Collairnie Wood

Wood, Forest in Fife

Scotland

Collairnie Wood

Collairnie Wood is a picturesque woodland located in the region of Fife, Scotland. Covering an area of approximately 80 hectares, this ancient forest is renowned for its natural beauty and diverse range of flora and fauna. The wood is situated near the village of Collessie and is easily accessible to visitors from nearby towns and cities.

The wood is primarily composed of a mixture of broadleaf and coniferous trees, creating a rich and varied landscape. Oak, beech, and birch trees dominate the canopy, providing a dense and vibrant green cover during the summer months. The forest floor is carpeted with a diverse array of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, adding to the enchanting atmosphere of the wood.

Collairnie Wood is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts, as it is home to a wide range of animal species. Red squirrels scurry amongst the tree branches, while roe deer can occasionally be spotted grazing in the clearings. The wood also attracts various bird species, including woodpeckers, tits, and owls, making it a popular destination for birdwatchers.

Visitors to Collairnie Wood can explore its numerous walking trails and immerse themselves in the tranquility of nature. The wood is well-maintained, with clear signposts and picnic spots, offering a perfect setting for a family day out or a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

Overall, Collairnie Wood is a magical woodland that showcases the natural beauty of Fife. Its lush vegetation, diverse wildlife, and serene atmosphere make it a must-visit destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

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Collairnie Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.337324/-3.1268739 or Grid Reference NO3016. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Sheepfold at Dunboghill

David

Abandoned farm at Gowdie

Wonderful views to the south and east, with Hopetown monument just visible on the skyline

David

Collairniehill farm ruin

David

Shelter in the hills

Three-sided shelter hidden high above Dunbog containing some picnic tables

David

Deer fence and gate Balmeadow Hill

Newly planted woodland on Balmeadow Hill is protected with an extensive deer fence. Hopetoun Monument on the skyline.

David

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.

Richard Webb

Gowdie

A ruined farm above Letham.

Richard Webb

Oilseed rape, Gowdie

Arable land above Letham with a view towards Mount Hill.

Richard Webb

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.

Richard Webb

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.

Richard Webb

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.

Richard Webb

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.

Richard Webb

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.

Richard Webb

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.

Richard Webb

Cunnoquhie West Hill

Although this hill is not named on the OS map, the woodland east of it is named as Cunnoquhie West Hill Wood (confusingly, and as opposed to Cunnoquhie East Hill Wood). I have therefore chosen to call it Connoquhie West Hill, but am prepared to be corrected!

Becky Williamson

Collairniehill

A ruin beneath Collairnie Hill in an area of extensive whin growth.

Richard Webb

Byre, Collairniehill

Ruined farm in the Fife Ochil Hills.

Richard Webb

Summit, Collairnie Hill

There were once more trees here, lots of stumps in the long grass. There have however been a lot of tree planting recently on the north side of the hill, so it is probably more wooded now. Cattle graze here in Summer.

Richard Webb

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Collairnie Wood is located at Grid Ref: NO3016 (Lat: 56.337324, Lng: -3.1268739)

Unitary Authority: Fife

Police Authority: Fife