Corrie Plantation

Wood, Forest in Stirlingshire

Scotland

Corrie Plantation

Summit of Laird's Hill Looking towards Meikle Bin and Little Bin — Summit of Laird's Hill Credit: Chris Upson

Corrie Plantation is a picturesque woodland located in Stirlingshire, Scotland. Covering an area of approximately 200 hectares, it is situated on the eastern slopes of the Campsie Fells, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The plantation is primarily composed of coniferous trees, including Scots pine and Sitka spruce, which create a dense and diverse forest ecosystem.

Managed by the Forestry Commission, Corrie Plantation provides a haven for wildlife and is home to a variety of bird species, such as crossbills and woodpeckers. The woodland floor is adorned with a rich carpet of ferns, mosses, and wildflowers, adding to its natural beauty.

The plantation features several well-maintained walking trails, allowing visitors to explore its enchanting charm. These paths wind through the woodland, leading to viewpoints and picnic spots where visitors can relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. The trails are suitable for all ages and abilities, making it a popular destination for families and nature enthusiasts alike.

In addition to its recreational value, Corrie Plantation also serves as a vital timber resource. The Forestry Commission carefully manages the woodland, ensuring sustainable timber production while preserving its ecological integrity.

Corrie Plantation is easily accessible, located just a short drive from the town of Stirling. Its tranquil setting, breathtaking views, and diverse flora and fauna make it a must-visit destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of Scotland's countryside.

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Summit of Laird's Hill Looking towards Meikle Bin and Little Bin

Summit of Laird's Hill

Looking towards Meikle Bin and Little Bin

Emerald Green Bog at Gray Mare Looking towards Meikle Bin

Emerald Green Bog at Gray Mare

Looking towards Meikle Bin

Birkenburn Reservoir Directly under the regular NE approach path into Glasgow Airport

Birkenburn Reservoir

Directly under the regular NE approach path into Glasgow Airport

Rough grasses on the plateau. With Meikle Bin (the Bin) as a backdrop.

Rough grasses on the plateau.

With Meikle Bin (the Bin) as a backdrop.

The High Road To the plateau of the Kilsyth Hills and Birkenburn Reservoir.

The High Road

To the plateau of the Kilsyth Hills and Birkenburn Reservoir.

Gray Mair and Plea Muir

Gray Mair and Plea Muir

Birkenburn and Meikle Bin Across the contractor&#039;s road.

Birkenburn and Meikle Bin

Across the contractor's road.

Johnnie's Dam The official name is Birkenburn Reservoir but generations of locals know it as the title name; &#039;Johnnie&#039;s Dam&#039;.
The reservoir was built in 1830 to regulate the flow of water to the summit level of the Forth &amp; Clyde Canal. Water from Johnnie&#039;s Dam follows a complicated route from the dam along the Birken Burn and down the Garrel to Garrel Mill where it is intercepted by a weir and diverted off through a lade past Colzium House into Banton Loch or Townhead Reservoir. From there it is taken by the Shawend Burn and another lade into the Forth &amp; Clyde Canal at Craigmarloch bridge.

Johnnie's Dam

The official name is Birkenburn Reservoir but generations of locals know it as the title name; 'Johnnie's Dam'. The reservoir was built in 1830 to regulate the flow of water to the summit level of the Forth & Clyde Canal. Water from Johnnie's Dam follows a complicated route from the dam along the Birken Burn and down the Garrel to Garrel Mill where it is intercepted by a weir and diverted off through a lade past Colzium House into Banton Loch or Townhead Reservoir. From there it is taken by the Shawend Burn and another lade into the Forth & Clyde Canal at Craigmarloch bridge.

Birken Burn The shallow valley of the burn as it heads in an easterly direction towards Laird&#039;s Loup and its name change to the Garrel Burn.

Birken Burn

The shallow valley of the burn as it heads in an easterly direction towards Laird's Loup and its name change to the Garrel Burn.

Birken Burn As it flows over spillway onto the rocks out of the reservoir.

Birken Burn

As it flows over spillway onto the rocks out of the reservoir.

Towards Laird's Loup This fence line goes eastward over the summits of Garrel Hill, Tamtain and on to the Tak-Ma-Doon Road.

Towards Laird's Loup

This fence line goes eastward over the summits of Garrel Hill, Tamtain and on to the Tak-Ma-Doon Road.

Towards Lunch Knowe Nobody was observed having lunch on this visit ...........

Towards Lunch Knowe

Nobody was observed having lunch on this visit ...........

Birkenburn Reservoir/Johnnie's Dam Some &#039;Draw down&#039; equipment still in place after some major maintenance works. The pipes go to the spillway but on this visit there was no water flowing out.
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Birkenburn Reservoir/Johnnie's Dam

Some 'Draw down' equipment still in place after some major maintenance works. The pipes go to the spillway but on this visit there was no water flowing out. See Link

The Plateau Road Looking S.E. and the way down to Queenzieburn.

The Plateau Road

Looking S.E. and the way down to Queenzieburn.

Gray Mare This part of the plateau is a sponge of peat, numerous channels which were almost dry on this visit but are the source of at least two burns.

Gray Mare

This part of the plateau is a sponge of peat, numerous channels which were almost dry on this visit but are the source of at least two burns.

Laird's Hill A hardly discernable summit and at 426m pretty much average on the Kilsyth Hills.

Laird's Hill

A hardly discernable summit and at 426m pretty much average on the Kilsyth Hills.

Plea Muir And the left flank of Garrel hill (459m).

Plea Muir

And the left flank of Garrel hill (459m).

Cotton grass on Gray Mare A closer look at the sponge of the plateau.

Cotton grass on Gray Mare

A closer look at the sponge of the plateau.

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Corrie Plantation is located at Grid Ref: NS6879 (Lat: 55.98726, Lng: -4.1042013)

Unitary Authority: North Lanarkshire

Police Authority: Lanarkshire

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