Craigton Wood

Wood, Forest in Kirkcudbrightshire

Scotland

Craigton Wood

Hardhills Cottage — Hardhills Cottage Credit: Eirian Evans

Craigton Wood is a picturesque forest located in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. Covering an area of approximately 150 acres, the wood is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers looking to explore the lush natural surroundings. The forest is predominantly composed of a mix of native tree species, including oak, beech, and birch, creating a diverse and vibrant ecosystem.

Visitors to Craigton Wood can enjoy a network of well-maintained walking trails that wind through the woodland, providing opportunities to observe local wildlife such as deer, squirrels, and a variety of bird species. The peaceful atmosphere of the forest makes it an ideal spot for birdwatching, photography, or simply enjoying a leisurely stroll in nature.

In addition to its natural beauty, Craigton Wood also boasts historical significance, with remnants of ancient settlements and archaeological sites scattered throughout the forest. The wood is well-preserved and managed by local conservation efforts, ensuring that future generations can continue to enjoy its beauty and biodiversity for years to come.

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Craigton Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.925362/-3.8903907 or Grid Reference NX7860. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Hardhills Cottage

Hardhills Cottage

B727 near Castlegower

B727 near Castlegower

Richard Sutcliffe

Drive to Castlegower From the junction with the B727. The house in amongst the trees is Gillfoot.

Drive to Castlegower

From the junction with the B727. The house in amongst the trees is Gillfoot.

Richard Sutcliffe

Rough grazing near Breoch Lodge

Rough grazing near Breoch Lodge

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Old building, Breoch Lodge

Old building, Breoch Lodge

Richard Sutcliffe

Road to Breoch Most of the farm buildings are hidden by the trees on the horizon.

Road to Breoch

Most of the farm buildings are hidden by the trees on the horizon.

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The track to Cuil Farm Cuil Farm is hidden over the brow of the hill.

The track to Cuil Farm

Cuil Farm is hidden over the brow of the hill.

Peter Mackenzie

Farmland at Castlegower Rolling Galloway hills are the backdrop to farmland at Castlegower.

Farmland at Castlegower

Rolling Galloway hills are the backdrop to farmland at Castlegower.

Peter Mackenzie

Dalbeattie Reservoir (Buittle) Officially Dalbeattie Reservoir but known locally as Buittle Reservoir. Rumbling Well (a natural spring leading into the water) was used in the C17 as a spring for sick people, here they left money or clothes as a thanks offering.
The TV-Radio relay transmitter stands on Barskeoch Hill <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NX8161">NX8161</a>.

Dalbeattie Reservoir (Buittle)

Officially Dalbeattie Reservoir but known locally as Buittle Reservoir. Rumbling Well (a natural spring leading into the water) was used in the C17 as a spring for sick people, here they left money or clothes as a thanks offering. The TV-Radio relay transmitter stands on Barskeoch Hill NX8161.

Hardhills Winter view across the fields of Little Knox toward the A745 at Hardhills Smithy, now a modern farming machinery dealership.

Hardhills

Winter view across the fields of Little Knox toward the A745 at Hardhills Smithy, now a modern farming machinery dealership.

Fishing Pool A fishing pool on Little Knox farm.

Fishing Pool

A fishing pool on Little Knox farm.

Boathouse, Dalbeattie Reservoir The boathouse on Dalbeattie reservoir, a popular fishing spot.

Boathouse, Dalbeattie Reservoir

The boathouse on Dalbeattie reservoir, a popular fishing spot.

Dalbeattie Reservoir An old fence at Dalbeattie Reservoir.

Dalbeattie Reservoir

An old fence at Dalbeattie Reservoir.

Thistledown Thistledown.

Thistledown

Thistledown.

Beware of Bull Beware of Bull on public Footpath.

Beware of Bull

Beware of Bull on public Footpath.

Guffogland From the Guffogland road end looking up towards an old converted farm steading.

Guffogland

From the Guffogland road end looking up towards an old converted farm steading.

B727 at the junction with A745

B727 at the junction with A745

Darrin Antrobus

Radio Mast near Craigton Row, Gelston

Radio Mast near Craigton Row, Gelston

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Craigton Wood is located at Grid Ref: NX7860 (Lat: 54.925362, Lng: -3.8903907)

Unitary Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

Police Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

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