Cluny Muir

Wood, Forest in Fife

Scotland

Cluny Muir

Strathore trig pillar Strathore is flat and low lying. Land use is divided between farming and the remains of the coal industry. The pillar is beside a private drive running across arable land. — Strathore trig pillar Credit: Richard Webb

Cluny Muir, located in Fife, Scotland, is a picturesque wood nestled in the heart of the countryside. Spanning over 100 acres, it is a haven for nature enthusiasts and a popular destination for local residents and tourists alike.

The wood is predominantly composed of native Scottish trees, including oak, birch, and beech, which create a lush and vibrant environment. The dense foliage provides a natural habitat for a variety of wildlife, such as red squirrels, deer, and numerous bird species, making it an ideal spot for birdwatching and wildlife photography.

Cluny Muir offers a network of well-maintained paths that wind their way through the wood, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. These trails cater to all ages and fitness levels, making it accessible for families, casual walkers, and seasoned hikers. Along the paths, visitors can enjoy the tranquility of the forest while listening to the soothing sounds of birdsong and the rustling of leaves underfoot.

The wood also features a designated picnic area, where visitors can relax and enjoy a meal amidst the natural surroundings. Additionally, there are several benches scattered throughout the wood, providing opportunities for rest and contemplation.

Cluny Muir is easily accessible, with ample parking available for visitors. The wood is open year-round, allowing visitors to experience its ever-changing beauty throughout the seasons. Whether it's a leisurely stroll, a family outing, or a chance to connect with nature, Cluny Muir offers a peaceful and rejuvenating experience for all.

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Cluny Muir Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.156728/-3.2121262 or Grid Reference NT2496. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Strathore trig pillar

Strathore is flat and low lying. Land use is divided between farming and the remains of the coal industry. The pillar is beside a private drive running across arable land.

Richard Webb

Cluny Clays Archery Hall

Archery (indoors and outdoors) is only one of the many activities available at Cluny Clays. There's a golf course, shooting, restaurant etc too.

James Allan

Dothan Farm

Viewed from the north

James Allan

Clunie roundabout

Mini roundabout at Clunie road junction, viewed from the south

James Allan

The Begg Farm OCCS

Looking east from near Dothan Farm, The Begg Farm is not really a farm anymore but an open cast coal pit. Link

Simon Johnston

Bridge across the River Ore

Railway bridge carrying the link from Cardenden to Thornton over the fast flowing Ore. A three span bridge. The span on the left is a tunnel to allow access for vehicles to Fosserton.

Simon Johnston

Goon Tower

A lofted Trap to get those clays out and up high. Nothing moves in these woods. If it does it is shot. Littered with orange painted pieces of clay, the upper class twits, and sometimes even the likes of me, can be heard ... "Puuuuuwwwwlllll"

Simon Johnston

Farmland

Looking towards Fosterton Farm

John Darcy

Rough Park Plantation

The B981 to Kirkcaldy is in the foreground.

James Allan

The muddy road to Pitlochie

Farm track just south of the railway bridge.

James Allan

Pitlochie Farm

Isolated farm, south of Kinglassie.

James Allan

Cluny Mains

The barn at Cluny Mains is the home of Elite Falconry. This shows some of the falcons enjoying the November sunshine outside.

Anne Burgess

Once a hospital

These buildings were built as an isolation hospital (serving mainly patients with diphtheria, scarlet fever, meningitis etc); later one building was used as a hotel but now the whole place seems to have been abandoned.

James Allan

Derelict building

These buildings were built as part of an isolation hospital (serving mainly patients with diphtheria, scarlet fever, meningitis etc); later one building was used as a hotel but now the whole place seems to have been abandoned.

James Allan