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Forester's Strip

Wood, Forest in Fife

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Forester's Strip

Village Hall and War Memorial in Coaltown of Wemyss The lovely old building was once the miners' institute.
Village Hall and War Memorial in Coaltown of Wemyss Credit: James Denham

Forester's Strip, located in Fife, Scotland, is a wood or forest area known for its natural beauty and rich biodiversity. Spanning approximately 200 hectares, this enchanting strip of woodland is a popular destination for nature lovers, hikers, and birdwatchers.

The wood is predominantly composed of native tree species, including oak, beech, birch, and Scots pine. These majestic trees provide shade and shelter for a diverse range of flora and fauna. The forest floor is adorned with a carpet of mosses, ferns, and wildflowers, creating a picturesque landscape that changes with the seasons.

Forester's Strip is traversed by several well-maintained trails, allowing visitors to explore the wood at their own pace. These paths wind through the trees, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside and glimpses of wildlife along the way. Bird enthusiasts can spot various species, such as woodpeckers, thrushes, and owls, while lucky visitors might even catch a glimpse of red squirrels or roe deer.

The wood is managed by the local forestry commission, ensuring its preservation and sustainable usage. It provides an important habitat for many species, contributing to the overall ecological balance of the area. Additionally, Forester's Strip offers recreational opportunities for locals and tourists alike, with picnic areas and designated camping spots available for overnight stays.

Overall, Forester's Strip in Fife is a captivating woodland that showcases the natural beauty and biodiversity of the region. It is a haven for nature enthusiasts, offering a peaceful retreat and a chance to connect with the wonders of the Scottish countryside.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 56.161787/-3.0966731 or Grid Reference NT3197. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Village Hall and War Memorial in Coaltown of Wemyss The lovely old building was once the miners' institute.
Village Hall and War Memorial in Coaltown of Wemyss
The lovely old building was once the miners' institute.
River Ore Downstream view from a footbridge at Tullybreck.
River Ore
Downstream view from a footbridge at Tullybreck.
Wemyss Wood A ride carrying power lines.
Wemyss Wood
A ride carrying power lines.
Open cast Admin block for an opencast site. The path from Tullybreck still goes.
Open cast
Admin block for an opencast site. The path from Tullybreck still goes.
New Bridge Strips A track, Queen Mary's Road, runs down through the strip wood towards the now rather old looking New Bridge (known as the Barrel Bridge). This was probably a road once. On the left some large scale ground works are in progress for either construction or open cast coal mining. On the right are existing open cast workings.
New Bridge Strips
A track, Queen Mary's Road, runs down through the strip wood towards the now rather old looking New Bridge (known as the Barrel Bridge). This was probably a road once. On the left some large scale ground works are in progress for either construction or open cast coal mining. On the right are existing open cast workings.
New Bridge Strips Queen Mary's Road approaches the Barrel Bridge over the Ore. The road runs through a strip wood and usefully crosses an area of open cast mining.
New Bridge Strips
Queen Mary's Road approaches the Barrel Bridge over the Ore. The road runs through a strip wood and usefully crosses an area of open cast mining.
Gas vent The Fife Coastal Path crosses the site formerly occupied by the Michael Colliery and this concrete slab with a mine gas vent fenced off in its centre is evidence of that. The Michael Colliery, Scotland's biggest and deepest coal mine, opened in 1897 and closed in September 1967 after a seam of coal ignited 1800 feet below the ground killing nine men. A monument was erected in East Wemyss in 1992 on the 25th anniversary of the fatal fire. Three years later, the pithead gear was demolished and little remains to remind one of this once-thriving colliery.
Gas vent
The Fife Coastal Path crosses the site formerly occupied by the Michael Colliery and this concrete slab with a mine gas vent fenced off in its centre is evidence of that. The Michael Colliery, Scotland's biggest and deepest coal mine, opened in 1897 and closed in September 1967 after a seam of coal ignited 1800 feet below the ground killing nine men. A monument was erected in East Wemyss in 1992 on the 25th anniversary of the fatal fire. Three years later, the pithead gear was demolished and little remains to remind one of this once-thriving colliery.
No sign of the coast This section of the Fife Coastal Path to the west of East Wemyss affords little view in either direction.
No sign of the coast
This section of the Fife Coastal Path to the west of East Wemyss affords little view in either direction.
Ore Mills At the end of the dismantled Thornton to Methil Branch Railway as it crossed Orrsmill Road. the Edinburgh to Aberdeen Railway seen in the background
Ore Mills
At the end of the dismantled Thornton to Methil Branch Railway as it crossed Orrsmill Road. the Edinburgh to Aberdeen Railway seen in the background
Bin day, Coaltown of Wemyss There are two dustbin lorries. The rear one had been collecting recyclable waste and the one in front was about to collect the landfill waste from the house beside me.
Bin day, Coaltown of Wemyss
There are two dustbin lorries. The rear one had been collecting recyclable waste and the one in front was about to collect the landfill waste from the house beside me.
Arable land, Coaltown of Wemyss Looking towards Bowhouse Strip.
Arable land, Coaltown of Wemyss
Looking towards Bowhouse Strip.
Arable land, Lochhead This grid square is about 50:50 farmland/woodland.
Arable land, Lochhead
This grid square is about 50:50 farmland/woodland.
Track, Moss Wood The track fades a bit once west of the Scout camp. This may be due to the open cast workings in the area.
Track, Moss Wood
The track fades a bit once west of the Scout camp. This may be due to the open cast workings in the area.
Oilseed rape, Standing Stane Road Farmland amongst the woods along the very busy and extremely unpleasant Standing Stane Road (A915).
Oilseed rape, Standing Stane Road
Farmland amongst the woods along the very busy and extremely unpleasant Standing Stane Road (A915).
Arable land, Woodbank Cereal crops and strip woods, typical of inland of Wemyss.
Arable land, Woodbank
Cereal crops and strip woods, typical of inland of Wemyss.
Track, Wemyss Signposted for East Wemyss this track had had its mud restored by a night of rainfall. It runs between an arable field and Standingstone Park Plantation.
Track, Wemyss
Signposted for East Wemyss this track had had its mud restored by a night of rainfall. It runs between an arable field and Standingstone Park Plantation.
Minor road, Coaltown of Wemyss The road runs to the A915. On the right is Lady Grosvenor Gait, a new housing estate which I suspect is named after a colliery.
Minor road, Coaltown of Wemyss
The road runs to the A915. On the right is Lady Grosvenor Gait, a new housing estate which I suspect is named after a colliery.
Minor road, Lochhead It links the A915 with Coaltown of Wemyss.
Minor road, Lochhead
It links the A915 with Coaltown of Wemyss.
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Forester's Strip is located at Grid Ref: NT3197 (Lat: 56.161787, Lng: -3.0966731)

Unitary Authority: Fife

Police Authority: Fife

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