Coneypark

Settlement in Stirlingshire

Scotland

Coneypark

Road to Bowridge
Road to Bowridge Credit: Richard Sutcliffe

Coneypark is a small village located in the county of Stirlingshire, Scotland. Situated in the central part of the country, it lies approximately 10 miles northwest of the city of Stirling and 35 miles northeast of Glasgow. Nestled amidst picturesque countryside, Coneypark offers residents and visitors a tranquil and scenic setting.

The village is known for its historical significance, with records dating back to the 12th century. Coneypark was originally part of the royal hunting grounds of the nearby Stirling Castle, and evidence of its rich past can still be seen in the remnants of the medieval castle walls scattered throughout the area.

Despite its small size, Coneypark boasts a tight-knit community with a range of amenities. The village is home to a primary school, providing education for local children, as well as a post office and a convenience store for everyday needs. Residents also have access to a community center, which hosts various events and activities throughout the year.

The surrounding countryside offers ample opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. Coneypark is located near the scenic Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, renowned for its stunning landscapes, hiking trails, and water activities. The area is also populated with several golf courses, providing opportunities for golf enthusiasts to enjoy a round or two.

Overall, Coneypark offers a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle, making it an attractive place for those seeking a quieter residential area with easy access to both rural and urban amenities.

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Coneypark Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.989136/-3.9678166 or Grid Reference NS7779. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Road to Bowridge
Road to Bowridge
Bottomhead The grassed over road on the final climb to the ruins.
Bottomhead
The grassed over road on the final climb to the ruins.
Pasture, Bottomhead
Pasture, Bottomhead
Bottomhead Ruins of a farm and a modern mixen.
Bottomhead
Ruins of a farm and a modern mixen.
Cow and calf, Bottomhead A fair bit of farmland near here has been planted with conifers.
Cow and calf, Bottomhead
A fair bit of farmland near here has been planted with conifers.
Track, Bottomhead The track takes a high and dry  route along a ridge.
Track, Bottomhead
The track takes a high and dry route along a ridge.
Whitehill Ruined farm.
Whitehill
Ruined farm.
Rough grazing near Whitehill Just north of the ruins at Whitehill.
Rough grazing near Whitehill
Just north of the ruins at Whitehill.
Bottomhead A ruined farm.
Bottomhead
A ruined farm.
Castlecary Viaduct from the A80
Castlecary Viaduct from the A80
Castlecary, Millennium Bridge Carries the Glasgow to Stirling road A/M80 over the Forth & Clyde Canal.
Castlecary, Millennium Bridge
Carries the Glasgow to Stirling road A/M80 over the Forth & Clyde Canal.
Forth & Clyde Canal, Castlecary bridge This new bridge (built 2000) replaced a swing bridge which carried the old Glasgow to Stirling trunk road prior to the building of the A80 dual carriageway nearby. See RCAHMS record <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/90344/details/castlecary+swing+bridge+forth+and+clyde+canal/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/90344/details/castlecary+swing+bridge+forth+and+clyde+canal/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Forth & Clyde Canal, Castlecary bridge
This new bridge (built 2000) replaced a swing bridge which carried the old Glasgow to Stirling trunk road prior to the building of the A80 dual carriageway nearby. See RCAHMS record LinkExternal link
Castlecary, farm track Runs along the southern side of the Forth & Clyde Canal.
Castlecary, farm track
Runs along the southern side of the Forth & Clyde Canal.
Forth & Clyde Canal, ruins Adjacent to lock 19 these maybe the foundations of a lock keeper's dwelling.
Forth & Clyde Canal, ruins
Adjacent to lock 19 these maybe the foundations of a lock keeper's dwelling.
Forth & Clyde Canal, lock 19
Forth & Clyde Canal, lock 19
Forth & Clyde Canal, lock 19 Looking westward. Like other locks on this canal this one doubles as a weir draining excess water from the summit level.
Forth & Clyde Canal, lock 19
Looking westward. Like other locks on this canal this one doubles as a weir draining excess water from the summit level.
Forth & Clyde Canal, lock 19 Looking eastward.
Forth & Clyde Canal, lock 19
Looking eastward.
Castlecary bridge View from the east. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2350935">NS7878 : Forth & Clyde Canal, Castlecary bridge</a>
Castlecary bridge
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Coneypark is located at Grid Ref: NS7779 (Lat: 55.989136, Lng: -3.9678166)

Unitary Authority: Falkirk

Police Authority: Forth Valley

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