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Dragon's Eye Wood

Wood, Forest in Dumfriesshire

Scotland

Dragon's Eye Wood

View towards Scout Wood Looking over largely rough grazing.
View towards Scout Wood Credit: Jonathan Thacker

Dragon's Eye Wood is a captivating forest located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Covering an area of approximately 500 acres, this woodland is known for its enchanting beauty and unique geological formations. The name "Dragon's Eye" is derived from the distinctive rock formation at the heart of the wood, which resembles the eye of a mythical dragon.

The forest is predominantly composed of ancient oak trees, with their gnarled branches creating a mystical atmosphere. These ancient oaks are believed to be hundreds of years old, adding to the sense of timelessness that permeates the woodland. The forest floor is covered in a rich carpet of moss and ferns, creating a lush and verdant undergrowth.

The centerpiece of Dragon's Eye Wood is the Dragon's Eye Rock, a large granite outcrop that stands about 20 feet tall. Its striking resemblance to a dragon's eye has fascinated visitors for centuries, sparking numerous legends and folklore. The rock formation is a popular spot for photographers and nature enthusiasts, who are captivated by its unique shape and the stunning views it offers of the surrounding forest.

The wood is also home to a diverse array of flora and fauna. The forest provides a habitat for a variety of bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and red kites. Deer, rabbits, and squirrels can also be spotted among the trees, adding to the natural charm of the woodland.

Dragon's Eye Wood is a true gem of Dumfriesshire, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature and explore the mysterious allure of the dragon's eye.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 55.082276/-3.0763325 or Grid Reference NY3176. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

View towards Scout Wood Looking over largely rough grazing.
View towards Scout Wood
Looking over largely rough grazing.
Sheep pasture near Solwaybank
Sheep pasture near Solwaybank
Grazing sheep On a raised area above the surrounding bog.
Grazing sheep
On a raised area above the surrounding bog.
Looking towards Cadgillhead Cadgillhead stands above the surrounding land much of which is very wet pasture.
Looking towards Cadgillhead
Cadgillhead stands above the surrounding land much of which is very wet pasture.
Twisted trees, Solwaybank Trees by the roadside in a landscape dominated by rough grazing.
Twisted trees, Solwaybank
Trees by the roadside in a landscape dominated by rough grazing.
Rough grazing, Solwaybank
Rough grazing, Solwaybank
Ned's Beck
Ned's Beck
Wet grassfield close to Ned's Beck
Wet grassfield close to Ned's Beck
Grazing land near Charlie's Mire
Grazing land near Charlie's Mire
Former tollhouse Surveyed by the Milestone Society. On a very minor road north east from Kirtlebridge towards Langholm. This former tollhouse, called Barr House, is just west of Solway Bank at Turnpike Knowe. This was on the route of the Annan to Langholm turnpike of 1777.
Former tollhouse
Surveyed by the Milestone Society. On a very minor road north east from Kirtlebridge towards Langholm. This former tollhouse, called Barr House, is just west of Solway Bank at Turnpike Knowe. This was on the route of the Annan to Langholm turnpike of 1777.
Old Dam This was the dam across the Hall Burn that supplied the water for the water wheel at Barngliesh. We always knew it as 'The Waterfall'
Old Dam
This was the dam across the Hall Burn that supplied the water for the water wheel at Barngliesh. We always knew it as 'The Waterfall'
Cadgillwood Farm Farmhouse in red sandstone.
Cadgillwood Farm
Farmhouse in red sandstone.
Woodhouse Cottage Set in the trees above the valley of the Cadgill Burn.
Woodhouse Cottage
Set in the trees above the valley of the Cadgill Burn.
Track to Charlie's Mire and Bell's Flow An extensive boggy area adjoining the headwaters of the River Sark.
Track to Charlie's Mire and Bell's Flow
An extensive boggy area adjoining the headwaters of the River Sark.
Woodside Woodside lies beyond the valley of the Woodside Burn. Beyond the trees, the open moor rises to Leaheads Hill <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NY3179">NY3179</a>.
Woodside
Woodside lies beyond the valley of the Woodside Burn. Beyond the trees, the open moor rises to Leaheads Hill NY3179.
Field near Pingle Farm Milestone Wood to the left.
Field near Pingle Farm
Milestone Wood to the left.
Barn near Pingle Bridge Cottage
Barn near Pingle Bridge Cottage
Woodside Burn The flattish wet pastures are interrupted by the Woodside Burn which has dissected the plateau near Allfornaught.
Woodside Burn
The flattish wet pastures are interrupted by the Woodside Burn which has dissected the plateau near Allfornaught.
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Dragon's Eye Wood is located at Grid Ref: NY3176 (Lat: 55.082276, Lng: -3.0763325)

Unitary Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

Police Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

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