Station Wood

Wood, Forest in Kirkcudbrightshire

Scotland

Station Wood

Sawmill, Barclosh. Big sawmill, ideally placed to deal with big forests.
Sawmill, Barclosh. Credit: Richard Webb

Station Wood is a picturesque forest located in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. Spanning an area of approximately 100 acres, it is a popular destination for nature lovers, hikers, and birdwatchers. The wood is situated near the town of Kirkcudbright, making it easily accessible for both locals and tourists.

Station Wood is characterized by its diverse range of trees, including oak, beech, and Scots pine. The forest is known for its rich biodiversity, with a variety of plant species, fungi, and wildlife inhabiting its grounds. Visitors can expect to encounter red squirrels, roe deer, and a wide range of bird species, such as woodpeckers, owls, and warblers.

The wood offers several marked trails, providing visitors with the opportunity to explore its natural beauty at their own pace. These trails wind through the forest, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape. Additionally, there are designated picnic areas and benches scattered throughout the wood, providing visitors with the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere.

Station Wood also holds historical significance, as it was once the site of a railway station during the Victorian era. Although the station no longer exists, remnants of its past can still be seen, adding a touch of nostalgia to the woodland experience.

Overall, Station Wood is a delightful destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of nature. Its scenic beauty, diverse flora and fauna, and historical charm make it a must-visit location in Kirkcudbrightshire.

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Station Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.947983/-3.7797758 or Grid Reference NX8662. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Sawmill, Barclosh. Big sawmill, ideally placed to deal with big forests.
Sawmill, Barclosh.
Big sawmill, ideally placed to deal with big forests.
Sawmill, Barclosh. Big sawmill, as you might expect to find with all the commercial forestry in Galloway.
Sawmill, Barclosh.
Big sawmill, as you might expect to find with all the commercial forestry in Galloway.
Nether Hill Granite revealed by felling a Forestry Commission plantation.
Nether Hill
Granite revealed by felling a Forestry Commission plantation.
Belties Local breed on Barclosh Hill.
Belties
Local breed on Barclosh Hill.
Barclosh Hill Some of this rough hill has avoided the munching belties and is covered in hazel wood.
Barclosh Hill
Some of this rough hill has avoided the munching belties and is covered in hazel wood.
Loch Fern View east over a small reservoir towards Long Fern, one of the incredibly rough Solway granite hills.
Loch Fern
View east over a small reservoir towards Long Fern, one of the incredibly rough Solway granite hills.
Isles Farmland near Isles  with Clawbelly Hill in the distance.
Isles
Farmland near Isles with Clawbelly Hill in the distance.
Falgunzeon. Farm amongst the sour soils of the Solway granite. NE view.
Falgunzeon.
Farm amongst the sour soils of the Solway granite. NE view.
Woodland, Clawbelly Hill. A pocket of deciduous woodland in the pine forest on Clawbelly. Sadly it's another noxious introduced weed, sycamore.
Woodland, Clawbelly Hill.
A pocket of deciduous woodland in the pine forest on Clawbelly. Sadly it's another noxious introduced weed, sycamore.
Forest edge, Isles. Taken from just inside the eastern line, the granite dyke marks the edge of the forest. View west,
Forest edge, Isles.
Taken from just inside the eastern line, the granite dyke marks the edge of the forest. View west,
Culdrain View NW across wet farmland
Culdrain
View NW across wet farmland
Torkirra. View SE up the farm drive.
Torkirra.
View SE up the farm drive.
Boulders, Bentfoot Granite boulders piled up after being cleared from the fields.
Boulders, Bentfoot
Granite boulders piled up after being cleared from the fields.
Edingham Moss WWII cordite works One of several disused cordite drying buildings on the extensive World War II depot site north west of Dalbeatie. Opened in 1939 it finally closed in 1960. The site is dangerous and must not be visited without the owners permission. More information here <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.dalbeattie.com/ministryofsupplyfactorydalbeattie/index.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.dalbeattie.com/ministryofsupplyfactorydalbeattie/index.html">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Edingham Moss WWII cordite works
One of several disused cordite drying buildings on the extensive World War II depot site north west of Dalbeatie. Opened in 1939 it finally closed in 1960. The site is dangerous and must not be visited without the owners permission. More information here LinkExternal link
Edingham Moss WWII cordite works Railway loading bays, part of extensive World War II depot site north west of Dalbeattie. Opened in 1939 it finally closed in 1960. This site is dangerous and must not be visited without the owners permission. More information here <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.dalbeattie.com/ministryofsupplyfactorydalbeattie/index.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.dalbeattie.com/ministryofsupplyfactorydalbeattie/index.html">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Edingham Moss WWII cordite works
Railway loading bays, part of extensive World War II depot site north west of Dalbeattie. Opened in 1939 it finally closed in 1960. This site is dangerous and must not be visited without the owners permission. More information here LinkExternal link
Edingham Moss WWII cordite works Looking from the trackbed of the disused "Port Road" Dumfries to Stranraer railway line across to a railway bridge inside the extensive World War II depot site. Opened in 1939 it finally closed in 1960. This site is dangerous and must not be visited without the owners permission. More information here <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.dalbeattie.com/ministryofsupplyfactorydalbeattie/index.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.dalbeattie.com/ministryofsupplyfactorydalbeattie/index.html">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Edingham Moss WWII cordite works
Looking from the trackbed of the disused "Port Road" Dumfries to Stranraer railway line across to a railway bridge inside the extensive World War II depot site. Opened in 1939 it finally closed in 1960. This site is dangerous and must not be visited without the owners permission. More information here LinkExternal link
Edingham Industrial Estate Engineering company E-Teq's factory on Edingham Industrial Estate.
Edingham Industrial Estate
Engineering company E-Teq's factory on Edingham Industrial Estate.
Country Road Looking along the road which leads to Quahead.
Country Road
Looking along the road which leads to Quahead.
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Station Wood is located at Grid Ref: NX8662 (Lat: 54.947983, Lng: -3.7797758)

Unitary Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

Police Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

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Located within 500m of 54.947983,-3.7797758
Barclosh Hill
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 54.9467052/-3.7841674
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 54.9438632/-3.7782204
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 54.9443445/-3.7779234
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 54.9447648/-3.7776497
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 54.9471067/-3.7724585
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