Stable Wood

Wood, Forest in Stirlingshire

Scotland

Stable Wood

Milngavie town centre Start of the West Highland Way.
Milngavie town centre Credit: william craig

Stable Wood is a picturesque forest located in Stirlingshire, Scotland. Situated in the heart of the country, this enchanting wood is known for its natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere. The wood covers a vast area, providing a haven for wildlife and offering visitors a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in nature.

Stable Wood is predominantly made up of oak and beech trees, which create a dense canopy that filters sunlight and casts dappled shadows on the forest floor. The trees in the wood are mature and majestic, some of them dating back hundreds of years. Their towering presence gives the wood an air of grandeur and timelessness.

Visitors to Stable Wood can explore a network of well-maintained walking trails that wind through the forest. These trails offer a chance to observe the diverse flora and fauna that call the wood home. From colorful wildflowers to rare bird species, the wood is a haven for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

In addition to its natural beauty, Stable Wood also has historical significance. It is believed that the wood was once part of a larger estate that belonged to a local noble family. Remnants of old stone walls and ruins can still be found within the wood, adding an air of mystery and intrigue to the surroundings.

Overall, Stable Wood in Stirlingshire is a captivating destination for those seeking solace in nature. Whether it's a leisurely walk, birdwatching, or simply enjoying the peaceful ambiance, visitors are sure to find serenity in this enchanting forest.

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Stable Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.94259/-4.2970855 or Grid Reference NS5674. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Milngavie town centre Start of the West Highland Way.
Milngavie town centre
Start of the West Highland Way.
Baldernock Parish Church, near Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire Built 1795
Baldernock Parish Church, near Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire
Built 1795
Relics of the Antonine Wall, Milngavie Just off the Burnbrae roundabout in Milngavie is a small garden surrounding relics of the Antonine Wall, built between 140 and 142 AD.
I'm not so sure these are genuine Roman relics. I'll need to read the sign next time I'm passing.
Relics of the Antonine Wall, Milngavie
Just off the Burnbrae roundabout in Milngavie is a small garden surrounding relics of the Antonine Wall, built between 140 and 142 AD. I'm not so sure these are genuine Roman relics. I'll need to read the sign next time I'm passing.
West of Scotland Rugby Football Club Sunday morning practice session at the Milngavie rugby club.
West of Scotland Rugby Football Club
Sunday morning practice session at the Milngavie rugby club.
Summit of Crow Hill Lies on the course of the old Antonine Wall
Summit of Crow Hill
Lies on the course of the old Antonine Wall
Dovecot on Dougalston Golf Course Hexagonal in shape, this dovecote probably dates from the middle or latter half of the eighteenth century
Dovecot on Dougalston Golf Course
Hexagonal in shape, this dovecote probably dates from the middle or latter half of the eighteenth century
Baldernock Mill The mill buildings date from the 16th century. The present water wheel is 18ft in diameter and has 48 steel buckets.
Baldernock Mill
The mill buildings date from the 16th century. The present water wheel is 18ft in diameter and has 48 steel buckets.
Garden at Langbank Holdings
Garden at Langbank Holdings
Dougalston Loch Dougalston Loch at dusk
Dougalston Loch
Dougalston Loch at dusk
Bardowie Loch I had to ignore Private signs and wade through nettles and brambles to get this shot
Bardowie Loch
I had to ignore Private signs and wade through nettles and brambles to get this shot
Tannoch Loch, Milngavie A small loch in a residential area, much loved by wildfowl and locals. Campsie Fells in the distance beyond the woodland.
Tannoch Loch, Milngavie
A small loch in a residential area, much loved by wildfowl and locals. Campsie Fells in the distance beyond the woodland.
Craigmaddie Reservoir, Milngavie Late autumn afternoon. Glasgow tower blocks in the distance. Tinto Hill near Peebles faintly visible on the horizon.
Craigmaddie Reservoir, Milngavie
Late autumn afternoon. Glasgow tower blocks in the distance. Tinto Hill near Peebles faintly visible on the horizon.
Mugdock Reservoir, Nr Milngavie Late autumn afternoon. Campsie Fells in the distance beyond Mugdock Wood.
Mugdock Reservoir, Nr Milngavie
Late autumn afternoon. Campsie Fells in the distance beyond Mugdock Wood.
Gavin's Mill Fish Pass, Milngavie A fish "ladder" to help fish upstream over rapids on the Allander Water in Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire.
Gavin's Mill Fish Pass, Milngavie
A fish "ladder" to help fish upstream over rapids on the Allander Water in Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire.
Woodland track near Easterton Farm
Woodland track near Easterton Farm
Sailing on Bardowie Loch It is thought that the loch was created after the Romans quarried the area for stone to build the nearby Antonine wall.  It is currently used for dinghy sailing by the Clyde Cruising Club.
Sailing on Bardowie Loch
It is thought that the loch was created after the Romans quarried the area for stone to build the nearby Antonine wall. It is currently used for dinghy sailing by the Clyde Cruising Club.
Sunset over Bardowie Loch
Sunset over Bardowie Loch
Town Centre, Milngavie Obelisk marking the start of the West Highland Way.
Town Centre, Milngavie
Obelisk marking the start of the West Highland Way.
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Stable Wood is located at Grid Ref: NS5674 (Lat: 55.94259, Lng: -4.2970855)

Unitary Authority: East Dunbartonshire

Police Authority: Greater Glasgow

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