Castlecary High Wood

Wood, Forest in Stirlingshire

Scotland

Castlecary High Wood

Greenhill, view west Credit: Robert Murray

Castlecary High Wood is a picturesque forest located in Stirlingshire, Scotland. Covering an area of approximately 20 hectares, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike. The woodland is situated near the village of Castlecary and is easily accessible by road.

The wood is predominantly composed of broadleaf trees such as oak, beech, and birch, creating a rich and diverse ecosystem. The dense canopy provides a haven for a wide variety of bird species, including woodpeckers, thrushes, and owls, making it a birdwatcher's paradise. Additionally, the forest floor is adorned with a colorful carpet of wildflowers and ferns during the warmer months.

One of the main attractions of Castlecary High Wood is the presence of the Antonine Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This ancient Roman fortification, built in the 2nd century AD, runs through the wood, adding historical significance to the area. Visitors can explore the remnants of the wall and gain insights into the Roman occupation of Scotland.

The wood also offers several well-maintained walking trails, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the surroundings. These paths wind through the forest, providing ample opportunities to spot wildlife and enjoy peaceful moments of solitude.

Overall, Castlecary High Wood in Stirlingshire is a captivating destination that offers a blend of natural beauty and historical intrigue. Whether one is interested in birdwatching, hiking, or exploring ancient ruins, this woodland provides an enriching experience for all who visit.

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Castlecary High Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.970986/-3.9110642 or Grid Reference NS8076. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Greenhill, view west

Robert Murray

Greenhill, view north-east

House, Greenhill

Grazing, Skipperton

Mast, Garbett Hill

Arns

Surviving open land in a heavily forested area.

Richard Webb

Bonnybridge from the air

Greenhill railway junction, where the line to Stirling and Perth joins the Glasgow to Edinburgh line, can be seen in the lower right corner. The Forth & Clyde canal and the M80 motorway can also be seen.

Thomas Nugent

Allandale Cottages

The northern side of a neat row of workers' cottages on the B816 - here there are 46 in four blocks. They were built in 1907 by John G Stein to house workers from his nearby Castlecary Fireclay Works NS 7978. They were named after his son, Allan. Built from red sandstone, with pitched slate roofs, the S row cottages are similar, but without the dormer windows. For a closer view see NS8078 : Allandale Cottages. Link

. The '5 mph Play Street 8am to sunset except for access' refers to the road at the back of the cottages NS8078 : Allandale Cottages - Play Street, not the one in view!

M J Richardson

Allandale Cottages

. For a longer view see NS8078 : Allandale Cottages.

M J Richardson

Allandale Cottages - Play Street

The rear of the cottages pictured in NS8078 : Allandale Cottages. Parking spaces alternate with lawns and drying greens, and the strip coincides with the course of the Antonine Wall; immediately to the left of the trees is the Forth & Clyde Canal.

M J Richardson

Pasture at Garbethill House

Alan Reid

B816: Allandale

Allandale Cottage built for workers at John G. Stein brickworks

Jim Smillie

Cruising the canal

Heading west between locks 17 & 18

Jim Smillie

Cumbernauld, Walton Burn

Flowing through a gully next to Abronhill's ring road a fairly wide burn. Note the ochre seeping from the sandstone.

Robert Murray

Remains of old road, crossing Walton road

This road leads to rubble, which could be an old farm stead or perhaps Roman. It would have connected to a road which leads to Castlecary cottage. Roman fort nearby.

carrickstone emily

Walton, farmland

A little burn flows through this fold in the land, it originates from the drainage ditches in Castlecary Low Wood plantation and empties into the Red Burn in Castle Glen.

Robert Murray