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Barbuie Wood

Wood, Forest in Kirkcudbrightshire

Scotland

Barbuie Wood

Trig point on Bishop Forest Hill The trig point and cairn on the summit of Bishop Forest Hill, a 392 metre high Marilyn.
Trig point on Bishop Forest Hill Credit: Colin Kinnear

Barbuie Wood is a picturesque forest located in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. Covering an area of approximately 30 hectares, the wood is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The wood is predominantly made up of native tree species such as oak, birch, and Scots pine, creating a rich and vibrant ecosystem. Visitors can explore the winding trails that meander through the wood, offering opportunities to spot a variety of bird species, small mammals, and insects.

Barbuie Wood is also known for its stunning displays of bluebells in the spring, creating a carpet of vibrant color beneath the canopy of trees. The wood is managed sustainably, with conservation efforts in place to protect the natural habitat and ensure its long-term viability.

Whether you are looking for a peaceful stroll through nature, a birdwatching adventure, or simply a moment of tranquility away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, Barbuie Wood offers a serene and beautiful escape in the heart of Kirkcudbrightshire.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 55.109138/-3.8000566 or Grid Reference NX8580. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Trig point on Bishop Forest Hill The trig point and cairn on the summit of Bishop Forest Hill, a 392 metre high Marilyn.
Trig point on Bishop Forest Hill
The trig point and cairn on the summit of Bishop Forest Hill, a 392 metre high Marilyn.
Cairn on Bishop Forest Hill An eight foot high well built cairn on the eastern side of Bishop Forest Hill.
Cairn on Bishop Forest Hill
An eight foot high well built cairn on the eastern side of Bishop Forest Hill.
Marglolly Bridge The Marglolly Bridge which crosses the Marglolly Burn.
Marglolly Bridge
The Marglolly Bridge which crosses the Marglolly Burn.
Communion Stone Memorial "Communion Stones", Skeoch Hill: In a secluded hollow in the moorland at the N end of Skeoch Hill is a modern obelisk, bearing an inscription to the effect that at this spot a large number of Convenanters met in the summer of 1678 for worship and that about three thousand communicants on that occasion celebrated the sacrament of the Lord's Supper. To the NE of this monument are four distinct rows of flattish stones and a fifth less distinct stretching for a distance of from 40'-45' and 4' apart, on which the people are believed to have sat.
Communion Stone Memorial
"Communion Stones", Skeoch Hill: In a secluded hollow in the moorland at the N end of Skeoch Hill is a modern obelisk, bearing an inscription to the effect that at this spot a large number of Convenanters met in the summer of 1678 for worship and that about three thousand communicants on that occasion celebrated the sacrament of the Lord's Supper. To the NE of this monument are four distinct rows of flattish stones and a fifth less distinct stretching for a distance of from 40'-45' and 4' apart, on which the people are believed to have sat.
Cornlee Hill cairn A small cairn on the summit of Cornlee Hill.
Cornlee Hill cairn
A small cairn on the summit of Cornlee Hill.
Cairn on Bishop Forest Hill One of a pair of well built cairns on Bishop Forest Hill.
Cairn on Bishop Forest Hill
One of a pair of well built cairns on Bishop Forest Hill.
Hawthorn in bloom A hawthorn in full bloom on Cornlee Hill.
Hawthorn in bloom
A hawthorn in full bloom on Cornlee Hill.
Summit area of Bishop Forest Hill A trig point occupies the roughly grassed summit of Bishop Forest Hill; there are rocks too. Criffel is the distant hill.
Summit area of Bishop Forest Hill
A trig point occupies the roughly grassed summit of Bishop Forest Hill; there are rocks too. Criffel is the distant hill.
Bishop Forest Hill Parked in car park beside statue on minor road to Cornlee then off piste to summit through bracken on cool sunny morning. Name: Bishop Forest Hill Hill number: 1789 Height: 392m / 1286ft Area: 27C: The Glenkens to Annandale Class: Ma Grid ref: NX 84911 79636 Summit feature: rock by cairn Drop: 175m Col: 217m NX840801
Bishop Forest Hill
Parked in car park beside statue on minor road to Cornlee then off piste to summit through bracken on cool sunny morning. Name: Bishop Forest Hill Hill number: 1789 Height: 392m / 1286ft Area: 27C: The Glenkens to Annandale Class: Ma Grid ref: NX 84911 79636 Summit feature: rock by cairn Drop: 175m Col: 217m NX840801
Tree on Speddoch Hill
Tree on Speddoch Hill
Sheep on Speddoch Hill
Sheep on Speddoch Hill
New electricity pole Awaiting erection by a minor road over to Glenkiln.
New electricity pole
Awaiting erection by a minor road over to Glenkiln.
Barbuie Burn In Barbuie Wood which is very attractive.
Barbuie Burn
In Barbuie Wood which is very attractive.
Barbuie Wood A marshy bit beside the Barbuie Burn. There is a ruined dyke running beside the burn here. A cuckoo was calling.
Barbuie Wood
A marshy bit beside the Barbuie Burn. There is a ruined dyke running beside the burn here. A cuckoo was calling.
Field, Speddochhill There is a large clearance cairn in the foreground, a lot of work went into making these fields.
Field, Speddochhill
There is a large clearance cairn in the foreground, a lot of work went into making these fields.
Kilnshang Plantation Woodland, Speddoch.
Kilnshang Plantation
Woodland, Speddoch.
Bus shelter, Speddoch Soon after I took this, a bus passed.
Bus shelter, Speddoch
Soon after I took this, a bus passed.
Ruined dyke In woodland beside the Barbuie Burn.
Ruined dyke
In woodland beside the Barbuie Burn.
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Barbuie Wood is located at Grid Ref: NX8580 (Lat: 55.109138, Lng: -3.8000566)

Unitary Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

Police Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

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