Garden Wood

Wood, Forest in Lanarkshire

Scotland

Garden Wood

Drumbow woodland entrance Track follows an old mineral line
Drumbow woodland entrance Credit: Jim Smillie

Garden Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Lanarkshire, Scotland. Spanning an area of approximately 100 acres, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor lovers. The wood is situated on the outskirts of the charming village of Lanark, nestled amidst the rolling hills and lush green countryside.

As its name suggests, Garden Wood boasts a rich variety of plant life, creating a tranquil and vibrant atmosphere. The wood is home to a diverse range of tree species, including oak, birch, and beech, which provide a dense canopy of foliage, offering shade and shelter to both wildlife and visitors alike. Throughout the year, the woodland is adorned with a colorful carpet of wildflowers, creating a breathtaking sight.

Nature enthusiasts can explore the wood through a network of well-maintained trails that wind their way through the forest. These trails offer visitors the opportunity to discover the woodland's hidden treasures, from babbling brooks and tranquil ponds to enchanting clearings and cascading waterfalls.

The wood is also a haven for wildlife, with numerous species calling it home. Birdwatchers can spot a variety of feathered friends, including woodpeckers, owls, and finches. Squirrels can be seen darting between the trees, while rabbits and deer occasionally make appearances in the early morning or late evening.

Garden Wood provides a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether one is seeking a leisurely stroll, a picnic spot, or a chance to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature, this woodland offers a truly enchanting experience for all who visit.

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Garden Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.892955/-3.8457026 or Grid Reference NS8468. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Drumbow woodland entrance Track follows an old mineral line
Drumbow woodland entrance
Track follows an old mineral line
View to covered reservoir Across area of wild grass/plants and improved pasture
View to covered reservoir
Across area of wild grass/plants and improved pasture
Route of mineral line Now providing access to Drumbow woodland
Route of mineral line
Now providing access to Drumbow woodland
Overgrown boundary It was impossible to tell if it was earth or a stone dyke under vegetation.
Spot Cairneyhill Quarry top left.
Overgrown boundary
It was impossible to tell if it was earth or a stone dyke under vegetation. Spot Cairneyhill Quarry top left.
Sheep on Nether Bracco pasture The farm buildings are in the neighbouring grid square
Sheep on Nether Bracco pasture
The farm buildings are in the neighbouring grid square
Conifer on grassy slope above birch woodland Looking to Hillend Loch.
Bridge allows anglers access to loch side over reinstated railway
Conifer on grassy slope above birch woodland
Looking to Hillend Loch. Bridge allows anglers access to loch side over reinstated railway
Nether Bracco boundary Old stone dyke backed up by a fence
Nether Bracco boundary
Old stone dyke backed up by a fence
Alternative entry: Nether Bracco Not shown on historical maps, this may have been a temporary access
Alternative entry: Nether Bracco
Not shown on historical maps, this may have been a temporary access
Contrasting pasture: Nether Bracco Improved pasture with rough grazing beyond
Contrasting pasture: Nether Bracco
Improved pasture with rough grazing beyond
Geese on the ground A flock of Canada Geese in a field just west of Black Loch
Geese on the ground
A flock of Canada Geese in a field just west of Black Loch
Waste heap on moorland Identified on 1910 map as Lochend Colliery (Pit No 4)
Waste heap on moorland
Identified on 1910 map as Lochend Colliery (Pit No 4)
Track near Lochend Old maps show various dwellings names Lochend on this side of Black Loch
Track near Lochend
Old maps show various dwellings names Lochend on this side of Black Loch
Toward Raiziehill wood View from the A89.
Toward Raiziehill wood
View from the A89.
Wet, muddy paddock Cattle crowding around a feed bin. Can you blame them?
Wet, muddy paddock
Cattle crowding around a feed bin. Can you blame them?
Black Loch from the air By the B825 road, on the outskirts of Limerigg.
Black Loch from the air
By the B825 road, on the outskirts of Limerigg.
Avenue north of Auchengray House Kennel Wood to the west (left) and Wester Snipe Wood to the east (right) of this old estate track.
Avenue north of Auchengray House
Kennel Wood to the west (left) and Wester Snipe Wood to the east (right) of this old estate track.
Patched-up dam at Hillend Reservoir The reservoir was created in the 18th Century to provide a water supply to the Monkland Canal.  The dam here seems to have been patched up in places with modern bricks.
Patched-up dam at Hillend Reservoir
The reservoir was created in the 18th Century to provide a water supply to the Monkland Canal. The dam here seems to have been patched up in places with modern bricks.
Intake tower, Hillend Reservoir The reservoir was built in the 1790s but the current intake tower is clearly much more modern.
Intake tower, Hillend Reservoir
The reservoir was built in the 1790s but the current intake tower is clearly much more modern.
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Garden Wood is located at Grid Ref: NS8468 (Lat: 55.892955, Lng: -3.8457026)

Unitary Authority: North Lanarkshire

Police Authority: Lanarkshire

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///fast.diplomats.crabmeat. Near Caldercruix, North Lanarkshire

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