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Càrn na Croiche Plantation

Wood, Forest in Morayshire

Scotland

Càrn na Croiche Plantation

Upper Lynmore Wood
Upper Lynmore Wood Credit: Richard Webb

Càrn na Croiche Plantation is a vast woodland area located in Morayshire, Scotland. Spanning over hundreds of hectares, it is one of the largest plantations in the region. The plantation is situated near the village of Aberlour and is easily accessible by road.

The woodland is characterized by a diverse range of tree species, including Scots pine, oak, birch, and spruce. These trees create a rich and vibrant ecosystem, providing habitat for numerous bird species, mammals, and insects. The plantation is particularly known for its population of red squirrels, which can often be seen darting through the treetops.

Càrn na Croiche Plantation offers several walking trails and paths, allowing visitors to explore the beauty of the woodland. These trails are well-maintained and marked, making it easy for both beginners and experienced hikers to navigate their way through the forest.

The plantation also serves as an important site for timber production. Sustainable forestry practices are employed within the woodland, ensuring the responsible management of the trees. Periodic thinning and replanting are carried out to maintain the health and productivity of the woodland.

Overall, Càrn na Croiche Plantation is a picturesque and ecologically significant woodland area in Morayshire. Its diverse range of tree species, wildlife, and well-maintained trails make it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

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Càrn na Croiche Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.377617/-3.6289808 or Grid Reference NJ0233. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Upper Lynmore Wood
Upper Lynmore Wood
Dava Moor View towards Carn Ruigh Chorrach.
Dava Moor
View towards Carn Ruigh Chorrach.
A939 towards Grantown on Spey
A939 towards Grantown on Spey
A939 towards Grantown on Spey
A939 towards Grantown on Spey
Dava Way following old railway track bed
Dava Way following old railway track bed
Farm track on Dava Moor
Farm track on Dava Moor
Eyeing Us For once, these sheep didn't turn tail as we approached, but stood their ground and eyed us balefully. Makes a change from photographs of ovine posteriors.
Eyeing Us
For once, these sheep didn't turn tail as we approached, but stood their ground and eyed us balefully. Makes a change from photographs of ovine posteriors.
Fungus One of several similar fungi in the path, but this one seems to be broken open.
Fungus
One of several similar fungi in the path, but this one seems to be broken open.
Dava Summit That's 1052 feet, of course, which is 321 metres.
Dava Summit
That's 1052 feet, of course, which is 321 metres.
Dava Summit Just in case you didn't notice <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7288499">NJ0134 : Dava Summit</a>, there's a more modest sign on the other side of the track telling you the same thing. You can see how close the A939 road is; this is one of several points where there is access from the road to the waymarked path.
Dava Summit
Just in case you didn't notice NJ0134 : Dava Summit, there's a more modest sign on the other side of the track telling you the same thing. You can see how close the A939 road is; this is one of several points where there is access from the road to the waymarked path.
Last View from the Dava Way Or first view of the moor if you have started from Grantown. Towards Grantown, the Dava Way enters a succession of woods and cuttings here.
Last View from the Dava Way
Or first view of the moor if you have started from Grantown. Towards Grantown, the Dava Way enters a succession of woods and cuttings here.
Railway Cutting This is one of several deep cuttings between Dava Moor and Grantown-on-Spey. It cuts through granite of the Grantown Pluton.
Railway Cutting
This is one of several deep cuttings between Dava Moor and Grantown-on-Spey. It cuts through granite of the Grantown Pluton.
Waymarker At this point the path from the car park for Huntly's Cave crosses the Dava Way.
Waymarker
At this point the path from the car park for Huntly's Cave crosses the Dava Way.
Field beside the Dava Way As the Dava Way descends towards Grantown-on-Spey, there are gaps between cuttings where view of the surrounding countryside can be enjoyed.
Field beside the Dava Way
As the Dava Way descends towards Grantown-on-Spey, there are gaps between cuttings where view of the surrounding countryside can be enjoyed.
Dava Way Walkers enjoying the view in one of the gaps in the woods beside the Dava Way.
Dava Way
Walkers enjoying the view in one of the gaps in the woods beside the Dava Way.
Dava Way For a short distance here the Dava Way is flanked by open woodland and a few trackside birches.
Dava Way
For a short distance here the Dava Way is flanked by open woodland and a few trackside birches.
Near Glaschoil A grassy field slopes down to the Allt an Fhithich from the trackbed of the former Highland Railway, now the Dava Way.
Near Glaschoil
A grassy field slopes down to the Allt an Fhithich from the trackbed of the former Highland Railway, now the Dava Way.
Lower Lynmore Wood The Dava Way passes through Lower Lynmore Wood here. This isn't deep gloomy woodland, but open birch woods.
Lower Lynmore Wood
The Dava Way passes through Lower Lynmore Wood here. This isn't deep gloomy woodland, but open birch woods.
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Càrn na Croiche Plantation is located at Grid Ref: NJ0233 (Lat: 57.377617, Lng: -3.6289808)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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