Ernest's Wood

Wood, Forest in Stirlingshire

Scotland

Ernest's Wood

Balfron Bowling Club
Balfron Bowling Club Credit: Chris Upson

Ernest's Wood is a picturesque forest located in Stirlingshire, Scotland. Spanning over a vast area, this woodland is renowned for its natural beauty and diverse wildlife. The wood is named after Ernest, a local forester who played a significant role in preserving and maintaining its unique ecosystem.

The wood is predominantly composed of native broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and birch. These towering trees create a dense canopy that provides shade and shelter for a wide range of flora and fauna. The forest floor is adorned with a carpet of mosses, ferns, and wildflowers, adding to the enchanting atmosphere of the wood.

Ernest's Wood is a haven for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers. It is home to a myriad of bird species, such as woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes, making it a popular destination for birdwatching. Red squirrels can also be spotted scurrying among the branches, adding a touch of charm to the woodland experience.

Visitors can explore the wood through a network of well-maintained trails that wind through the forest. These trails offer breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape and provide opportunities for peaceful walks and hikes. Along the way, benches and picnic areas are strategically placed for visitors to relax and soak in the serene ambiance.

Ernest's Wood is not only a place of natural beauty but also plays a vital role in conservation efforts. It serves as a habitat for many endangered species, and the local community actively participates in the preservation and restoration of the wood.

Overall, Ernest's Wood in Stirlingshire is a sanctuary of tranquility, offering a captivating experience for nature enthusiasts and a vital ecosystem for the diverse wildlife that calls it home.

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Ernest's Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.057589/-4.3136227 or Grid Reference NS5687. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Balfron Bowling Club
Balfron Bowling Club
Driveway to Ballikinrain Castle
Driveway to Ballikinrain Castle
The coupit bath Cattle ignore an old bath tub near Dalfoil. It was probably used once as a water trough, (and a bath).
The coupit bath
Cattle ignore an old bath tub near Dalfoil. It was probably used once as a water trough, (and a bath).
Sheep grazing, Kiltrochan Just outside Balfron, and overlooking the Endrick Water, a sheep field with a hanging pond.
Sheep grazing, Kiltrochan
Just outside Balfron, and overlooking the Endrick Water, a sheep field with a hanging pond.
Balfron Bungaloid close on the eastern side of Balfron.
Balfron
Bungaloid close on the eastern side of Balfron.
Driveway to Boquhan Old House
Driveway to Boquhan Old House
Entrance to Ballikinrain Castle School
Entrance to Ballikinrain Castle School
Ballikinrain
Ballikinrain
Ballikinrain Pasture
Ballikinrain Pasture
Rennie's Campsite - Ballikinrain Now just a rutted track, within the grounds of Ballikinrain Castle School, between 1950-1974 this land was used as a tourist caravan and camping site, complete with site shop and outside swimming pool. Evidence of the pool - which was fed by Campsie spring water - can still be seen, however scrub has reclaimed the land and after 50-odd years, nobody will remember what was once there.
Rennie's Campsite - Ballikinrain
Now just a rutted track, within the grounds of Ballikinrain Castle School, between 1950-1974 this land was used as a tourist caravan and camping site, complete with site shop and outside swimming pool. Evidence of the pool - which was fed by Campsie spring water - can still be seen, however scrub has reclaimed the land and after 50-odd years, nobody will remember what was once there.
Ballikinrain
Ballikinrain
Bridge over the River Endrick
Bridge over the River Endrick
Forest School Site This was an area within the grounds that we chose for our forest school site.  The picture was taken in Aug 06 before we began to use the area.
Forest School Site
This was an area within the grounds that we chose for our forest school site. The picture was taken in Aug 06 before we began to use the area.
Woodland edge, Boquhan A ditch leaves a waterlogged field and enters a small wood. It was too dark to photograph within the beech wood.
Woodland edge, Boquhan
A ditch leaves a waterlogged field and enters a small wood. It was too dark to photograph within the beech wood.
Millstone Wood Autumn berries on Millstone Wood with Ben Venue in the distance.
Millstone Wood
Autumn berries on Millstone Wood with Ben Venue in the distance.
Grouse butts on Ballikinrain Muir A line of old overgrown grouse butts, looking north towards Ben Venue
Grouse butts on Ballikinrain Muir
A line of old overgrown grouse butts, looking north towards Ben Venue
Endrick Water from Endrick Bridge
Endrick Water from Endrick Bridge
Minor road to Balfron
Minor road to Balfron
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Ernest's Wood is located at Grid Ref: NS5687 (Lat: 56.057589, Lng: -4.3136227)

Unitary Authority: Stirling

Police Authority: Forth Valley

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