Ramphlat Wood

Wood, Forest in Morayshire

Scotland

Ramphlat Wood

Altyre House and Lake From the bank beside the road. There are few gaps in the vegetation, making it difficult to photograph well. — Altyre House and Lake Credit: Anne Burgess

Ramphlat Wood is a picturesque forest located in Morayshire, Scotland. It spans an area of approximately 200 acres and is known for its diverse range of flora and fauna. The wood is predominantly composed of native Scottish trees such as oak, birch, and pine, which create a dense and enchanting canopy above.

The forest floor is covered in a thick carpet of mosses, ferns, and wildflowers, adding to the natural beauty of the area. Ramphlat Wood is also intersected by a meandering stream, which adds to the tranquility and serenity of the environment.

The wood is home to a variety of wildlife, including red squirrels, roe deer, and numerous bird species. Birdwatchers can spot woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds in the forest. The wood provides an excellent habitat for these creatures and is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers.

Ramphlat Wood offers several walking trails that meander through the forest, providing visitors with an opportunity to explore the natural wonders at their own pace. The trails are well-maintained and offer breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.

The wood is open to the public throughout the year, and visitors are encouraged to respect the natural environment by adhering to designated paths and taking their litter with them. Ramphlat Wood is a haven for those seeking solace in nature and an ideal destination for anyone looking to immerse themselves in the beauty of the Scottish countryside.

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Ramphlat Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.559921/-3.6456566 or Grid Reference NJ0153. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Altyre House and Lake

From the bank beside the road. There are few gaps in the vegetation, making it difficult to photograph well.

Anne Burgess

Sluie Cottage

Steven Brown

Road to Mains of Sluie

Steven Brown

Road to Mains of Sluie

This gravel road appears to have been recently regraded.

Steven Brown

Altyre Chapel

A timber church, built circa 1900. It is part of the Scottish Episcopal Church, linked with St John's Church in Forres. It is a Category C listed building. Link

Craig Wallace

Darnaway Forest

The path in the right of this image leads off the main track and provides a very pleasant walk through the beech and oak trees that form this part of the forest. The path is marked on the first edition OS 25" map of 1872

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Carving on a beech tree in Darnaway Forest

Although most the carving on this beech tree trunk is illegible, the date 7.7.1942 is clear. The tree is on the edge of an old path unmarked path near the private burial ground in Darnaway Forest

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Path in Darnaway Forest

Although marked on the Os maps, the path is rather vague in this part of the forest and is probably little used in recent times. There are some fine mature holly trees amongst the dominant beech trees.

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Dry Stone Wall in Darnaway Forest

An old dry stone wall covered in moss, probably part of the nearby Darnaway Castle policies

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Dry Stone Wall in Darnaway Forest

An old dry stone wall covered in moss, probably part of the nearby Darnaway Castle policies. The wall is not continuous and has either fallen down or become covered in vegetation along much of its length

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