Dinnin Wood

Wood, Forest in Stirlingshire

Scotland

Dinnin Wood

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

Dinnin Wood is a picturesque forest located in Stirlingshire, Scotland. Covering an area of approximately 50 hectares, the wood is nestled within the beautiful countryside, providing a tranquil and serene environment for visitors to explore.

The wood is predominantly composed of native broadleaf trees, including oak, birch, and beech, which create a diverse and vibrant ecosystem. The dense canopy of the trees offers shade and shelter, making it an ideal habitat for a variety of wildlife species. Bird enthusiasts can enjoy spotting species such as woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds, while lucky visitors may even catch a glimpse of red squirrels and roe deer.

Dinnin Wood offers a network of well-maintained paths and trails, providing opportunities for walkers, hikers, and nature enthusiasts to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the area. These paths wind through the forest and offer stunning views of the surrounding landscape, including nearby hills and valleys.

Nature lovers will appreciate the rich biodiversity found within the wood, with carpets of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses covering the forest floor. During springtime, the wood bursts into life with vibrant displays of bluebells and other wildflowers, creating a breathtaking spectacle.

The wood is managed by local authorities who ensure its preservation and protection. As such, visitors are encouraged to respect the natural environment and adhere to any signage and guidelines in place.

Overall, Dinnin Wood in Stirlingshire offers a delightful escape to nature, allowing visitors to reconnect with the great outdoors and appreciate the beauty of Scotland's woodlands.

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Dinnin Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.116774/-4.077439 or Grid Reference NS7093. 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.
Foot of the steps Where the carse meets the first steep section of the Gargunnock Hills. The scarp is stepped with successive lava flows.
Foot of the steps
Where the carse meets the first steep section of the Gargunnock Hills. The scarp is stepped with successive lava flows.
Footbridge in the Leckie Estate A bridge carrying a woodland path over a branch of the Leckie Burn.
Footbridge in the Leckie Estate
A bridge carrying a woodland path over a branch of the Leckie Burn.
Below the Gargunnock Hills
Below the Gargunnock Hills
Bield Farm Bield Farm at bend in road towards Gargunock from the road that runs from the A811
Bield Farm
Bield Farm at bend in road towards Gargunock from the road that runs from the A811
East Lodge East Lodge, Leckie, was originally the gate lodge for Watson House. It has no been extended and is a private family home.
East Lodge
East Lodge, Leckie, was originally the gate lodge for Watson House. It has no been extended and is a private family home.
Tulmore Cliffs, Gargunnock Hills Tulmore cliffs (old lava flows) on the north edge of the Gargunnock Hills. Gargunnock village on the left with the Carse of Stirling beyond.
Tulmore Cliffs, Gargunnock Hills
Tulmore cliffs (old lava flows) on the north edge of the Gargunnock Hills. Gargunnock village on the left with the Carse of Stirling beyond.
Inside Leckie Broch
Inside Leckie Broch
Open hillside below Gargunnock Crags Looking over Flanders Moss toward the twin peaks of Ben Vorlich and Stuc a'Chroin in centre and Ben Ledi to the left. The village of Gargunnock is to the right of the photo. Flanders Moss is a vast area of around 50 square miles forming the flood plain for the River Forth. Once entirely bog it was drained and is now rich arable farmland.
Open hillside below Gargunnock Crags
Looking over Flanders Moss toward the twin peaks of Ben Vorlich and Stuc a'Chroin in centre and Ben Ledi to the left. The village of Gargunnock is to the right of the photo. Flanders Moss is a vast area of around 50 square miles forming the flood plain for the River Forth. Once entirely bog it was drained and is now rich arable farmland.
Crags above Gargunnock Looking across the tussocks and broom to the crags above Gargunnock.
Crags above Gargunnock
Looking across the tussocks and broom to the crags above Gargunnock.
Watson House Looking across the fields to Watson house.
Watson House
Looking across the fields to Watson house.
Approaching Gargunnock Approaching Gargunnock through the Leckie estate.
Approaching Gargunnock
Approaching Gargunnock through the Leckie estate.
Entrance to Leckie House
Entrance to Leckie House
Wall beside Whitehill Wood
Wall beside Whitehill Wood
A811 by Dasherhead Farm
A811 by Dasherhead Farm
Garunnock from the A811 Garunnock is a small village at the foot of the Gargunnock Hills, part of the Campsie Fells
Garunnock from the A811
Garunnock is a small village at the foot of the Gargunnock Hills, part of the Campsie Fells
Lone tree in the Touch Hills The Touch Hills (pronounced 'tooch', with the 'ch' as in loch), are an array of many knolls, hillocks and layered basalt lava flows. The name apparently derives from the Gaelic word 'tulach', meaning knoll or hillock, and it's not difficult to see why.
Lone tree in the Touch Hills
The Touch Hills (pronounced 'tooch', with the 'ch' as in loch), are an array of many knolls, hillocks and layered basalt lava flows. The name apparently derives from the Gaelic word 'tulach', meaning knoll or hillock, and it's not difficult to see why.
Touch Muir The hills above Gargunnock have a stepped appearance. This is due to the basalt flows that make up the hill, each layer laid down in a flood of molten basalt from   volcanic fissures. The process can be seen in action today in Iceland. 
The hillside is covered in bracken, an invasive weed, hard to remove and destroying a lot of the agricultural value of this fertile hillside.
Touch Muir
The hills above Gargunnock have a stepped appearance. This is due to the basalt flows that make up the hill, each layer laid down in a flood of molten basalt from volcanic fissures. The process can be seen in action today in Iceland. The hillside is covered in bracken, an invasive weed, hard to remove and destroying a lot of the agricultural value of this fertile hillside.
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Dinnin Wood is located at Grid Ref: NS7093 (Lat: 56.116774, Lng: -4.077439)

Unitary Authority: Stirling

Police Authority: Forth Valley

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 56.116774,-4.077439
Waterway: waterfall
Lat/Long: 56.1172529/-4.0807829
Ford: yes
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 56.1148529/-4.0814971
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 56.1177449/-4.079357
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