Craigburn Wood

Wood, Forest in Stirlingshire

Scotland

Craigburn Wood

Falkirk Wheel - upper level sealing arrangement Swinging the boat lift is the easy bit, it is the sealing devices at each level and at each end of the two boat chambers that get complicated. A view from a descending boat. — Falkirk Wheel - upper level sealing arrangement Credit: Robin Webster

Craigburn Wood is a lush and serene forest located in Stirlingshire, Scotland. Covering an area of approximately 200 acres, the wood is known for its diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The wood is predominantly composed of native Scottish trees such as oak, birch, and pine, providing a habitat for a variety of wildlife including red squirrels, deer, and a wide array of bird species. The tranquil atmosphere of Craigburn Wood makes it an ideal spot for birdwatching and wildlife photography.

Visitors to Craigburn Wood can explore the network of well-maintained walking trails that wind through the forest, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside and the nearby Ochil Hills. The wood also features a picnic area, making it a great spot for a leisurely day out with family and friends.

Overall, Craigburn Wood is a peaceful and picturesque destination that offers a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse oneself in the beauty of the natural world.

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Falkirk Wheel - upper level sealing arrangement Swinging the boat lift is the easy bit, it is the sealing devices at each level and at each end of the two boat chambers that get complicated. A view from a descending boat.

Falkirk Wheel - upper level sealing arrangement

Swinging the boat lift is the easy bit, it is the sealing devices at each level and at each end of the two boat chambers that get complicated. A view from a descending boat.

The Falkirk Wheel Visitor Centre for the Falkirk Wheel, and behind it the Union Canal culminating in a boat lift

The Falkirk Wheel

Visitor Centre for the Falkirk Wheel, and behind it the Union Canal culminating in a boat lift

Union Canal at the Falkirk Wheel

Union Canal at the Falkirk Wheel

Union Canal at the Falkirk Wheel

Union Canal at the Falkirk Wheel

Union Canal at the Falkirk Wheel

Union Canal at the Falkirk Wheel

Union Canal at the Falkirk Wheel

Union Canal at the Falkirk Wheel

Union Canal at the Falkirk Wheel

Union Canal at the Falkirk Wheel

Union Canal Aqueduct

Union Canal Aqueduct

Union Canal Aqueduct

Union Canal Aqueduct

The Falkirk Wheel Looking across the canal towards the wheel

The Falkirk Wheel

Looking across the canal towards the wheel

Builders Plaque The plaque commemorating the construction of the Falkirk Wheel.

Builders Plaque

The plaque commemorating the construction of the Falkirk Wheel.

Mitchell Place New suburbs of Falkirk.

Mitchell Place

New suburbs of Falkirk.

Lock, Union Canal The Union Canal is a contour canal and for almost its entire length there are no locks. This was built in the 1990s on the extension which joins the canal to the Falkirk Wheel and Forth &amp; Clyde Canal.

Lock, Union Canal

The Union Canal is a contour canal and for almost its entire length there are no locks. This was built in the 1990s on the extension which joins the canal to the Falkirk Wheel and Forth & Clyde Canal.

Union Canal At one of the locks by the Roughcastle Tunnel. From here to Edinburgh it is level, a contour line, no locks.

Union Canal

At one of the locks by the Roughcastle Tunnel. From here to Edinburgh it is level, a contour line, no locks.

Santa's Grotto Hut near the southern portal of Roughcastle Tunnel. Used on Christmas boat trips.

Santa's Grotto

Hut near the southern portal of Roughcastle Tunnel. Used on Christmas boat trips.

Roughcastle Wood Part of the Central Scotland Forest project.

Roughcastle Wood

Part of the Central Scotland Forest project.

Howierig A path on the edge of typical industrial reclamation woodland.

Howierig

A path on the edge of typical industrial reclamation woodland.

Woods, Tamfourhill Falkirk has a very extensive network of paths.

Woods, Tamfourhill

Falkirk has a very extensive network of paths.

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Craigburn Wood is located at Grid Ref: NS8578 (Lat: 55.983017, Lng: -3.8337218)

Unitary Authority: Falkirk

Police Authority: Forth Valley

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 55.983017,-3.8337218

Ford: yes

Lat/Long: 55.9814208/-3.8317869

Bicycle: yes

Hiking: yes

Information: guidepost

Tourism: information

Lat/Long: 55.9861966/-3.8315549

Bicycle: yes

Hiking: yes

Information: guidepost

Tourism: information

Lat/Long: 55.987001/-3.831413

Tourism: information

Lat/Long: 55.9864981/-3.8295969

Charging Station

Authentication Nfc: yes

Authentication Phone Call: yes

Capacity: 2

Contact Phone: +44 330 016 5126

Contact Website: https://bpchargemaster.com/

Fee: yes

Motorcar: yes

Note: Branded Chargemaster #13505, but also ChargePlace Scotland #53225

Opening Hours: 24/7

Operator: Chargemaster;ChargePlace Scotland

Ref: 13505;53225

Scooter: yes

Socket Type2: 2

Socket Type2 Amperage: 32

Source: survey

Lat/Long: 55.9862525/-3.8291424

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