Gun Wood

Wood, Forest in Perthshire

Scotland

Gun Wood

Flooded ground, Meadowbank A wetland popular with greylag geese.
Flooded ground, Meadowbank Credit: Richard Webb

Gun Wood is a picturesque forest located in Perthshire, Scotland. Covering an area of approximately 100 hectares, the wood is known for its stunning natural beauty and diverse range of flora and fauna. It is situated near the village of Wood, in close proximity to the River Tay.

The forest offers a variety of walking trails, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The trails wind through dense woodland, offering visitors the chance to immerse themselves in the peaceful and tranquil surroundings. With its towering trees and lush undergrowth, Gun Wood provides a habitat for a wide array of wildlife, including red squirrels, roe deer, and various bird species.

Gun Wood is also home to a number of rare and protected plant species, adding to its ecological significance. The forest management practices in place prioritize the conservation of these species and the preservation of the natural environment.

In addition to its natural beauty, Gun Wood has historical significance. The forest has remnants of ancient settlements, including traces of prehistoric structures and a medieval chapel. This makes it an intriguing destination for history enthusiasts and archaeology buffs.

Overall, Gun Wood in Perthshire offers visitors a chance to experience the wonders of nature, explore its diverse flora and fauna, delve into its history, and enjoy a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Gun Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.294468/-3.6152083 or Grid Reference NO0012. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Flooded ground, Meadowbank A wetland popular with greylag geese.
Flooded ground, Meadowbank
A wetland popular with greylag geese.
Ploughed field, Keltie
Ploughed field, Keltie
Maggie Wall Monument
Maggie Wall Monument
Head of the Lawbank Burn A marshy area surrounded by recently planted conifers.
Head of the Lawbank Burn
A marshy area surrounded by recently planted conifers.
A newly planted forest above the Scores Burn The moorland around Black Hill of Kippen and the Scores Burn has been planted with conifers. The new woodland appeared on the Ordnance Survey 1:50,000 map in the week after this visit.
A newly planted forest above the Scores Burn
The moorland around Black Hill of Kippen and the Scores Burn has been planted with conifers. The new woodland appeared on the Ordnance Survey 1:50,000 map in the week after this visit.
Lawbank Burn View past newly planted conifers
Lawbank Burn
View past newly planted conifers
A young plantation Most of the remaining moorland above Dunning has gone, planted with conifers. The Ochils have been the scene of a lot of conifer planting in recent years. The maps are just beginning to catch up.
A young plantation
Most of the remaining moorland above Dunning has gone, planted with conifers. The Ochils have been the scene of a lot of conifer planting in recent years. The maps are just beginning to catch up.
Road end, Piperstones Hill The end of a newly built forest road.
Road end, Piperstones Hill
The end of a newly built forest road.
Besides the Thorter Burn A new conifer plantation covering most of the former moorland between the older Rossie forest and the Dunning Glen road.
Besides the Thorter Burn
A new conifer plantation covering most of the former moorland between the older Rossie forest and the Dunning Glen road.
The glen of the Scores Burn Now forested.
The glen of the Scores Burn
Now forested.
Young conifers above the Scores Burn A new conifer plantation covering most of the former moorland between the older Rossie forest and the Dunning Glen road.
Young conifers above the Scores Burn
A new conifer plantation covering most of the former moorland between the older Rossie forest and the Dunning Glen road.
New road and plantation near Dunning A new conifer plantation covering most of the former moorland between the older Rossie forest and the Dunning Glen road.
New road and plantation near Dunning
A new conifer plantation covering most of the former moorland between the older Rossie forest and the Dunning Glen road.
New road above Dunning Almost all the remaining moorland on the north side of the Ochil Hills above Dunning has been planted with conifers. There is a network of new roads too, their exit is on the Dunning Glen road at Knowes.
New road above Dunning
Almost all the remaining moorland on the north side of the Ochil Hills above Dunning has been planted with conifers. There is a network of new roads too, their exit is on the Dunning Glen road at Knowes.
Young trees above Dunning A new conifer plantation covering most of the former moorland between the older Rossie forest and the Dunning Glen road.
Young trees above Dunning
A new conifer plantation covering most of the former moorland between the older Rossie forest and the Dunning Glen road.
Maggie Wall Monument Near Dunning.
Maggie Wall Monument
Near Dunning.
Maggie Wall Memorial
Maggie Wall Memorial
Looking into the glen of the Scores Burn
Looking into the glen of the Scores Burn
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Gun Wood is located at Grid Ref: NO0012 (Lat: 56.294468, Lng: -3.6152083)

Unitary Authority: Perth and Kinross

Police Authority: Tayside

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 56.294468,-3.6152083
Rossie Law
Ele: 324
Natural: peak
Source: NPE
Lat/Long: 56.2934994/-3.6218403
Rossie Law Hill Fort
Place: locality
Website: https://canmore.org.uk/site/26046/rossie-law
Lat/Long: 56.2936629/-3.6208459
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