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Touch Mollar Clump

Wood, Forest in Stirlingshire

Scotland

Touch Mollar Clump

Boundary wall and forestry at Mickle Indernade A couple of cuckoos were calling from the plantation. It's possible to go between the forest and the open moorland here via the hole in the wall near the left of the photo.
Boundary wall and forestry at Mickle Indernade Credit: Alan O'Dowd

Touch Mollar Clump is a picturesque woodland located in Stirlingshire, Scotland. It covers an area of approximately 10 acres and is characterized by its dense and varied tree cover. The forest is predominantly composed of native tree species, including oak, birch, beech, and pine, creating a diverse and vibrant ecosystem.

The woodland is known for its rich biodiversity and is home to a range of flora and fauna. The forest floor is carpeted with an array of wildflowers, mosses, and ferns, providing a habitat for numerous insects and small mammals. Birdwatchers will delight in the variety of avian species that can be spotted in the area, including woodpeckers, thrushes, and owls.

Visitors to Touch Mollar Clump can enjoy peaceful walks along its well-maintained trails, which wind through the forest and offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The tranquil atmosphere and natural beauty of the woodland make it a popular spot for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

In addition to its recreational value, Touch Mollar Clump also plays an important role in the local ecosystem. The forest acts as a carbon sink, helping to mitigate the effects of climate change by absorbing and storing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. It also provides a vital habitat for wildlife, contributing to the overall ecological health of the region.

Overall, Touch Mollar Clump is a cherished natural treasure in Stirlingshire, offering a serene escape into the beauty of the Scottish countryside.

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Boundary wall and forestry at Mickle Indernade A couple of cuckoos were calling from the plantation. It's possible to go between the forest and the open moorland here via the hole in the wall near the left of the photo.
Boundary wall and forestry at Mickle Indernade
A couple of cuckoos were calling from the plantation. It's possible to go between the forest and the open moorland here via the hole in the wall near the left of the photo.
Footbridge over the West Burn in Garshellach Forest Various paths and tracks exist within Garshellach Forest which offer a variety of walks.
Footbridge over the West Burn in Garshellach Forest
Various paths and tracks exist within Garshellach Forest which offer a variety of walks.
West Burn in Garshellach Forest A view from the footbridge over this small burn in the Garshellach Forest, which drains into the River Forth via the Touch Burn (pronounced 'tooch', with the ch sound as in 'loch').
West Burn in Garshellach Forest
A view from the footbridge over this small burn in the Garshellach Forest, which drains into the River Forth via the Touch Burn (pronounced 'tooch', with the ch sound as in 'loch').
Heather and Scots pines at Slack of Ballangair The large-scale map attaches the name Slack of Ballangair to this area, where the West Burn flows through quite a deep ravine. The first part of the name probably derives from the Gaelic word slochd, meaning 'pit' or 'hollow'.
Heather and Scots pines at Slack of Ballangair
The large-scale map attaches the name Slack of Ballangair to this area, where the West Burn flows through quite a deep ravine. The first part of the name probably derives from the Gaelic word slochd, meaning 'pit' or 'hollow'.
Bracken and moorland on the Touch Hills The Touch Hills (pronounced 'tooch', with the 'ch' as in 'loch') are an expanse of moorland containing lots of lumpy, bumpy ground that doesn't give the easiest of walking, but there are good view over Stirling towards the Ochil Hills.
Bracken and moorland on the Touch Hills
The Touch Hills (pronounced 'tooch', with the 'ch' as in 'loch') are an expanse of moorland containing lots of lumpy, bumpy ground that doesn't give the easiest of walking, but there are good view over Stirling towards the Ochil Hills.
One of the Touch Reservoirs The smallest and easternmost of the Touch Reservoirs is just visible on the left-hand side of the photograph, lying below its slightly larger neighbour. Touch is pronounced 'tooch', with the 'ch' as in 'loch'.
One of the Touch Reservoirs
The smallest and easternmost of the Touch Reservoirs is just visible on the left-hand side of the photograph, lying below its slightly larger neighbour. Touch is pronounced 'tooch', with the 'ch' as in 'loch'.
Outcrops on the Touch Hills Touch is pronounced 'tooch', with the 'ch' as in 'loch, although the hills are really just an expanse of lumpy moorland with small rock outcrops. A partial rainbow is visible in the distance.
Outcrops on the Touch Hills
Touch is pronounced 'tooch', with the 'ch' as in 'loch, although the hills are really just an expanse of lumpy moorland with small rock outcrops. A partial rainbow is visible in the distance.
Eastern reservoir, Touch Hills This is the smallest and further east of the three Touch Reservoirs. Touch is pronounced 'tooch', with the 'ch' as in 'loch'.
Eastern reservoir, Touch Hills
This is the smallest and further east of the three Touch Reservoirs. Touch is pronounced 'tooch', with the 'ch' as in 'loch'.
Rough ground on the Touch Hills Touch is pronounced 'tooch', with the 'ch' as in 'loch'.
Rough ground on the Touch Hills
Touch is pronounced 'tooch', with the 'ch' as in 'loch'.
Murrayshall Farm The carse beyond is fogbound.
Murrayshall Farm
The carse beyond is fogbound.
Sauchie Craig A whinstone scarp. I get the impression that this is what Salisbury Crags looked like when wooded and before they were quarried. The path along the edge is very enjoyable.
Sauchie Craig
A whinstone scarp. I get the impression that this is what Salisbury Crags looked like when wooded and before they were quarried. The path along the edge is very enjoyable.
Path behind Sauchie Craig A path on the dip slope and an alternative to the nearby crag top path.
Path behind Sauchie Craig
A path on the dip slope and an alternative to the nearby crag top path.
Freshly cut grass, Castlehill
Freshly cut grass, Castlehill
Clearfelled area above Sauchie Craig A partial rainbow is visible in the distance on a day of sunshine and showers.
Clearfelled area above Sauchie Craig
A partial rainbow is visible in the distance on a day of sunshine and showers.
Houses north of North Third Reservoir The house on the left, with the pyramidally roofed tower, is the former reservoir pump house (built 1931), a B-listed building: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB50839" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB50839">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Houses north of North Third Reservoir
The house on the left, with the pyramidally roofed tower, is the former reservoir pump house (built 1931), a B-listed building: LinkExternal link
Sauchie Craig This square is mostly forest. Within the forest is a line of crags, probably dolerite. Mostly hidden at this end they can just be seen through the trees.
Sauchie Craig
This square is mostly forest. Within the forest is a line of crags, probably dolerite. Mostly hidden at this end they can just be seen through the trees.
Wild mountain thyme Wild flowers growing on a basalt outcrop just off the water board track. This area is made of lava flows giving a stepped or "trap" appearance to the landscape. Basalt weathers into a mineral rich soil, and basalt hills are often well vegetated.
Wild mountain thyme
Wild flowers growing on a basalt outcrop just off the water board track. This area is made of lava flows giving a stepped or "trap" appearance to the landscape. Basalt weathers into a mineral rich soil, and basalt hills are often well vegetated.
Stirling Training Camp M.O.D land near Stirling. Also used as a 4x4 off roading centre as can be seen by the vehicle tracks in the distance.
Stirling Training Camp
M.O.D land near Stirling. Also used as a 4x4 off roading centre as can be seen by the vehicle tracks in the distance.
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Touch Mollar Clump is located at Grid Ref: NS7491 (Lat: 56.101992, Lng: -4.0139318)

Unitary Authority: Stirling

Police Authority: Forth Valley

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