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Ladies Ride Wood

Wood, Forest in Stirlingshire

Scotland

Ladies Ride Wood

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

Ladies Ride Wood is a captivating forest located in Stirlingshire, Scotland. Spanning over a vast area, this woodland offers a serene and picturesque setting for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers. The forest is situated near the town of Stirling, making it easily accessible for locals and tourists alike.

Ladies Ride Wood is known for its stunning array of native trees, including oak, beech, and birch. The lush green canopy provides shelter to a diverse range of wildlife, such as red squirrels, roe deer, and various bird species. This makes it an ideal spot for birdwatching and wildlife spotting.

The wood also boasts an extensive network of walking trails, making it a haven for hikers and walkers. The Ladies Ride trail, after which the forest is named, is particularly popular among visitors. This trail meanders through the woodland, offering breathtaking views at every turn.

In addition to its natural beauty, Ladies Ride Wood holds historical significance. It was named after a historical event where Queen Victoria and her ladies-in-waiting rode through the forest during her visit to Stirling Castle. This adds a touch of royal heritage to the woodland, making it an intriguing destination for history enthusiasts.

Overall, Ladies Ride Wood in Stirlingshire is a spectacular forest that offers a mix of natural beauty, recreational opportunities, and historical charm. Whether you are seeking a peaceful walk amidst nature or hoping to catch a glimpse of the local wildlife, this woodland is sure to leave you captivated by its tranquility and natural wonders.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 55.93802/-4.2915627 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
Summerston Cottages
Summerston Cottages
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
Station Road, Bardowie The station long since gone
Station Road, Bardowie
The station long since gone
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.
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.
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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Ladies Ride Wood is located at Grid Ref: NS5674 (Lat: 55.93802, Lng: -4.2915627)

Unitary Authority: East Dunbartonshire

Police Authority: Greater Glasgow

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///grabs.riches.perky. Near Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire

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Lat/Long: 55.9341454/-4.2879266
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