Mount Wood

Wood, Forest in Perthshire

Scotland

Mount Wood

A9 at junction with A824 The A9 is a strategic link between the Highlands of Scotland and the Central Belt. It runs 279 miles from junction 5 of the M9 at Polmont to Scrabster. Originally it ran from Edinburgh.
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A9 at junction with A824 Credit: N Chadwick

Mount Wood is a picturesque hill located in Perthshire, Scotland. Covered in dense forests, the hill offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside and is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike. The woodlands on Mount Wood are home to a variety of flora and fauna, including oak, birch, and pine trees, as well as deer, rabbits, and birds of prey.

The hill itself is relatively small, standing at around 300 meters in height, making it an accessible destination for hikers of all skill levels. There are several well-marked hiking trails that wind their way through the forests, offering visitors the opportunity to explore the natural beauty of the area at their own pace.

In addition to its natural beauty, Mount Wood also has a rich history, with evidence of ancient settlements and burial sites scattered throughout the area. Archaeologists have uncovered artifacts dating back thousands of years, giving visitors a glimpse into the past lives of the people who once called this hill home.

Overall, Mount Wood is a peaceful and scenic destination that offers a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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A9 at junction with A824 The A9 is a strategic link between the Highlands of Scotland and the Central Belt. It runs 279 miles from junction 5 of the M9 at Polmont to Scrabster. Originally it ran from Edinburgh.
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A9 at junction with A824
The A9 is a strategic link between the Highlands of Scotland and the Central Belt. It runs 279 miles from junction 5 of the M9 at Polmont to Scrabster. Originally it ran from Edinburgh. LinkExternal link
Signage - A9 northbound
Signage - A9 northbound
A9 northbound
A9 northbound
Signage - A9 northbound
Signage - A9 northbound
Oilseed rape, Kirklands of Damside Spring growth spurt and about to flower. The snow fields on Ben Chonzie can be seen through the haze.
Oilseed rape, Kirklands of Damside
Spring growth spurt and about to flower. The snow fields on Ben Chonzie can be seen through the haze.
A824, Damside Former A9.
A824, Damside
Former A9.
Track between cultivated fields descending towards the River Earn Looking south-eastward from the road at Denfield.
Track between cultivated fields descending towards the River Earn
Looking south-eastward from the road at Denfield.
Deer in Field Near to Aberuthvan
Deer in Field
Near to Aberuthvan
Lawhill farm buildings Farmland to the south of the Gask Ridge and Strathearn beyond
Lawhill farm buildings
Farmland to the south of the Gask Ridge and Strathearn beyond
Trig Point,  Aberuthven This lies between the old A9, the new dual carriageway A9 and a farm road. Easy to miss.  The street lights in the background illuminate the main A9 between running Perth and Stirling.
Trig Point, Aberuthven
This lies between the old A9, the new dual carriageway A9 and a farm road. Easy to miss. The street lights in the background illuminate the main A9 between running Perth and Stirling.
Drumtogle Farm, Aberuthven, Perthshire One of many in this rich agricultural area between Perth and Stirling
Drumtogle Farm, Aberuthven, Perthshire
One of many in this rich agricultural area between Perth and Stirling
Aberuthven church and cemetery Ruined chapel and old graveyard in village of Aberuthven between Auchterarder and Perth.
Aberuthven church and cemetery
Ruined chapel and old graveyard in village of Aberuthven between Auchterarder and Perth.
Baillielands Farm , Aberuthven, Perthshire Large stack of silage in black poly bags for winter feed.
Baillielands Farm , Aberuthven, Perthshire
Large stack of silage in black poly bags for winter feed.
Kirklands of Damside
Kirklands of Damside
A824 Kirklands of Damside farm
A824
Kirklands of Damside farm
New Growth Kirklands of Damside farm.
New Growth
Kirklands of Damside farm.
Crop at entrance to Farm, Perthshire Mature summer crop at Nether Fordun Farm near Auchterarder.
Crop at entrance to Farm, Perthshire
Mature summer crop at Nether Fordun Farm near Auchterarder.
Autumn Grazing Looking south to Kirklands of Damside at Bailielands near Auchterarder
Autumn Grazing
Looking south to Kirklands of Damside at Bailielands near Auchterarder
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Mount Wood is located at Grid Ref: NN9615 (Lat: 56.324168, Lng: -3.6752302)

Unitary Authority: Perth and Kinross

Police Authority: Tayside

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