Lainchoil Plantation

Wood, Forest in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Lainchoil Plantation

Minor road towards Nethy Bridge
Minor road towards Nethy Bridge Credit: Steven Brown

Lainchoil Plantation is a sprawling woodland located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. Covering a vast area, it is renowned for its rich biodiversity and stunning natural beauty. The plantation is predominantly composed of a mix of coniferous and deciduous trees, creating a diverse and vibrant ecosystem.

The forest floor is adorned with a lush carpet of ferns and a variety of ground-covering plants, providing a habitat for numerous small mammals, birds, and insects. The towering trees, including species like Scots pine, birch, and oak, offer shelter and nesting sites for a wide range of bird species, such as woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds.

Lainchoil Plantation is also home to a diverse array of wildlife, including red deer, roe deer, and foxes. These animals can often be spotted roaming freely among the trees, adding to the area's natural charm.

The plantation is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, offering numerous walking trails and opportunities for exploration. Visitors can enjoy picturesque views of the surrounding countryside, with the nearby mountain ranges providing a stunning backdrop.

Furthermore, Lainchoil Plantation also plays a vital role in conservation efforts, as it serves as a carbon sink, helping to mitigate the effects of climate change. The sustainable management practices implemented in the plantation ensure the preservation of its natural resources for future generations to enjoy.

Overall, Lainchoil Plantation is a captivating woodland retreat, offering a peaceful and immersive experience amidst the beauty of nature.

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Lainchoil Plantation Images

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Minor road towards Nethy Bridge
Minor road towards Nethy Bridge
Minor road towards Dorback
Minor road towards Dorback
Minor road towards Dorback
Minor road towards Dorback
Minor road towards Dorback
Minor road towards Dorback
Lainchoill Plantation, Nethy Bridge
Lainchoill Plantation, Nethy Bridge
Downstream view, Dorback Water Heather moorland and pine forest by this tributary of the Nethy and the Spey.
Downstream view, Dorback Water
Heather moorland and pine forest by this tributary of the Nethy and the Spey.
Moorland near Corriechullie A wide expanse of near level heathery moorland occupying an area below the hills.
Moorland near Corriechullie
A wide expanse of near level heathery moorland occupying an area below the hills.
Moorland and mountain The near level area of moorland across which runs the minor minor road from the A939 to Nethy Bridge affords a view towards the Cairngorms, snow streaked in the distance. An 'island' of pasture and woodland in the middle distance around a hill above Lainchoil.
Moorland and mountain
The near level area of moorland across which runs the minor minor road from the A939 to Nethy Bridge affords a view towards the Cairngorms, snow streaked in the distance. An 'island' of pasture and woodland in the middle distance around a hill above Lainchoil.
Minor road towards Nethy Bridge
Minor road towards Nethy Bridge
Minor road towards Nethy Bridge
Minor road towards Nethy Bridge
Minor road towards Nethy Bridge
Minor road towards Nethy Bridge
Rough grazing and trees near Lainchoil Carn Bheadhair is the hill in the distance, with Bynack More beyond.
Rough grazing and trees near Lainchoil
Carn Bheadhair is the hill in the distance, with Bynack More beyond.
View south west from Lainchoil Looking over the plain of the Dorback Burn to the distant Kincardine Hills, with Meall a' Bhuachaille on the left.
View south west from Lainchoil
Looking over the plain of the Dorback Burn to the distant Kincardine Hills, with Meall a' Bhuachaille on the left.
Road heading past Laintachan Serving mainly the farms in the Dorback valley.
Road heading past Laintachan
Serving mainly the farms in the Dorback valley.
Road heading towards Dorback Lodge Heading past Attinlea Beag.
Road heading towards Dorback Lodge
Heading past Attinlea Beag.
Looking towards the Cairngorms
Looking towards the Cairngorms
Scrubland north of Laggandhu
Scrubland north of Laggandhu
Rough ground by Toberaie
Rough ground by Toberaie
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Lainchoil Plantation is located at Grid Ref: NJ0519 (Lat: 57.254978, Lng: -3.5721246)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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