Barbour Plantation

Wood, Forest in Dunbartonshire

Scotland

Barbour Plantation

Victorian Pillar Box In the wall to the right of the Knockderry House Hotel. — Victorian Pillar Box Credit: william craig

Barbour Plantation, located in Dunbartonshire, is a sprawling woodland area renowned for its natural beauty and rich history. Situated in the heart of Scotland, this enchanting forest covers an expansive area, providing a haven for wildlife and a peaceful retreat for visitors.

The plantation boasts a diverse range of trees, including oak, beech, birch, and pine, which create a stunning display of colors throughout the year. The forest floor is adorned with a carpet of moss and ferns, adding to the picturesque setting. This biodiverse habitat supports a wide array of flora and fauna, with species such as red squirrels, deer, and various bird species calling the woodland home.

Steeped in history, Barbour Plantation dates back centuries, with evidence of human activity dating as far back as the Neolithic period. The remains of ancient settlements and burial sites have been discovered within the woodland, providing a glimpse into the past. The area was also known for its significant role in the timber industry, with the plantation being carefully managed for sustainable logging.

Today, Barbour Plantation offers a range of recreational activities for nature enthusiasts and explorers. Visitors can enjoy hiking along the well-maintained trails, immersing themselves in the tranquility of the forest. The plantation also offers opportunities for birdwatching, photography, and picnicking, allowing visitors to connect with nature in a peaceful setting.

Barbour Plantation, Dunbartonshire, is an idyllic woodland retreat that combines natural beauty with a rich history, making it a must-visit destination for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike.

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Barbour Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.023511/-4.8647239 or Grid Reference NS2184. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Victorian Pillar Box

In the wall to the right of the Knockderry House Hotel.

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Knockderry House Hotel

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Barbour Cemetery

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Ardpeaton Lodge

On the road to Coulport

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Loch Long and Ardentinny

Taken from Ardpeaton

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Road Junction to Gareloch

Creachan Mor in the background

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Road to Gareloch

Time to get off the bike and push

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Reach for the sky

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Nuclear Submarine in Loch Long

Ken Crosby

Sheep grazings off the Barbour Road

A view looking to the south-southwest over sheep grazings off the Barbour Road on the Rosneath Peninsula. Knockderry castle can be seen in the trees in the upper foreground with Cloch Point and the chimney at Inverkip power station visible across the Firth of Clyde.

Phil Williams

Kilcreggan- Barremman, Gare Loch Forestry Track

The end of the road

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Coulport Telephone Box

This telephone box is outside the telephone exchange just along the B833 from the Faslane nuclear base. There were protesters camped just to the right of the box adjacent to the exchange.

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Coulport Telephone Box & B833

Coulport telephone box and B833 - near to Faslane nuclear base.

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Cove

Ross at Cove with the Firth of Clyde in the distance.

Lynn M Reid

Fence in rough pasture

Looking along fenceline towards Toman Dubh with Loch Long in the background.

Mark Nightingale

New track over Airlig

This recently laid track is not shown on the most recent Ordnance Survey Explorer edition, but runs through the forested area from the road at NS225867 to the fence junctions close to the summit of Airlig, before descending through a recently logged area to the southeast.

Mark Nightingale