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Cunnoquhie West Hill Wood

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Cunnoquhie West Hill Wood

Pathcondie from Monimail Looking north-westwards up the hill from Monimail towards Pathcondie.
Pathcondie from Monimail Credit: Scott Cormie

Cunnoquhie West Hill Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Fife, Scotland. Covering an area of approximately 40 hectares, this ancient forest boasts a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

The woodland is predominantly made up of mature broadleaf trees such as oak, ash, and beech, which create a dense canopy overhead, providing shade and shelter for the numerous species that call this woodland home. The forest floor is carpeted with a rich variety of plant life, including bluebells, primroses, and ferns, adding to the enchanting atmosphere of the wood.

Cunnoquhie West Hill Wood is a haven for wildlife, with a wide array of birds, mammals, and insects inhabiting the area. Visitors may catch a glimpse of red squirrels, roe deer, and even pine martens as they explore the winding pathways that meander through the woodland. The chorus of bird songs, including the melodious tunes of thrushes and warblers, fills the air, providing a symphony of sounds that enhance the tranquility of the environment.

The wood is also of historical significance, with remnants of Iron Age settlements and ancient burial grounds dating back thousands of years. These archaeological features add an extra layer of intrigue to the woodland, attracting those interested in the area's rich history.

Overall, Cunnoquhie West Hill Wood is a captivating natural gem that offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the beauty of Scotland's woodlands and discover the secrets held within its ancient trees.

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Cunnoquhie West Hill Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.329062/-3.1333419 or Grid Reference NO3015. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Pathcondie from Monimail Looking north-westwards up the hill from Monimail towards Pathcondie.
Pathcondie from Monimail
Looking north-westwards up the hill from Monimail towards Pathcondie.
Letham Toll Letham Toll on the A92, viewed from the minor road to the south-east.
Letham Toll
Letham Toll on the A92, viewed from the minor road to the south-east.
Nisbetfield from the south Looking north from Monimail up the hill to Nisbetfield.
Nisbetfield from the south
Looking north from Monimail up the hill to Nisbetfield.
Sheepfold at Dunboghill
Sheepfold at Dunboghill
Abandoned farm at Gowdie Wonderful views to the south and east, with Hopetown monument just visible on the skyline
Abandoned farm at Gowdie
Wonderful views to the south and east, with Hopetown monument just visible on the skyline
Collairniehill farm ruin
Collairniehill farm ruin
Shelter in the hills Three-sided shelter hidden high above Dunbog containing some picnic tables
Shelter in the hills
Three-sided shelter hidden high above Dunbog containing some picnic tables
Deer fence and gate Balmeadow Hill Newly planted woodland on Balmeadow Hill is protected with an extensive deer fence. Hopetoun Monument on the skyline.
Deer fence and gate Balmeadow Hill
Newly planted woodland on Balmeadow Hill is protected with an extensive deer fence. Hopetoun Monument on the skyline.
Abandoned cattle feeders Monimail to Dunbog track These cattle feeders are on the old track between Monimail and Dunbog at the junction with the track to Cairneyhill Farm and Lindores Loch. The new wind turbine can just be seen through the haze as the track dips down to Dunbog. This is a good place to stop for a rest when walking or mountain biking over the North Fife Hills. Note that there is at least one additional photograph of these feeders on Geograph mapped to the wrong location.
Abandoned cattle feeders Monimail to Dunbog track
These cattle feeders are on the old track between Monimail and Dunbog at the junction with the track to Cairneyhill Farm and Lindores Loch. The new wind turbine can just be seen through the haze as the track dips down to Dunbog. This is a good place to stop for a rest when walking or mountain biking over the North Fife Hills. Note that there is at least one additional photograph of these feeders on Geograph mapped to the wrong location.
Gowdie A ruined farm above Letham. The grass above is grazed by cattle in the Summer months, the dark green is oilseed rape which had just started its Spring growth spurt.
Gowdie
A ruined farm above Letham. The grass above is grazed by cattle in the Summer months, the dark green is oilseed rape which had just started its Spring growth spurt.
Gowdie A ruined farm above Letham.
Gowdie
A ruined farm above Letham.
Oilseed rape, Gowdie Arable land above Letham with a view towards Mount Hill.
Oilseed rape, Gowdie
Arable land above Letham with a view towards Mount Hill.
Ruin, Gowdie East gable end of the farmhouse. I passed by quickly, it looks like a deep breath is all that is needed to bring it down. The stonework is interesting, undressed stone, probably cleared off the fields. The igneous rock of the Ochil Hills is not far beneath the surface here.
Ruin, Gowdie
East gable end of the farmhouse. I passed by quickly, it looks like a deep breath is all that is needed to bring it down. The stonework is interesting, undressed stone, probably cleared off the fields. The igneous rock of the Ochil Hills is not far beneath the surface here.
Hill above Gowdie A 198m summit with mobile mast. I cannot find the name of the hill, but I would bet Gowdie features in it. Did not hang about, I got the headache you used to get with early mobile telephones. There is evidence that the summit area was once wooded and there are some surviving trees here. Other than the microwaves, a rather lovely place.
Hill above Gowdie
A 198m summit with mobile mast. I cannot find the name of the hill, but I would bet Gowdie features in it. Did not hang about, I got the headache you used to get with early mobile telephones. There is evidence that the summit area was once wooded and there are some surviving trees here. Other than the microwaves, a rather lovely place.
View towards Dunbog Hill A field of sheep, the only livestock I saw today, although in Summer there are always a lot of cattle up here. The pale object in the dip is a combine. There are about seven people walking across the far slope, the sheep were not too bothered.
View towards Dunbog Hill
A field of sheep, the only livestock I saw today, although in Summer there are always a lot of cattle up here. The pale object in the dip is a combine. There are about seven people walking across the far slope, the sheep were not too bothered.
Hills behind Letham Over the back from Gowdie overlooking a mixed landscape of arable land, small woods and open grazing with a lot of whins growing, especially on Collairnie Hill, my destination. There is a big clearance cairn in the newly ploughed field. Gorse grows well on basalt uplands, especially where there snow drifts tend to form. The distant hill is Norman's Law and the scenery there is similar to here. They may not be high, but Fife's bit of the Ochils is very rewarding.
Hills behind Letham
Over the back from Gowdie overlooking a mixed landscape of arable land, small woods and open grazing with a lot of whins growing, especially on Collairnie Hill, my destination. There is a big clearance cairn in the newly ploughed field. Gorse grows well on basalt uplands, especially where there snow drifts tend to form. The distant hill is Norman's Law and the scenery there is similar to here. They may not be high, but Fife's bit of the Ochils is very rewarding.
View towards Collairniehill The ruin of Collairniehill lies beneath gorse covered Collairnie Hill. The distant view is past Norman's Law to Craigowl Hill in the Sidlaws, past Dundee.
View towards Collairniehill
The ruin of Collairniehill lies beneath gorse covered Collairnie Hill. The distant view is past Norman's Law to Craigowl Hill in the Sidlaws, past Dundee.
Cunnoquhie West Hill Wood The track runs along the northern and western end of the wood and is very useful for dodging fences and crops. A continuation carries on to the ruins at Gowdie. There is more woodland on Cunnoquhie West Hill than currently mapped.
Cunnoquhie West Hill Wood
The track runs along the northern and western end of the wood and is very useful for dodging fences and crops. A continuation carries on to the ruins at Gowdie. There is more woodland on Cunnoquhie West Hill than currently mapped.
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Cunnoquhie West Hill Wood is located at Grid Ref: NO3015 (Lat: 56.329062, Lng: -3.1333419)

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