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Fintry Wood

Wood, Forest in Stirlingshire

Scotland

Fintry Wood

Gate above Balglass Gateway on the Campsie Fells, below the wide open spaces of rough grazing that make up this square.
Gate above Balglass Credit: Richard Webb

Fintry Wood is a picturesque forest located in Stirlingshire, Scotland. Covering an area of approximately 200 hectares, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers alike. The wood is situated just a few miles northwest of the village of Fintry, providing easy access for visitors.

The forest boasts a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it an ideal habitat for wildlife. Ancient oaks, beech trees, and birch trees dominate the woodland, creating an enchanting and tranquil atmosphere. The forest floor is carpeted with ferns, mosses, and wildflowers, offering a vibrant display of colors throughout the seasons.

Several walking trails wind their way through the wood, providing opportunities for hikers and walkers to explore the area. These trails vary in difficulty, allowing visitors of all ages and fitness levels to enjoy the beauty of the forest. Along the paths, there are viewpoints that offer stunning vistas of the surrounding countryside and the nearby Campsie Fells.

Fintry Wood is also home to a variety of wildlife, including red squirrels, roe deer, and a rich bird population. Birdwatchers can spot species such as woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds while exploring the wood. The forest is managed by the Forestry and Land Scotland, ensuring the preservation and conservation of its natural treasures.

Overall, Fintry Wood is a hidden gem of Stirlingshire, offering a peaceful retreat and an opportunity to connect with nature. Whether you are seeking a leisurely stroll, a wildlife encounter, or simply a moment of tranquility, this woodland sanctuary has something to offer for everyone.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 56.052398/-4.2284994 or Grid Reference NS6186. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Gate above Balglass Gateway on the Campsie Fells, below the wide open spaces of rough grazing that make up this square.
Gate above Balglass
Gateway on the Campsie Fells, below the wide open spaces of rough grazing that make up this square.
Walls and fences Crumbling dry stone walls have been replaced by fences which are now showing their age. A view to Dunmore and Stronend.
Walls and fences
Crumbling dry stone walls have been replaced by fences which are now showing their age. A view to Dunmore and Stronend.
Crag, Corrie of Balglass Distinctive crag on the eastern side of the Corrie of Balglass.
Crag, Corrie of Balglass
Distinctive crag on the eastern side of the Corrie of Balglass.
Fintry Youth Hostel by Endrick Water, Stirling North of the Campsie Fells, this was one of Scotland's earliest hostels, opening in 1935. It was popular with weekenders from Glasgow. The hostel closed in 1981 being by then structurally unsound, and was demolished. (Details from John Martin) Scanned from an Agfa colour slide, circa mid 1970s in August. It may not be 1975.
Fintry Youth Hostel by Endrick Water, Stirling
North of the Campsie Fells, this was one of Scotland's earliest hostels, opening in 1935. It was popular with weekenders from Glasgow. The hostel closed in 1981 being by then structurally unsound, and was demolished. (Details from John Martin) Scanned from an Agfa colour slide, circa mid 1970s in August. It may not be 1975.
Driveway, Knockraich Knockraich is home to a very good cafe.
Driveway, Knockraich
Knockraich is home to a very good cafe.
Fintry Kirk Photo taken circa 1990 (Fuji Velvia 35mm film)
Fintry Kirk
Photo taken circa 1990 (Fuji Velvia 35mm film)
Scree on the hillside, Corrie of Balglass The corrie offers more varied scenery than is typical for the Campsie Fells, which are largely high moorland plateaux.
Scree on the hillside, Corrie of Balglass
The corrie offers more varied scenery than is typical for the Campsie Fells, which are largely high moorland plateaux.
Bogside under Skiddaw Flat land in Strathendrick contrasts with the trap hills of the Fintry-Gargunnock hills. Skiddaw is the profile of one of the horizontal lava beds.
Bogside under Skiddaw
Flat land in Strathendrick contrasts with the trap hills of the Fintry-Gargunnock hills. Skiddaw is the profile of one of the horizontal lava beds.
Fintry Westward along Main Street. Unusually there was some evidence of jubilee celebrations here.
Fintry
Westward along Main Street. Unusually there was some evidence of jubilee celebrations here.
Farmland in Strathendrick Flat grassland west of Fintry.
Farmland in Strathendrick
Flat grassland west of Fintry.
Glenboig Wood Birch woods near Fintry. Birch woods without very old trees are often former farmland.
Glenboig Wood
Birch woods near Fintry. Birch woods without very old trees are often former farmland.
Fintry Road Junction Looking along the B822, the Crow Road from Lennoxtown towards the junction where the B822 continues to the right to Kippen and the B818 leads straight on to Killearn and Balfron.
Fintry Road Junction
Looking along the B822, the Crow Road from Lennoxtown towards the junction where the B822 continues to the right to Kippen and the B818 leads straight on to Killearn and Balfron.
Fintry Kirk About 1 kilometre outside Fintry on the B822.
Fintry Kirk
About 1 kilometre outside Fintry on the B822.
Site of Dunmore Hill Fort The craggy knolls on the right are marked on the map as the site of the fort. Stronend, which lies on the opposite side of the Endrick valley, is the hill in shadow in the background
Site of Dunmore Hill Fort
The craggy knolls on the right are marked on the map as the site of the fort. Stronend, which lies on the opposite side of the Endrick valley, is the hill in shadow in the background
Kilewnan Burn The burn drops steeply off the Campsie Fells through this ravine.
Kilewnan Burn
The burn drops steeply off the Campsie Fells through this ravine.
Low drystane dyke in the gap between Dunmore and Turf Hill Looking through the gap towards the Fintry Hills on the opposite side of Strath Endrick.
Low drystane dyke in the gap between Dunmore and Turf Hill
Looking through the gap towards the Fintry Hills on the opposite side of Strath Endrick.
Snowy driveway, Culcreuch Castle Hotel Light snow cover from showers the previous day.
Snowy driveway, Culcreuch Castle Hotel
Light snow cover from showers the previous day.
Whins on hillside above Craigton On a nearby knoll is the site of a dun (fort) - this position would no doubt have been selected for its excellent view down Strath Endrick. On the left in the middle ground is the hillock of Dunmore ('big fort'), also the site of an ancient fort.
Whins on hillside above Craigton
On a nearby knoll is the site of a dun (fort) - this position would no doubt have been selected for its excellent view down Strath Endrick. On the left in the middle ground is the hillock of Dunmore ('big fort'), also the site of an ancient fort.
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Fintry Wood is located at Grid Ref: NS6186 (Lat: 56.052398, Lng: -4.2284994)

Unitary Authority: Stirling

Police Authority: Forth Valley

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Located within 500m of 56.052398,-4.2284994
Fintry
Is In: Stirlingshire, Scotland, UK
Name En: Fintry
Name Gd: Fionn-treabh
Place: village
Population: 690
Wikidata: Q1026796
Wikipedia: en:Fintry
Lat/Long: 56.053149/-4.2234194
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Fountain
Coronation of Edward VII
Historic: memorial
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 56.0532613/-4.2238184
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Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 15:45, Sa 12:00
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: G63 565
Royal Cypher: scottish_crown
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 56.0527197/-4.2221555
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Telephone
Red telephone box
Booth: K6
Covered: booth
Listed Status: Category B
Lat/Long: 56.0536382/-4.2251411
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Pub
Fintry Inn
Note: After closing during the Covid-19 pandemic, Fintry Inn has re-opened under new management as of June 2022
Lat/Long: 56.0528295/-4.2230264
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Black Spout
Waterway: waterfall
Lat/Long: 56.0492685/-4.2331928
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Ford: yes
Lat/Long: 56.0518537/-4.2271646
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Ford: yes
Lat/Long: 56.0513996/-4.2286567
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 56.0540235/-4.2218144
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 56.0542255/-4.2228519
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 56.0543529/-4.223971
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 56.0543797/-4.2241446
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 56.0559332/-4.2281284
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 56.0563899/-4.2297411
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Power: pole
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