Dull Wood

Wood, Forest in Perthshire

Scotland

Dull Wood

Camserney Burn The Camserney Burn with a backdrop of Meall Tairneachan.
Camserney Burn Credit: Richard Webb

Dull Wood, located in Perthshire, Scotland, is a picturesque forest that offers visitors a tranquil and serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Nestled amidst the rolling hills and lush greenery, this enchanting woodland covers an area of approximately 500 acres.

Dull Wood is renowned for its diverse range of tree species, including oak, birch, beech, and pine, which create a stunning tapestry of colors throughout the seasons. The forest floor is carpeted with a rich undergrowth of mosses, ferns, and wildflowers, providing a haven for a variety of wildlife.

Visitors to Dull Wood can explore a network of well-maintained trails and pathways that wind through the forest, allowing them to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the area. These trails cater to all levels of fitness and offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

The wood is also home to a wide array of bird species, making it a popular spot for birdwatchers. From the gentle call of the robin to the melodious song of the blackbird, the forest is alive with the sounds of nature.

For those seeking a peaceful retreat, Dull Wood offers several secluded picnic areas where visitors can relax and enjoy a packed lunch amidst the tranquility of their surroundings. There are also designated camping spots for those who wish to spend a night under the stars.

Dull Wood is a true gem in Perthshire, drawing nature enthusiasts and those seeking solace in its serene beauty. Whether you are an avid hiker, a bird lover, or simply looking to reconnect with nature, this enchanting forest is sure to captivate and rejuvenate all who venture within its leafy embrace.

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Dull Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.623426/-3.9624543 or Grid Reference NN7949. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Camserney Burn The Camserney Burn with a backdrop of Meall Tairneachan.
Camserney Burn
The Camserney Burn with a backdrop of Meall Tairneachan.
Camserney Burn The ford is deep, so the bridge is welcome.
Camserney Burn
The ford is deep, so the bridge is welcome.
Moorland, Camserney Rough grazing inhabited by ponies.
Moorland, Camserney
Rough grazing inhabited by ponies.
Farleyer hill road Road from Camserney to Loch Farleyer.
Farleyer hill road
Road from Camserney to Loch Farleyer.
Road, Lurgan The road to Lurgan takes a sharp bend here, while a smaller road continues up the hill to hill grazings and Loch Farleyer.
Road, Lurgan
The road to Lurgan takes a sharp bend here, while a smaller road continues up the hill to hill grazings and Loch Farleyer.
Dull Wood Mature Sitka spruce over a ruined dyke.
Dull Wood
Mature Sitka spruce over a ruined dyke.
Edge of Dull Wood A track leads down to a footbridge over the Camserney Burn.
Edge of Dull Wood
A track leads down to a footbridge over the Camserney Burn.
Edge of Dull Wood Scattered trees on the edge of the more recently planted part of the forest.
Edge of Dull Wood
Scattered trees on the edge of the more recently planted part of the forest.
Camserney Burn View downstream from the ford and footbridge on the Dull Wood circular walk.
Camserney Burn
View downstream from the ford and footbridge on the Dull Wood circular walk.
Lurgan sign Old road sign style signpost above Camserney.
Lurgan sign
Old road sign style signpost above Camserney.
Bridge over Camserney Burn This bridge links the path from the Lurgan farm on the east side to the track towards Dull.
Bridge over Camserney Burn
This bridge links the path from the Lurgan farm on the east side to the track towards Dull.
Another bridge over Camserney Burn This bridge is hidden in the woods, next to a ford, and just above a stretch of the river that consists of multiple waterfalls, marked as Falls of Camserney in the OS map. The bridge is reached from Lurgan by walking west across a field.
Another bridge over Camserney Burn
This bridge is hidden in the woods, next to a ford, and just above a stretch of the river that consists of multiple waterfalls, marked as Falls of Camserney in the OS map. The bridge is reached from Lurgan by walking west across a field.
Hill road rising above Camserney A minor public road leaves the B846 giving access to the small settlement at Camserney. The road continues beyond the village, unmetalled, giving off a number of branches, passing through trees to emerge at open moorland beyond the gate.
Hill road rising above Camserney
A minor public road leaves the B846 giving access to the small settlement at Camserney. The road continues beyond the village, unmetalled, giving off a number of branches, passing through trees to emerge at open moorland beyond the gate.
Space between trees on north side of Dull Hill Dull Hill is covered by coniferous trees but there are many spaces among them; this is one of those breaks, descending on the north side of the hill, seen from a forest road just north-east of the summit.
Meall Tairneachan is in the distance; a rain shower is passing that way.
Space between trees on north side of Dull Hill
Dull Hill is covered by coniferous trees but there are many spaces among them; this is one of those breaks, descending on the north side of the hill, seen from a forest road just north-east of the summit. Meall Tairneachan is in the distance; a rain shower is passing that way.
Timber stacks beside forest road The log piles are alongside a forest road on the eastern side of Dull Hill.
Timber stacks beside forest road
The log piles are alongside a forest road on the eastern side of Dull Hill.
Entering Dull, B846 Dull is twinned with Boring!
Entering Dull, B846
Dull is twinned with Boring!
Dull turning, B846 The B846 runs 37 miles from Aberfeldy to Rannoch Station.
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Dull turning, B846
The B846 runs 37 miles from Aberfeldy to Rannoch Station. LinkExternal link
B846 The B846 runs 37 miles from Aberfeldy to Rannoch Station.
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B846
The B846 runs 37 miles from Aberfeldy to Rannoch Station. LinkExternal link
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Dull Wood is located at Grid Ref: NN7949 (Lat: 56.623426, Lng: -3.9624543)

Unitary Authority: Perth and Kinross

Police Authority: Tayside

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Located within 500m of 56.623426,-3.9624543
Ele: 475
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 56.6263393/-3.9577515
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