felled in this the SW corner.
Access to Clashnettie
Along the south side of Tam na Wan wood, felled in this the SW corner.
Access to Forbridge Hill From Tam na Wan Wood on Ardbeith road.
Access to Forbridge Hill
From Tam na Wan Wood on Ardbeith road.
Tillyduke From Ardgeith road
Tillyduke
From Ardgeith road
Postbox at access to Foggiemill From Ardgeith road.
Postbox at access to Foggiemill
From Ardgeith road.
Hillockhead Cottage
Hillockhead Cottage
Balachailloch
Balachailloch
End of public road To whit, the Ardgeith road at Balachailloch.
End of public road
To whit, the Ardgeith road at Balachailloch.
Craigiedows Seen from Balachailach.
Craigiedows
Seen from Balachailach.
Track into Bunzeach Forest Accessed from the end of the Ardgeith road.
Track into Bunzeach Forest
Accessed from the end of the Ardgeith road.
View along Ardgeith road From near Hillockhead, towards Foggiemill farm.
View along Ardgeith road
From near Hillockhead, towards Foggiemill farm.
Foggiemill farm Against a backdrop of managed moorland.
Foggiemill farm
Against a backdrop of managed moorland.
Foggiemill postbox
Foggiemill postbox
Foggiemill
Foggiemill
Tam na Wan cottage
Tam na Wan cottage
A glimpse of Clashnettie - NJ4009 From the Ardgeith road.
A glimpse of Clashnettie - NJ4009
From the Ardgeith road.
Tillyduke
Tillyduke
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Badnagoach is located at Grid Ref: NJ3908 (Lat: 57.165154, Lng: -3.0096718)

Unitary Authority: Aberdeenshire

Police Authority: North East

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Located within 500m of 57.165154,-3.0096718
Ford: yes
Lat/Long: 57.165029/-3.0088746
Hunting Stand
Hunting Stand: grouse_butt
Lat/Long: 57.1612031/-3.0128438
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