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Balcletchie Wood

Wood, Forest in Ayrshire

Scotland

Balcletchie Wood

Looking down towards the valley of the Penwhapple Burn
Looking down towards the valley of the Penwhapple Burn Credit: Oliver Dixon

Balcletchie Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Ayrshire, Scotland. Covering an area of approximately 100 hectares, this forest is a haven for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers alike. The wood is situated near the village of Dalrymple, providing easy access for visitors.

The woodland is renowned for its diverse range of flora and fauna. Ancient oak and beech trees dominate the landscape, creating a dense canopy that offers shade and shelter to a variety of woodland creatures. Bluebells, primroses, and wild garlic carpet the forest floor in spring, creating a vibrant tapestry of color.

Balcletchie Wood is also known for its rich birdlife. Birdwatchers can spot a wide range of species, including woodpeckers, treecreepers, and buzzards. The tranquil atmosphere of the forest provides the perfect setting for birdwatching and enjoying the sounds of nature.

For outdoor enthusiasts, Balcletchie Wood offers a network of well-maintained trails, ideal for walking, hiking, and cycling. These trails wind through the forest, providing stunning views of the surrounding countryside. There are also designated picnic areas where visitors can relax and enjoy a meal amidst the natural beauty.

The wood is managed by a local conservation trust, ensuring the preservation of its ecological integrity. Educational programs and guided tours are available, offering visitors the opportunity to learn about the history and importance of the woodland ecosystem.

Overall, Balcletchie Wood is a hidden gem in Ayrshire, offering a peaceful retreat for nature lovers and an opportunity to immerse oneself in the beauty of Scotland's natural landscapes.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 55.226344/-4.7700145 or Grid Reference NX2395. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Looking down towards the valley of the Penwhapple Burn
Looking down towards the valley of the Penwhapple Burn
Pasture at Knockgerran Seen from the B734 Dailly to Barr road.
Pasture at Knockgerran
Seen from the B734 Dailly to Barr road.
Hadyard Windfarm This huge windfarm, totalling 52 turbines, has been constructed over the last five years on the hills between Dailly (Girvan valley) and Barr (Stinchar valley). <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.climateark.org/articles/2001/4th/plforhug.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.climateark.org/articles/2001/4th/plforhug.htm">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>
Hadyard Windfarm
This huge windfarm, totalling 52 turbines, has been constructed over the last five years on the hills between Dailly (Girvan valley) and Barr (Stinchar valley). LinkExternal link
B734 at Green Hill above Old Dailly The road between Old Dailly and Barr.
B734 at Green Hill above Old Dailly
The road between Old Dailly and Barr.
Tormitchell Quarry The wind turbines of Scottish & Southern Energy's Hadyard Hill are just visible in the distance
Tormitchell Quarry
The wind turbines of Scottish & Southern Energy's Hadyard Hill are just visible in the distance
Surplus equipment at Tormitchell Quarry
Surplus equipment at Tormitchell Quarry
The Water of Assel at Tormitchell
The Water of Assel at Tormitchell
Tormitchell Quarry
Tormitchell Quarry
The ruins of Pinmerry One of the Hadyard Hill wind turbines behind. These are 2.3MW turbines, 52 in all, making this, at time of commissioning in early 2006, the UK's biggest wind farm
The ruins of Pinmerry
One of the Hadyard Hill wind turbines behind. These are 2.3MW turbines, 52 in all, making this, at time of commissioning in early 2006, the UK's biggest wind farm
Hadyard Hill Wind Farm 52 three-bladed Danish turbines, each capable of generating 2.3 MW of power, giving a total output of 120 MW, which made this Britain's most powerful wind farm when it was commissioned in March 2006. The diameter of the blades is 80m (262 feet) and each turbine is mounted on tubular steel towers either 60m (197 feet) or 70m (229 feet) in height.
Hadyard Hill Wind Farm
52 three-bladed Danish turbines, each capable of generating 2.3 MW of power, giving a total output of 120 MW, which made this Britain's most powerful wind farm when it was commissioned in March 2006. The diameter of the blades is 80m (262 feet) and each turbine is mounted on tubular steel towers either 60m (197 feet) or 70m (229 feet) in height.
Wind turbine at Hadyard Hill 2.3MW turbine, one of 52 on this large wind farm
Wind turbine at Hadyard Hill
2.3MW turbine, one of 52 on this large wind farm
Headwaters of the Water of Assel Hadyard Hill wind turbines in the distance
Headwaters of the Water of Assel
Hadyard Hill wind turbines in the distance
Balcletchie
Balcletchie
The track from Balcletchie Hadyard Hill wind turbines in the distance. The 52 turbines stretch out on both sides of the B734.
The track from Balcletchie
Hadyard Hill wind turbines in the distance. The 52 turbines stretch out on both sides of the B734.
Temporary installation at Hadyard Hill Part of the wind monitoring and telemetry for the recently (March 2006) commissioned wind farm.
Temporary installation at Hadyard Hill
Part of the wind monitoring and telemetry for the recently (March 2006) commissioned wind farm.
The dam at Penwhapple Reservoir Looking down from the top of the reservoir towards the B734. The wind turbines on the hill beyond are just three of the 52 turbines in the massive wind farm on the hills between the Girvan and Stinchar valleys. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.climateark.org/articles/2001/4th/plforhug.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.climateark.org/articles/2001/4th/plforhug.htm">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>
The dam at Penwhapple Reservoir
Looking down from the top of the reservoir towards the B734. The wind turbines on the hill beyond are just three of the 52 turbines in the massive wind farm on the hills between the Girvan and Stinchar valleys. LinkExternal link
Telephone Exchange, near Penwhapple Reservoir In the background you can see the site offices for the construction of the Hadyard Hill Wind Farm. Photo taken looking south east on the B734, between Old Daily and Barr
Telephone Exchange, near Penwhapple Reservoir
In the background you can see the site offices for the construction of the Hadyard Hill Wind Farm. Photo taken looking south east on the B734, between Old Daily and Barr
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High Troweir Farm
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Balcletchie Wood is located at Grid Ref: NX2395 (Lat: 55.226344, Lng: -4.7700145)

Unitary Authority: South Ayrshire

Police Authority: Ayrshire

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