Garbad Wood

Wood, Forest in Ross-shire

Scotland

Garbad Wood

Track to Rheguile The farm at Rheguile is the ideal starting point for a walk up Struie Hill, either direct to the mast or a traverse of the whole ridge. — Track to Rheguile Credit: Peter Moore

Garbad Wood is a beautiful forest located in Ross-shire, Scotland. It covers an area of approximately 300 acres and is known for its diverse range of plant and animal species. The wood is predominantly made up of native Scottish trees such as oak, birch, and pine, creating a lush and green landscape that is a haven for wildlife.

Visitors to Garbad Wood can enjoy a peaceful and tranquil environment, perfect for walking, hiking, and bird watching. The forest is home to a variety of bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and red kites, making it a popular destination for bird enthusiasts.

Garbad Wood also has a rich history, with evidence of ancient settlements and archaeological sites scattered throughout the area. The wood has been used by locals for centuries for timber, fuel, and other resources, and remnants of these activities can still be seen today.

Overall, Garbad Wood is a fascinating and picturesque destination for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike, offering a glimpse into the natural and cultural heritage of Ross-shire.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 57.836184/-4.2167225 or Grid Reference NH6885. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Track to Rheguile The farm at Rheguile is the ideal starting point for a walk up Struie Hill, either direct to the mast or a traverse of the whole ridge.

Track to Rheguile

The farm at Rheguile is the ideal starting point for a walk up Struie Hill, either direct to the mast or a traverse of the whole ridge.

Garbad under Struie

Garbad under Struie

Dounie and copse A quiet stretch of the old A9 between Tain and Ardgay - much less frequented after the opening of the Dornoch Firth Bridge in 1991.

Dounie and copse

A quiet stretch of the old A9 between Tain and Ardgay - much less frequented after the opening of the Dornoch Firth Bridge in 1991.

Pollagharrie Farm

Pollagharrie Farm

Farm track at Pollagharrie Farm

Farm track at Pollagharrie Farm

Roadside gorse at Pollagharrie Farm

Roadside gorse at Pollagharrie Farm

Cottage at Garbad

Cottage at Garbad

Woodland east of the A836

Woodland east of the A836

Grazing off the A836 Looking east.

Grazing off the A836

Looking east.

Grazing north of Little Dallas

Grazing north of Little Dallas

Gateway to Blackpark, without the snow

Gateway to Blackpark, without the snow

Moor road to Edderton dips at Craigroy Burn

Moor road to Edderton dips at Craigroy Burn

Road to Ardmore from the A836

Road to Ardmore from the A836

Struie Hill - March 2015 Looking toward Struie hill (and the mast adorning the summit) from the path that traverses the ridge.

Struie Hill - March 2015

Looking toward Struie hill (and the mast adorning the summit) from the path that traverses the ridge.

Old fence post, cairn and rocks on the top of the Struie

Old fence post, cairn and rocks on the top of the Struie

View of Struie Hill Rheguile near Edderton.

View of Struie Hill

Rheguile near Edderton.

A836, Rheguile Before the Dornoch Bridge was opened this was a long loop in the A9. Nearly everybody went over the Struie then.

A836, Rheguile

Before the Dornoch Bridge was opened this was a long loop in the A9. Nearly everybody went over the Struie then.

Ditch, Dounie Draining low lying ground at the foot of Struie Hill.

Ditch, Dounie

Draining low lying ground at the foot of Struie Hill.

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Garbad Wood is located at Grid Ref: NH6885 (Lat: 57.836184, Lng: -4.2167225)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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