Burn Plantation

Wood, Forest in Stirlingshire

Scotland

Burn Plantation

Unnamed reservoir A small reservoir formed by damming the two Blackspouts. — Unnamed reservoir Credit: Stephen Coyne

Burn Plantation is a picturesque woodland located in Stirlingshire, Scotland. Spanning over an area of approximately 100 hectares, it is renowned for its dense and diverse forest cover, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The woodland is primarily composed of native tree species, including oak, birch, beech, and Scots pine, creating a rich and vibrant ecosystem. The dense canopy formed by these trees offers a cool and tranquil environment, making it an ideal spot for recreational activities such as walking, hiking, and birdwatching.

In addition to its natural beauty, Burn Plantation also boasts a variety of wildlife. The woodland is home to numerous bird species, including the great spotted woodpecker, tawny owl, and chaffinch. Visitors can often catch a glimpse of these birds and hear their melodious songs while exploring the woodland trails. The forest floor is carpeted with an array of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, providing a haven for insects and small mammals.

The management of Burn Plantation focuses on maintaining the ecological balance and preserving the natural habitat. Regular tree planting initiatives ensure the sustainability of the woodland, while selective thinning and removal of non-native species help promote the growth of indigenous flora and fauna.

Overall, Burn Plantation is a captivating woodland that offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Its natural beauty, diverse wildlife, and well-maintained trails make it a must-visit destination for anyone seeking a peaceful and immersive experience in the heart of Stirlingshire's countryside.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 56.113285/-4.1313113 or Grid Reference NS6793. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Unnamed reservoir A small reservoir formed by damming the two Blackspouts.

Unnamed reservoir

A small reservoir formed by damming the two Blackspouts.

Old Military Road Once the road between Dumbarton and Stirling, now a no through road lane.

Old Military Road

Once the road between Dumbarton and Stirling, now a no through road lane.

Woodland, Boquhan A strip of woodland between grass fields. There is some dairy farming here.

Woodland, Boquhan

A strip of woodland between grass fields. There is some dairy farming here.

Bain's Bog Wood A long wood on the edge of the carse land.

Bain's Bog Wood

A long wood on the edge of the carse land.

Bogle Glen Wood A small conifer plantation.

Bogle Glen Wood

A small conifer plantation.

On the Gargunnock Hills Above the scarp with a tin of grouse grit in the foreground. The view is towards Carleatheran.

On the Gargunnock Hills

Above the scarp with a tin of grouse grit in the foreground. The view is towards Carleatheran.

On the Gargunnock Hills Rough moorland which is managed as a grouse moor even though the heather is outnumbered by the grass. The mapped track is an exaggeration - there is a strip of flattened grass from four wheel drive vehicles and some churned up bog, but nothing to suggest a proper two dashed line track.

On the Gargunnock Hills

Rough moorland which is managed as a grouse moor even though the heather is outnumbered by the grass. The mapped track is an exaggeration - there is a strip of flattened grass from four wheel drive vehicles and some churned up bog, but nothing to suggest a proper two dashed line track.

Blair Moss Wood Conifer plantation beneath the Gargunnock Hills escarpment.

Blair Moss Wood

Conifer plantation beneath the Gargunnock Hills escarpment.

Bog, Carleatheran Peat bogs on the Gargunnock Hills plateau with the Earlsburn wind farm in the background.

Bog, Carleatheran

Peat bogs on the Gargunnock Hills plateau with the Earlsburn wind farm in the background.

Moorland on the Gargunnock Hills On the edge of the steep scarp above Gargunnock.

Moorland on the Gargunnock Hills

On the edge of the steep scarp above Gargunnock.

Carleatheran Loch Now a bog.

Carleatheran Loch

Now a bog.

Trap landscape, Carleatheran The stepped landscape of successive lava flows on the Gargunnock Hills. Soon to the north the hill falls steeply towards the lowlands around the River Forth.

Trap landscape, Carleatheran

The stepped landscape of successive lava flows on the Gargunnock Hills. Soon to the north the hill falls steeply towards the lowlands around the River Forth.

Quadbike track on Carleatheran Grassy moorland at the top of the Gargunnock Hills scarp.

Quadbike track on Carleatheran

Grassy moorland at the top of the Gargunnock Hills scarp.

Carleatheran summit The cairn at the top of the Gargunnock Hills. It is uncertain if the grassy mound is a cairn as well. It appears to be made of boulders rather than another step of basalt.

Carleatheran summit

The cairn at the top of the Gargunnock Hills. It is uncertain if the grassy mound is a cairn as well. It appears to be made of boulders rather than another step of basalt.

Gargunnock Hills traps, Tulmore An expanse of flat terrain above the steep Gargunnock Hills scarp. The flatness is the top of a lava flow, now a resistant layer of basalt. The next flow can be seen as a step (hence the term trap) on the right. (We are told the term &quot;trap&quot; comes from Swedish, but it is of course an English word too.)

Gargunnock Hills traps, Tulmore

An expanse of flat terrain above the steep Gargunnock Hills scarp. The flatness is the top of a lava flow, now a resistant layer of basalt. The next flow can be seen as a step (hence the term trap) on the right. (We are told the term "trap" comes from Swedish, but it is of course an English word too.)

Above Black Craig Grassy moorland on the Gargunnock Hills with fine views of the Forth plain beneath the steep scarp. Quite a few Highland Perthshire hills are clearly visible from Ben Venue to Ben Vorlich.

Above Black Craig

Grassy moorland on the Gargunnock Hills with fine views of the Forth plain beneath the steep scarp. Quite a few Highland Perthshire hills are clearly visible from Ben Venue to Ben Vorlich.

Path above Standmilane Crags Exaggerated somewhat to road status by the Ordnance Survey, this is a quad bike track of flattened grass with some deep boggy bits which runs the length of the escarpment. The view is towards Stronend above Fintry. Progress off the path is liable to be slow and frustrating, this is rough country.

Path above Standmilane Crags

Exaggerated somewhat to road status by the Ordnance Survey, this is a quad bike track of flattened grass with some deep boggy bits which runs the length of the escarpment. The view is towards Stronend above Fintry. Progress off the path is liable to be slow and frustrating, this is rough country.

Approaching Carleatheran from the South The track marked on the map actually continues further than indicated and eventually leads to the summit of Carleatheran.

Approaching Carleatheran from the South

The track marked on the map actually continues further than indicated and eventually leads to the summit of Carleatheran.

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Burn Plantation is located at Grid Ref: NS6793 (Lat: 56.113285, Lng: -4.1313113)

Unitary Authority: Stirling

Police Authority: Forth Valley

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///husky.freezers.bride. Near Kippen, Stirling

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Generator Source: wind

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