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Black Hillocks Wood

Wood, Forest in Angus

Scotland

Black Hillocks Wood

Fields and trees, Egno Moss Most the woodland marked on maps as Reedie Strip has been cleared.
Fields and trees, Egno Moss Credit: Mike Pennington

Black Hillocks Wood is a stunning forest located in Angus, Scotland. Covering an area of approximately 200 hectares, this woodland is known for its rich biodiversity and picturesque landscape. It is situated near the village of Tannadice, just a few miles east of Forfar.

The wood is dominated by a variety of tree species, including Scots pine, silver birch, oak, and rowan. These trees create a dense canopy, providing a sheltered habitat for numerous animal and bird species. The forest floor is covered with a diverse range of plants, such as bluebells, wood sorrel, and ferns, adding to the area's natural beauty.

Black Hillocks Wood offers several walking trails that allow visitors to explore its enchanting surroundings. The paths wind through the forest, offering glimpses of the wildlife that call this place home. Red squirrels, roe deer, and various bird species, including woodpeckers and buzzards, can often be spotted by keen observers.

In addition to its natural beauty, Black Hillocks Wood also has historical significance. The remains of ancient settlements, stone circles, and burial mounds can be found within the forest, providing a fascinating glimpse into the area's past.

Overall, Black Hillocks Wood is a captivating destination for nature enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Its diverse flora and fauna, coupled with its serene atmosphere, make it a must-visit location for anyone seeking an immersive woodland experience in Angus.

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Black Hillocks Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.651636/-3.0944317 or Grid Reference NO3251. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Fields and trees, Egno Moss Most the woodland marked on maps as Reedie Strip has been cleared.
Fields and trees, Egno Moss
Most the woodland marked on maps as Reedie Strip has been cleared.
Track on to Egno Moss A small track which begins with tarmac but eventually peters out to nothing.
Track on to Egno Moss
A small track which begins with tarmac but eventually peters out to nothing.
Church of Scotland at Airlie Behind a high wall in the hamlet of Kirkton of Airlie.
Church of Scotland at Airlie
Behind a high wall in the hamlet of Kirkton of Airlie.
Kirkton of Airlie A tiny hamlet adjoining, as its name implies, the Church of Scotland Kirk at Airlie.
Kirkton of Airlie
A tiny hamlet adjoining, as its name implies, the Church of Scotland Kirk at Airlie.
Clear felling at the Kaims of Airlie A large area of woodland to the north of the road along the Kaims of Airlie has been reduced to a pile of logs.
Clear felling at the Kaims of Airlie
A large area of woodland to the north of the road along the Kaims of Airlie has been reduced to a pile of logs.
Log pile at Kaims of Airlie A large area of woodland to the north of the road along the Kaims of Airlie has been reduced to a pile of logs. Not sure how the diagonal logs come into the equation.
Log pile at Kaims of Airlie
A large area of woodland to the north of the road along the Kaims of Airlie has been reduced to a pile of logs. Not sure how the diagonal logs come into the equation.
Cattle at the Kaims of Airlie The Kaims of Airlie is a prominent ridge on the northern edge of Strathmore. Baldovie <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NO3253">NO3253</a> is the farm which can be seen in the floor of the valley.
Cattle at the Kaims of Airlie
The Kaims of Airlie is a prominent ridge on the northern edge of Strathmore. Baldovie NO3253 is the farm which can be seen in the floor of the valley.
Larch woodland alongside the road at the Kaims of Airlie
Larch woodland alongside the road at the Kaims of Airlie
Fields at Cairnleith, near Kirriemuir A snowy Culhawk Hill in the background.
Fields at Cairnleith, near Kirriemuir
A snowy Culhawk Hill in the background.
Cattle at a feeder at Ghenty, near Kirriemuir
Cattle at a feeder at Ghenty, near Kirriemuir
Canty Burn at Ghenty, near Kirriemuir Draining Egnomoss.
Canty Burn at Ghenty, near Kirriemuir
Draining Egnomoss.
Ghenty Cottage, near Kirriemuir
Ghenty Cottage, near Kirriemuir
Aerogenerator at Ghenty, near Kirriemuir
Aerogenerator at Ghenty, near Kirriemuir
Feeding cattle in Hundred Acre Wood, Ghenty, Kirriemuir Hundred Acre Wood is just a field nowadays.
Feeding cattle in Hundred Acre Wood, Ghenty, Kirriemuir
Hundred Acre Wood is just a field nowadays.
Ghenty, near Kirriemuir
Ghenty, near Kirriemuir
Track to Lindertis, Airlie
Track to Lindertis, Airlie
Fields, Cairnleith Very close to the Highland Boundary Fault.
Fields, Cairnleith
Very close to the Highland Boundary Fault.
Fields, Cairnleith There is a stack of round silage bales on the woodland's edge.
Fields, Cairnleith
There is a stack of round silage bales on the woodland's edge.
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Black Hillocks Wood is located at Grid Ref: NO3251 (Lat: 56.651636, Lng: -3.0944317)

Unitary Authority: Angus

Police Authority: Tayside

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