Byre Wood

Wood, Forest in Dumfriesshire

Scotland

Byre Wood

Road to Kirkland Farm
Road to Kirkland Farm Credit: Steven Brown

Byre Wood is a large forest located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The wood covers an area of approximately 150 acres and is known for its diverse range of flora and fauna. The wood is predominantly made up of broadleaf trees such as oak, beech, and ash, providing a rich habitat for a variety of wildlife.

Visitors to Byre Wood can enjoy a network of well-maintained walking trails that wind through the forest, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The wood is popular with both locals and tourists, who come to explore its peaceful surroundings and experience the beauty of nature.

Byre Wood is also home to a number of species of birds, including woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds. Birdwatchers often flock to the wood to catch a glimpse of these elusive creatures in their natural habitat.

Overall, Byre Wood is a tranquil and picturesque forest that offers a peaceful retreat for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world.

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Byre Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.191283/-3.5115354 or Grid Reference NY0389. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Road to Kirkland Farm
Road to Kirkland Farm
Corses Corses cottage row.
Corses
Corses cottage row.
Access road to Harestanes Windfarm
Access road to Harestanes Windfarm
Garvald Kirkyard It was a shame that both the kirkyard and the ruins of the kirk were in such a state when I visited.  Neglected and overgrown.
Garvald Kirkyard
It was a shame that both the kirkyard and the ruins of the kirk were in such a state when I visited. Neglected and overgrown.
Minor road towards Garrel
Minor road towards Garrel
Parkland, Courance A young tree in front of an established landscape feature.
Parkland, Courance
A young tree in front of an established landscape feature.
Garvald Church graveyard Grave stone of Isabella Coupland
Garvald Church graveyard
Grave stone of Isabella Coupland
Trees Near Courance
Trees Near Courance
Minor Road Near Courance
Minor Road Near Courance
Courancehill farm Sheep farm on the eastern edge of the Forest of Ae.
Courancehill farm
Sheep farm on the eastern edge of the Forest of Ae.
Garvald Parish Church Ruin & Churchyard Ruin of Garvald Parish Church (c.1617) that was united with Kirkmichael in 1660 or 1674, it stands within a stone-walled churchyard.
Garvald Parish Church Ruin & Churchyard
Ruin of Garvald Parish Church (c.1617) that was united with Kirkmichael in 1660 or 1674, it stands within a stone-walled churchyard.
Skier tracks on exit from forest
Skier tracks on exit from forest
Entry into forest
Entry into forest
Good feeding keeps the cold out
Good feeding keeps the cold out
Lost sheep
Lost sheep
Scrub birch in clear felled area
Scrub birch in clear felled area
Yule-type logs by track
Yule-type logs by track
Winter fruits still untouched Rich in vitamin C it is a wonder these rosehips have not been taken - maybe the birds know to leave something for when times get even harder - or when only the survivors are left!
Winter fruits still untouched
Rich in vitamin C it is a wonder these rosehips have not been taken - maybe the birds know to leave something for when times get even harder - or when only the survivors are left!
Show me another place!

Byre Wood is located at Grid Ref: NY0389 (Lat: 55.191283, Lng: -3.5115354)

Unitary Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

Police Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

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