Brockle Wood

Wood, Forest in Ayrshire

Scotland

Brockle Wood

Paddock at Commonside
Paddock at Commonside Credit: Alan Reid

Brockle Wood is a picturesque forest located in Ayrshire, Scotland. Covering an area of approximately 100 hectares, this woodland is known for its diverse flora and fauna, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers.

The forest is predominantly composed of native tree species, including oak, birch, and beech, which create a dense canopy that provides shade and shelter for a variety of wildlife. The forest floor is adorned with a rich carpet of bluebells and wildflowers during the spring season, adding to its natural beauty.

Brockle Wood is home to a wide range of animal species, including red squirrels, badgers, foxes, and a variety of bird species such as woodpeckers and owls. The forest also boasts a small pond, attracting amphibians like frogs and newts.

The wood is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained trails, allowing visitors to explore the forest and enjoy its tranquility. These trails vary in difficulty, catering to both casual walkers and more experienced hikers. Along the way, you may come across rustic benches and picnic spots, offering the perfect opportunity to rest and soak in the natural surroundings.

Brockle Wood is open to the public year-round, with no admission fee. It is managed by a local conservation organization that ensures the preservation of its natural beauty and wildlife. Whether you are seeking a peaceful stroll or an immersive nature experience, Brockle Wood is a must-visit destination for those seeking solace in the embrace of nature.

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Brockle Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.479481/-4.5298474 or Grid Reference NS4023. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Paddock at Commonside
Paddock at Commonside
A cutting on the Ayr-Dumfries rail line
A cutting on the Ayr-Dumfries rail line
Brown's Crescent, Annbank
Brown's Crescent, Annbank
B744 through Annbank
B744 through Annbank
Annbank Cemetery and Parish Church
Annbank Cemetery and Parish Church
Drumley Farm from the air Just to the north of Mossblown.
Drumley Farm from the air
Just to the north of Mossblown.
Roadhead at Mossblown New housebuilding at the east end of the village, with Townhead farm and Afton Park beyond. Seen en route to Prestwick Airport.
Roadhead at Mossblown
New housebuilding at the east end of the village, with Townhead farm and Afton Park beyond. Seen en route to Prestwick Airport.
Mossblown With Drumley House in the trees to the left. As seen on approach to Prestwick Airport.
Mossblown
With Drumley House in the trees to the left. As seen on approach to Prestwick Airport.
Gadgrith Bridge Old now weak bridge carrying the B742 over the River Ayr.
Gadgrith Bridge
Old now weak bridge carrying the B742 over the River Ayr.
Manufacturers Plate, Gadgrith Bridge See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2846007">NS4122 : Gadgrith Bridge</a> for the bridge.
Manufacturers Plate, Gadgrith Bridge
See NS4122 : Gadgrith Bridge for the bridge.
Crawfordston Farm Wet farmland near the River Ayr
Crawfordston Farm
Wet farmland near the River Ayr
River Ayr Looking upstream from Gadgrith Bridge to the Enterkine Railway Viaduct.
River Ayr
Looking upstream from Gadgrith Bridge to the Enterkine Railway Viaduct.
River Ayr Looking downstream from Gadgrith Bridge.
River Ayr
Looking downstream from Gadgrith Bridge.
Mossblown Roadend and Townhead Recent eastern expansion of the village.
Mossblown Roadend and Townhead
Recent eastern expansion of the village.
Drumley House, Mossblown Apparently in a state of demolition or reconstruction - compare a similar view from just over a year earlier <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2515413">NS4024 : Mossblown</a>. The road is the B743 to Mauchline.
Update, April 2013 - it has now gone - see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3423561">NS4025 : Drumley House has gone</a>.
Drumley House, Mossblown
Apparently in a state of demolition or reconstruction - compare a similar view from just over a year earlier NS4024 : Mossblown. The road is the B743 to Mauchline. Update, April 2013 - it has now gone - see NS4025 : Drumley House has gone.
Enterkine farm Above the north side of the valley of the River Ayr.
Enterkine farm
Above the north side of the valley of the River Ayr.
Junction at site of Annbank station, 1994 View eastward, on the ex-GSWR lines from Ayr (also Troon, ?goods only) towards Mauchline to the left and to the right via Drongan and Cumnock to Cronberry and Muirkirk. Passenger services on the Mauchline line ceased from 4/1/43, on the Drongan line from 10/9/51 and the station closed that day, but in 1994 both routes were still open for goods traffic - after interruption in the 1980s, mainly conveying open-cast coal.
Junction at site of Annbank station, 1994
View eastward, on the ex-GSWR lines from Ayr (also Troon, ?goods only) towards Mauchline to the left and to the right via Drongan and Cumnock to Cronberry and Muirkirk. Passenger services on the Mauchline line ceased from 4/1/43, on the Drongan line from 10/9/51 and the station closed that day, but in 1994 both routes were still open for goods traffic - after interruption in the 1980s, mainly conveying open-cast coal.
View southwest along footpath near Brocklehill, Annbank
View southwest along footpath near Brocklehill, Annbank
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Brockle Wood is located at Grid Ref: NS4023 (Lat: 55.479481, Lng: -4.5298474)

Unitary Authority: South Ayrshire

Police Authority: Ayrshire

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