Monument Wood

Wood, Forest in Perthshire

Scotland

Monument Wood

The White Church A view of the White Church in the village of Comrie taken from the Dalginross Bridge. — The White Church Credit: Mr S Mudgey

Monument Wood is a picturesque forest located in Perthshire, Scotland. Stretching across an area of approximately 500 acres, this enchanting woodland is known for its natural beauty and historical significance.

The forest is named after the nearby monument of General George Wade, a prominent military engineer who played a crucial role in the construction of several roads and bridges in the Highlands during the 18th century. The monument stands tall at the entrance of the wood, adding to the charm and allure of the area.

Monument Wood is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a haven for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. The forest boasts a rich variety of native trees, including oak, birch, and pine, which create a vibrant and serene atmosphere throughout the year. The forest floor is carpeted with a colorful array of wildflowers, providing a delightful sight during the spring and summer months.

With its extensive network of walking trails, Monument Wood offers visitors the opportunity to explore and discover its hidden treasures. The paths wind through the forest, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside and the River Tay in the distance. There are also picnic areas scattered throughout the wood, providing a perfect spot to relax and enjoy a meal amidst nature.

Monument Wood is a popular destination for outdoor activities such as hiking, birdwatching, and photography. It provides a tranquil retreat away from the hustle and bustle of city life, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the peaceful ambiance of the Scottish countryside.

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Monument Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.387596/-4.001317 or Grid Reference NN7623. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The White Church A view of the White Church in the village of Comrie taken from the Dalginross Bridge.

The White Church

A view of the White Church in the village of Comrie taken from the Dalginross Bridge.

East Lodge, Dunira Former lodge house for the Dunira Estate.

Scanned from an AGFA transparency.

East Lodge, Dunira

Former lodge house for the Dunira Estate. Scanned from an AGFA transparency.

Richard Sutcliffe

Fallen beech At the edge of the woodland by Comrie House.

Fallen beech

At the edge of the woodland by Comrie House.

Highland cattle, Comrie House

Highland cattle, Comrie House

Woodland, Comrie Mainly oakwood, connected to Twenty Shilling Wood

Woodland, Comrie

Mainly oakwood, connected to Twenty Shilling Wood

Path at the foot of Glen Lednock Part of the popular Comrie Circular Walk it gives good views of the Deil&#039;s Cauldron and Wee Cauldron.

Path at the foot of Glen Lednock

Part of the popular Comrie Circular Walk it gives good views of the Deil's Cauldron and Wee Cauldron.

Path beside the Lednock Near the Wee Cauldron waterfalls.

Path beside the Lednock

Near the Wee Cauldron waterfalls.

Little Cauldron, Glen Lednock Lower falls on the way down from the hanging Glen Lednock.

Little Cauldron, Glen Lednock

Lower falls on the way down from the hanging Glen Lednock.

Rock and pot hole, Wee Cauldron Amongst waterfalls on the River Lednock.

Rock and pot hole, Wee Cauldron

Amongst waterfalls on the River Lednock.

River Lednock Between the Deil&#039;s Cauldron and the Wee Cauldron, set in oak woods.

River Lednock

Between the Deil's Cauldron and the Wee Cauldron, set in oak woods.

Path near the Deil's Cauldron A bridge, along the side of the steep gorge downstream of the waterfalls. Part of the Lednock Circular Walk.

Path near the Deil's Cauldron

A bridge, along the side of the steep gorge downstream of the waterfalls. Part of the Lednock Circular Walk.

Gorge above the Deil's Cauldron View from the walkway (built by the Royal Engineers and University of London OTC) before the steps down to the gorge and waterfall viewpoint.

Gorge above the Deil's Cauldron

View from the walkway (built by the Royal Engineers and University of London OTC) before the steps down to the gorge and waterfall viewpoint.

Deil's Cauldron, Glen Lednock A narrow defile and series of waterfalls where the river cuts down to Strath Earn around the Highland Boundary Fault. It is well served by paths on the west (river right) side with a viewing platform. Like many waterfalls it hides away somewhat.

Deil's Cauldron, Glen Lednock

A narrow defile and series of waterfalls where the river cuts down to Strath Earn around the Highland Boundary Fault. It is well served by paths on the west (river right) side with a viewing platform. Like many waterfalls it hides away somewhat.

Deil's Cauldron, Glen Lednock A narrow defile and series of waterfalls where the river cuts down to Strath Earn around the Highland Boundary Fault. It is well served by paths on the west (river right) side with a viewing platform. Like many waterfalls it hides away somewhat.

Deil's Cauldron, Glen Lednock

A narrow defile and series of waterfalls where the river cuts down to Strath Earn around the Highland Boundary Fault. It is well served by paths on the west (river right) side with a viewing platform. Like many waterfalls it hides away somewhat.

Path, Dun More A path to the Melville Monument. It is steep but well built, picking a way up a craggy hillside. There is a car park at the foot, also handy for the Deil&#039;s Cauldron.

Path, Dun More

A path to the Melville Monument. It is steep but well built, picking a way up a craggy hillside. There is a car park at the foot, also handy for the Deil's Cauldron.

Path, Dun More A steep pull up from the road but here it joins an older path which uses zigzags to get up the craggy hillside to the Melville Monument,

Path, Dun More

A steep pull up from the road but here it joins an older path which uses zigzags to get up the craggy hillside to the Melville Monument,

Summit, Dun More Inside the railings surrounding the monument to Henry Dundas, who more or less ran Scotland around the end of the 18th Century.

Summit, Dun More

Inside the railings surrounding the monument to Henry Dundas, who more or less ran Scotland around the end of the 18th Century.

Hole in the wall, Melville Monument The way to the summit of Dun More.

Hole in the wall, Melville Monument

The way to the summit of Dun More.

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Monument Wood is located at Grid Ref: NN7623 (Lat: 56.387596, Lng: -4.001317)

Unitary Authority: Perth and Kinross

Police Authority: Tayside

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Located within 500m of 56.387596,-4.001317

Melville Monument

Alt Name Gd: Carragh MaolMhìcheil

Historic: monument

Name Gd: Carragh Melville

Lat/Long: 56.3873218/-3.9994513

Deil's Cauldron

Alt Name: Falls of Lednock

Name Gd: Sloch an Donais

Tourism: attraction

Waterway: waterfall

Lat/Long: 56.3883313/-3.9970812

Dun More

Ele: 256

Name Gd: Dùn Mòr

Natural: peak

Lat/Long: 56.3872737/-3.9998273

Parking

Lat/Long: 56.3895478/-3.9981819

Deil's Cauldron

Tourism: viewpoint

Lat/Long: 56.3880457/-3.9970538

Power: pole

Source: Bing

Lat/Long: 56.3869807/-4.0092723

Power: pole

Source: Bing

Lat/Long: 56.3887821/-4.0081688

Power: pole

Source: Bing

Lat/Long: 56.3896231/-4.0076841

Power: pole

Source: Bing

Lat/Long: 56.390451/-4.0071784

Tourism: viewpoint

Lat/Long: 56.3872602/-3.9992692

Bench

Backrest: yes

Lat/Long: 56.3903411/-3.9952745

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