Smithy Wood

Wood, Forest in Stirlingshire

Scotland

Smithy Wood

The Great Corrie of Balglass Looking South from B818 towards the corrie in the Campsie Fells some 3km distant.
The Great Corrie of Balglass Credit: JOHN MORELAND

Smithy Wood is a beautiful forest located in Stirlingshire, Scotland. It covers an area of approximately 150 acres and is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. The wood is predominantly made up of native species such as oak, birch, and pine trees, creating a lush and vibrant environment.

The wood is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, offering a network of well-maintained walking trails that wind through the forest. Visitors can enjoy peaceful walks, birdwatching, and picnicking in the tranquil surroundings of Smithy Wood.

In addition to its natural beauty, Smithy Wood also has a rich cultural history. The wood was once home to a traditional blacksmith's forge, hence its name, and remnants of this industrial past can still be seen throughout the forest.

Smithy Wood is a valuable green space for the local community, providing a place for relaxation, recreation, and education. It is managed by the Stirlingshire Forestry Commission, who work to preserve and protect this important natural resource for future generations to enjoy.

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Smithy Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.063051/-4.2915883 or Grid Reference NS5787. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Great Corrie of Balglass Looking South from B818 towards the corrie in the Campsie Fells some 3km distant.
The Great Corrie of Balglass
Looking South from B818 towards the corrie in the Campsie Fells some 3km distant.
B818 near Fintry. Bridge on the road leading west from Fintry. Looking towards Fintry with Stronend in the background.
B818 near Fintry.
Bridge on the road leading west from Fintry. Looking towards Fintry with Stronend in the background.
Driveway to Ballikinrain Castle
Driveway to Ballikinrain Castle
Balglass Burn Looking NE from position
Balglass Burn
Looking NE from position
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.
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
Mount Farmhouse
Mount Farmhouse
Secluded Valley of Balglass Burn Shallow valley full of bracken
Secluded Valley of Balglass Burn
Shallow valley full of bracken
Looking down the Holm Burn
Looking down the Holm Burn
Lone tree on Ballindalloch Muir
Lone tree on Ballindalloch Muir
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.
Broughmore Farm Balfron
Broughmore Farm Balfron
B818 near Balglass
B818 near Balglass
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Smithy Wood is located at Grid Ref: NS5787 (Lat: 56.063051, Lng: -4.2915883)

Unitary Authority: Stirling

Police Authority: Forth Valley

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