Heggie's Muir Wood

Wood, Forest in Fife

Scotland

Heggie's Muir Wood

Fields at Ballomill, Ladybank
Fields at Ballomill, Ladybank Credit: Mike Pennington

Heggie's Muir Wood, located in Fife, Scotland, is a charming forest area that stretches across approximately 140 acres of land. The wood is situated near the village of Auchtermuchty, offering visitors a peaceful and serene escape from the bustling city life. It is well-known for its diverse range of trees, wildlife, and tranquil atmosphere.

The woodland is primarily composed of native broadleaf trees, including oak, birch, and beech, which create a picturesque canopy and provide a habitat for a variety of bird species. The forest floor is adorned with a vibrant array of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, adding to the wood's natural beauty.

Heggie's Muir Wood is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and birdwatchers. Several well-maintained trails wind through the wood, allowing visitors to explore its remarkable landscapes and discover hidden gems. Along the paths, benches are strategically placed, inviting visitors to sit and appreciate the peaceful surroundings.

The wood also boasts a rich historical significance. It is believed to have been a part of an ancient hunting forest in the medieval period and has remnants of old stone walls and ditches that once marked its boundaries. These historical features provide an insight into the wood's past and add an element of intrigue to its charm.

Overall, Heggie's Muir Wood is a haven for those seeking tranquility and a connection with nature. Its breathtaking landscapes, diverse flora and fauna, and historical significance make it a must-visit destination for both locals and tourists alike.

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Heggie's Muir Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.281774/-3.1015759 or Grid Reference NO3110. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Fields at Ballomill, Ladybank
Fields at Ballomill, Ladybank
Walk through the woods The mixed woodland to the west of Springfield is called The Moor.
Walk through the woods
The mixed woodland to the west of Springfield is called The Moor.
View towards Peterhead Farm
View towards Peterhead Farm
Trig point by the tracks Not every trig point is up a mountain...    Ballomill trig point (TP0996) in the classic concrete 'Hotine pillar' design (<span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Hotine" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Hotine">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> ) sits at an elevation of 41 metres and had "third order" status according to the trigpointing.uk web site.    The X50 sign behind it is a 50 mph 'wrong direction special speed restriction board': if a train is running 'wrong line' (in the opposite direction to normal, i.e., away from the photographer) on the track nearest to the fence, the sign warns of the need to slow down for a level crossing about 1 km ahead.
Trig point by the tracks
Not every trig point is up a mountain... Ballomill trig point (TP0996) in the classic concrete 'Hotine pillar' design (LinkExternal link ) sits at an elevation of 41 metres and had "third order" status according to the trigpointing.uk web site. The X50 sign behind it is a 50 mph 'wrong direction special speed restriction board': if a train is running 'wrong line' (in the opposite direction to normal, i.e., away from the photographer) on the track nearest to the fence, the sign warns of the need to slow down for a level crossing about 1 km ahead.
Battery boxes Critical rail infrastructure such as signals and level crossings must be 'fail safe' in the event of a power failure and this array of battery cabinets is associated with the adjacent automatic half-barrier crossing.
Battery boxes
Critical rail infrastructure such as signals and level crossings must be 'fail safe' in the event of a power failure and this array of battery cabinets is associated with the adjacent automatic half-barrier crossing.
AHB crossing Automatic half-barrier crossing where the main line between Edinburgh and Dundee crosses the minor road from Pitlessie to Bow of Fife.
AHB crossing
Automatic half-barrier crossing where the main line between Edinburgh and Dundee crosses the minor road from Pitlessie to Bow of Fife.
Minor road to Bow of Fife An AHB crossing can just be seen in the distance.   The weather was very gloomy...
Minor road to Bow of Fife
An AHB crossing can just be seen in the distance. The weather was very gloomy...
Council houses, Church Street, Ladybank
Council houses, Church Street, Ladybank
Play area, Beech Street, Ladybank
Play area, Beech Street, Ladybank
Trackside vegetation near Ladybank
Trackside vegetation near Ladybank
Near Gravelpit Wood
Near Gravelpit Wood
Near Pitlessie Common
Near Pitlessie Common
Field by Heggie's Muir Wood
Field by Heggie's Muir Wood
Lawfield Barn
Lawfield Barn
Barn, Ballomill
Barn, Ballomill
Railway, Ballomill. The railway connecting the Forth and Tay Bridges.
Railway, Ballomill.
The railway connecting the Forth and Tay Bridges.
Planting tatties. Potato planting at Ballomill.
Planting tatties.
Potato planting at Ballomill.
Peterhead Farm, prior to conversion into small whisky distillery These old farm buildings have been bought by a consortium of malt whisky enthusiasts to convert into a private mini-distillery
Peterhead Farm, prior to conversion into small whisky distillery
These old farm buildings have been bought by a consortium of malt whisky enthusiasts to convert into a private mini-distillery
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Heggie's Muir Wood is located at Grid Ref: NO3110 (Lat: 56.281774, Lng: -3.1015759)

Unitary Authority: Fife

Police Authority: Fife

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