Crungie Wood

Wood, Forest in Wigtownshire

Scotland

Crungie Wood

Bridge over River Cree Linking A714 with the Galloway Forest — Bridge over River Cree Credit: Jim Smillie

Crungie Wood is a picturesque forest located in the county of Wigtownshire, Scotland. Spread over an area of approximately 500 acres, this woodland is known for its natural beauty and diverse range of flora and fauna.

The wood is situated in a rural setting, surrounded by rolling hills and meandering streams. It is predominantly made up of broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and birch, creating a lush and green environment throughout the year. The dense canopy provides ample shade and shelter for various wildlife species to thrive.

Crungie Wood offers a haven for nature lovers, hikers, and birdwatchers. The woodland is home to a wide array of bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and songbirds. Visitors can enjoy the melodious tunes of these birds while exploring the numerous walking trails that crisscross the forest.

The forest also boasts a rich biodiversity, with an abundance of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses carpeting the forest floor. Rare species such as the Scottish wildcat and red squirrel can also be spotted if one is lucky.

Crungie Wood is managed by the local council, who have implemented conservation measures to protect and enhance the natural habitat. There are information boards placed along the trails, providing educational insights into the various plants and animals found within the wood.

Overall, Crungie Wood is a hidden gem in Wigtownshire, offering a serene and tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

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Crungie Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.036485/-4.5726634 or Grid Reference NX3574. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bridge over River Cree

Linking A714 with the Galloway Forest

Jim Smillie

Woodland path by the River Cree

Part of Southern Upland Way

Jim Smillie

Sheep with lambs

On flat flood plain beside River Cree

Jim Smillie

The Water of Minnoch: Borgan Bridge

Looking upstream. “Five Red Herrings” In 1965, when I was 22, father and I went on a two-centre Scottish holiday: a week in Aviemore and a week in Gatehouse. The latter is relevant here. We were both very keen on detective fiction, and the works of Dorothy L Sayers were among our favourites. Five Red Herrings is set in Galloway: all the locations (as well as the trains!) were real ones, and we thought it would be fun to try to locate the spot where the body of Campbell was found. (It is not giving much away to reveal that, though the police first thought it was ‘accidental death’, by the end of Chapter 2 it is known that Campbell had been killed elsewhere and brought to this spot. An accident would hardly have made for a 29-chapter whodunnit.) The description of Lord Peter’s journey led us unerringly to Borgan Bridge over Water of Minnoch (NX362748). Now, it was clear that we had to go upstream (north) but less clear which was the correct bank. Some indications led to the west (true right) bank, but as the site had to be within a few tens of metres of the bridge the east bank gave the most suitable spot. I have recorded it as NX 3617 7488, but recognise that there is a margin of error here.

David Purchase

Water of Minnoch, "where the body was found"

“Five Red Herrings” In 1965, when I was 22, father and I went on a two-centre Scottish holiday: a week in Aviemore and a week in Gatehouse. The latter is relevant here. We were both very keen on detective fiction, and the works of Dorothy L Sayers were among our favourites. Five Red Herrings is set in Galloway: all the locations (as well as the trains!) were real ones, and we thought it would be fun to try to locate the spot where the body of Campbell was found. (It is not giving much away to reveal that, though the police first thought it was ‘accidental death’, by the end of Chapter 2 it is known that Campbell had been killed elsewhere and brought to this spot. An accident would hardly have made for a 29-chapter whodunnit.) The description of Lord Peter’s journey led us unerringly to Borgan Bridge over Water of Minnoch (NX362748). Now, it was clear that we had to go upstream (north) but less clear which was the correct bank. Some indications led to the west (true right) bank, but as the site had to be within a few tens of metres of the bridge the east bank gave the most suitable spot. I have recorded it as NX 3617 7488, but recognise that there is a margin of error here.

David Purchase

Water of Minnoch, "where the body was found"

David Purchase

Water of Minnoch, "where the body was found"

Here my father is gallantly, and somewhat precariously, standing in for the body of Campbell. “Five Red Herrings” In 1965, when I was 22, father and I went on a two-centre Scottish holiday: a week in Aviemore and a week in Gatehouse. The latter is relevant here. We were both very keen on detective fiction, and the works of Dorothy L Sayers were among our favourites. Five Red Herrings is set in Galloway: all the locations (as well as the trains!) were real ones, and we thought it would be fun to try to locate the spot where the body of Campbell was found. (It is not giving much away to reveal that, though the police first thought it was ‘accidental death’, by the end of Chapter 2 it is known that Campbell had been killed elsewhere and brought to this spot. An accident would hardly have made for a 29-chapter whodunnit.) The description of Lord Peter’s journey led us unerringly to Borgan Bridge over Water of Minnoch (NX362748). Now, it was clear that we had to go upstream (north) but less clear which was the correct bank. Some indications led to the west (true right) bank, but as the site had to be within a few tens of metres of the bridge the east bank gave the most suitable spot. I have recorded it as NX 3617 7488, but recognise that there is a margin of error here.

David Purchase