Fulwood Wood

Wood, Forest in Renfrewshire

Scotland

Fulwood Wood

Turf Cutting Cutting turf at Fulwood Mains.
Turf Cutting Credit: Chris Court

Fulwood Wood, located in Renfrewshire, is a picturesque woodland area known for its natural beauty and diverse ecosystem. Covering an area of approximately 100 hectares, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, walkers, and birdwatchers alike.

The wood is predominantly made up of native broadleaf trees such as oak, birch, and beech, creating a dense and lush canopy that provides a habitat for a wide range of wildlife. Within the wood, there are several well-established walking trails, offering visitors the opportunity to explore the area and experience its tranquillity.

Birdwatchers are drawn to Fulwood Wood due to its rich avian population. Species such as woodpeckers, tits, thrushes, and finches can be spotted throughout the year. In the spring, the wood comes alive with the songs of migratory birds returning to breed, adding to the enchanting atmosphere.

The wood is managed to promote biodiversity and ensure its long-term sustainability. Conservation efforts include controlling invasive species, maintaining healthy tree populations, and preserving the natural habitats of various animals and plants.

In addition to its natural beauty, Fulwood Wood also holds historical significance. The site was once a part of the extensive Fulwood Estate, which dates back to the 17th century. Remnants of the estate, including old walls and pathways, can still be found within the wood, offering a glimpse into its past.

Overall, Fulwood Wood is a stunning woodland area that offers visitors a chance to connect with nature, explore its trails, and appreciate its rich biodiversity and historical heritage.

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Fulwood Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.880484/-4.5177135 or Grid Reference NS4268. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Turf Cutting Cutting turf at Fulwood Mains.
Turf Cutting
Cutting turf at Fulwood Mains.
Ardgryfe Crescent Road at a leafy housing estate at Houston Renfrewshire.The road taking its name in part from the River Gryfe which bounds the estate to the south.
Ardgryfe Crescent
Road at a leafy housing estate at Houston Renfrewshire.The road taking its name in part from the River Gryfe which bounds the estate to the south.
Rhubarb Patch Rhubarb plants are perennial and are grown for their edible leaf stalks, although classed as a vegetable rhubarb is more usually eaten in desserts.
In this picture the plants are now dying back for the winter.
Rhubarb Patch
Rhubarb plants are perennial and are grown for their edible leaf stalks, although classed as a vegetable rhubarb is more usually eaten in desserts. In this picture the plants are now dying back for the winter.
Stubble Field of stubble at Turningshaw farm.
Stubble
Field of stubble at Turningshaw farm.
Barochan Moss An area of native broad leaved woodland important for its biodiversity, including large stands of native Birch.
Barochan Moss
An area of native broad leaved woodland important for its biodiversity, including large stands of native Birch.
Farm track Farm Track bordering Chapel Farm and woodland surrounding Houston House.
Farm track
Farm Track bordering Chapel Farm and woodland surrounding Houston House.
White House The white building is Barochan House with Chapel Farm in the foreground.
White House
The white building is Barochan House with Chapel Farm in the foreground.
Cabbage Stumps Field of cabbage stumps remaining after the cabbages were harvested. The hedge line in the middle ground marks Barochan road, with Cleaves Wood on the hill in the background.
Cabbage Stumps
Field of cabbage stumps remaining after the cabbages were harvested. The hedge line in the middle ground marks Barochan road, with Cleaves Wood on the hill in the background.
Old buildings Disused buildings at the Royal Ordnance Factory
Old buildings
Disused buildings at the Royal Ordnance Factory
Reilly Quarry Now a massive landfill site
Reilly Quarry
Now a massive landfill site
Ben Lomond and Highland Boundary Fault from the air Viewed from a commercial aircraft, south-bound from Glasgow Airport. The River Clyde, Dumbarton, Dumbarton Rock, the Vale of Leven, Loch Lomond and Ben Lomond are the prominent features. The former Royal Ordnance Factory (ROF) at Bishopton covers much of the right foreground. Whitemoss Dam at Old Greenock Road can be seen to the left of centre in the foreground.

The Highland Boundary Fault runs from left to right across the centre of the photo.
Ben Lomond and Highland Boundary Fault from the air
Viewed from a commercial aircraft, south-bound from Glasgow Airport. The River Clyde, Dumbarton, Dumbarton Rock, the Vale of Leven, Loch Lomond and Ben Lomond are the prominent features. The former Royal Ordnance Factory (ROF) at Bishopton covers much of the right foreground. Whitemoss Dam at Old Greenock Road can be seen to the left of centre in the foreground. The Highland Boundary Fault runs from left to right across the centre of the photo.
Dargavel House This delightful mansion is owned by BAE Systems, and formed part of the former Royal Ordnance Factory facility at Bishopton which effectively took over and adapted all the buildings on site as part of the business of manufacturing armament propellants. BAE Systems now operate this site and are preparing it for a gradual handover to civilian use. The house is in relatively good repair, and will eventually be incorporated into local community use. With thanks to BAE Site Remediation for access.
Dargavel House
This delightful mansion is owned by BAE Systems, and formed part of the former Royal Ordnance Factory facility at Bishopton which effectively took over and adapted all the buildings on site as part of the business of manufacturing armament propellants. BAE Systems now operate this site and are preparing it for a gradual handover to civilian use. The house is in relatively good repair, and will eventually be incorporated into local community use. With thanks to BAE Site Remediation for access.
Road to Nowhere Part of the Barochan Moss section of the former MoD facility.  Many of the buildings and bunkers have now been levelled and the ground is undergoing decontamination. This area was part of the former Royal Ordnance Factory at Bishopton which manufactured armament propellants. BAE Systems now operate this site and are preparing it for a gradual handover to civilian use. With thanks to BAE Site Remediation for access.
Road to Nowhere
Part of the Barochan Moss section of the former MoD facility. Many of the buildings and bunkers have now been levelled and the ground is undergoing decontamination. This area was part of the former Royal Ordnance Factory at Bishopton which manufactured armament propellants. BAE Systems now operate this site and are preparing it for a gradual handover to civilian use. With thanks to BAE Site Remediation for access.
Bishopton ROF Narrow-Gauge Railway This section of the former MoD facility shows some of the network of narrow-gauge tracks used to transport materials round the site. A private railway junction just north of Bishopton Station provided a standard gauge link with the main line, and this ran the complete circuit of the property. From sidings, components used in the manufacture of propellants were delivered, then transshipped to the extensive narrow-gauge network of tracks that reached almost every building and bunker on the site. This area formed part of the former Royal Ordnance Factory at Bishopton. BAE Systems now operate this site and are preparing it for a gradual handover to civilian use. With thanks to BAE Site Remediation for access.
Bishopton ROF Narrow-Gauge Railway
This section of the former MoD facility shows some of the network of narrow-gauge tracks used to transport materials round the site. A private railway junction just north of Bishopton Station provided a standard gauge link with the main line, and this ran the complete circuit of the property. From sidings, components used in the manufacture of propellants were delivered, then transshipped to the extensive narrow-gauge network of tracks that reached almost every building and bunker on the site. This area formed part of the former Royal Ordnance Factory at Bishopton. BAE Systems now operate this site and are preparing it for a gradual handover to civilian use. With thanks to BAE Site Remediation for access.
Houston & Killellan Kirk Built around 1870.
Houston & Killellan Kirk
Built around 1870.
Boundary fence at ROF Bishopton The former explosives factory at Bishopton is still strictly fenced off, despite being out of commission since about the turn of the century.
Boundary fence at ROF Bishopton
The former explosives factory at Bishopton is still strictly fenced off, despite being out of commission since about the turn of the century.
Fence at the road to Barochan House Keeping the public off the "strictly private" land surrounding Barochan House.
Fence at the road to Barochan House
Keeping the public off the "strictly private" land surrounding Barochan House.
Approaching Turningshaw Farm from the north On Turningshaw Road.
Approaching Turningshaw Farm from the north
On Turningshaw Road.
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Fulwood Wood is located at Grid Ref: NS4268 (Lat: 55.880484, Lng: -4.5177135)

Unitary Authority: Renfrewshire

Police Authority: Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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