Beech Wood

Wood, Forest in Ayrshire

Scotland

Beech Wood

Dundonald Castle Dundonald Castle, from Parkthorn View Dundonald.
Dundonald Castle Credit: Tony Page

Beech Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Ayrshire, Scotland. Covering an expansive area, this well-preserved forest is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

The wood is predominantly composed of beech trees, which tower above the forest floor, creating a canopy that filters the sunlight and creates a cool and serene atmosphere. The trees themselves are known for their smooth, silver bark and vibrant green leaves, which turn a beautiful golden hue in the autumn months, adding a burst of color to the woodland.

As visitors explore Beech Wood, they will encounter a rich tapestry of plant life, including various species of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses. The forest floor is adorned with a carpet of bluebells in the spring, creating a breathtaking sight that attracts photographers and nature lovers from far and wide.

The wood is also home to a diverse array of wildlife, with red squirrels, deer, and a variety of bird species calling it their home. Birdwatchers will have the opportunity to spot species such as woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes.

Beech Wood offers a network of well-maintained trails, allowing visitors to explore the woodland at their own pace. These paths wind through the trees, revealing hidden glens, bubbling streams, and tranquil ponds, adding to the overall charm and beauty of the wood.

Overall, Beech Wood in Ayrshire is a captivating and enchanting natural haven, offering visitors an opportunity to immerse themselves in the wonders of nature and enjoy a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Beech Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.57574/-4.6103527 or Grid Reference NS3534. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Dundonald Castle Dundonald Castle, from Parkthorn View Dundonald.
Dundonald Castle
Dundonald Castle, from Parkthorn View Dundonald.
Auchans Ruin, Dundonald Approach to Auchans house, Dundonald
Auchans Ruin, Dundonald
Approach to Auchans house, Dundonald
Troon Water supply Looking south from Hillhouse quarry to Troon Reservoir, and Troon beyond.
Troon Water supply
Looking south from Hillhouse quarry to Troon Reservoir, and Troon beyond.
Highlees Reservoir, towards Dundonald Edge of Reservoir looking towards Dundonald Castle
Highlees Reservoir, towards Dundonald
Edge of Reservoir looking towards Dundonald Castle
Dundonald Castle by Moonlight.
Dundonald Castle by Moonlight.
Dundonald Castle
Dundonald Castle
Drybridge Station Remains of Drybridge Station on the Ayr to Kilmarnock line. One of the platforms is still reasonably intact, the other is heavily overgrown.
Drybridge Station
Remains of Drybridge Station on the Ayr to Kilmarnock line. One of the platforms is still reasonably intact, the other is heavily overgrown.
Underpass beneath the A78
Underpass beneath the A78
Modern entrance to Hillhouse Quarry This is a busy spot!  While I was there, there must have been a lorry movement about every minute or two.
Modern entrance to Hillhouse Quarry
This is a busy spot! While I was there, there must have been a lorry movement about every minute or two.
Hillhouse Quarry, through the trees, by the A759 The quarry buildings are screened by trees. The wooden garage appears to belong to a private house.
Hillhouse Quarry, through the trees, by the A759
The quarry buildings are screened by trees. The wooden garage appears to belong to a private house.
Auchans Castle, Dundonald Auchans is now very ruined. The interior floors have all collapsed except for part of the vaulted cellars. The castle was built by the Wallaces of Dundonald about 1600.
Auchans Castle, Dundonald
Auchans is now very ruined. The interior floors have all collapsed except for part of the vaulted cellars. The castle was built by the Wallaces of Dundonald about 1600.
Junction between the B750 and the A759 The A759 is running across the photo
Junction between the B750 and the A759
The A759 is running across the photo
Lochside The unusually named Lochside is in the middle of open pastures with no sign of a loch nearby
Lochside
The unusually named Lochside is in the middle of open pastures with no sign of a loch nearby
Fraser's Garden Centre
Fraser's Garden Centre
Factory  building This factory building on the west side of the new Olympic Business Park (previously Monsanto) is an old hangar dating from the RAF Dundonald Auxiliary Airfield (relief airfield for Prestwick set up in March 1940 just to the South West of this photo).
Factory building
This factory building on the west side of the new Olympic Business Park (previously Monsanto) is an old hangar dating from the RAF Dundonald Auxiliary Airfield (relief airfield for Prestwick set up in March 1940 just to the South West of this photo).
Power for Paper These are the pylons carrying power to the Dundonald pulp and paper mill cutting through the middle of the Shewalton Moss Wildlife Reserve. This photo was taken looking almost due East away from the paper mill
Power for Paper
These are the pylons carrying power to the Dundonald pulp and paper mill cutting through the middle of the Shewalton Moss Wildlife Reserve. This photo was taken looking almost due East away from the paper mill
Dundonald.
Dundonald.
Wall and Field Taken from spot height 125.
Wall and Field
Taken from spot height 125.
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Beech Wood is located at Grid Ref: NS3534 (Lat: 55.57574, Lng: -4.6103527)

Unitary Authority: South Ayrshire

Police Authority: Ayrshire

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