Balronald Wood

Wood, Forest in Aberdeenshire

Scotland

Balronald Wood

Minor road towards Migvie Credit: Steven Brown

Balronald Wood, located in Aberdeenshire, is a picturesque forest that offers visitors a tranquil and enchanting experience. Spread across a vast area, the wood is known for its diverse flora and fauna, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts.

The wood is home to a wide variety of tree species, including oak, ash, birch, and pine. These towering trees create a dense canopy that provides shelter to a rich assortment of wildlife. Visitors can spot an array of bird species, such as the great spotted woodpecker, tawny owl, and chaffinch, among others. Additionally, the wood is inhabited by mammals like red squirrels, rabbits, and deer, which can often be observed roaming freely.

Balronald Wood is crisscrossed by numerous walking trails, allowing visitors to explore the natural beauty at their own pace. These pathways take visitors through enchanting woodland areas, offering stunning views of towering trees, vibrant wildflowers, and bubbling streams. The wood also boasts a number of picnic areas, providing the perfect opportunity to relax and enjoy a meal amidst the serene surroundings.

With its tranquil ambiance and stunning natural beauty, Balronald Wood is a haven for those seeking an escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether it's a leisurely stroll, bird watching, or simply enjoying the serenity, this Aberdeenshire forest truly offers a delightful experience for all nature enthusiasts.

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Balronald Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.14732/-2.9746437 or Grid Reference NJ4106. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Minor road towards Migvie

Steven Brown

A97 near Migvie

Steven Brown

Rough track on Craig Glas

Steven Brown

A97 near Witchock Loch

Steven Brown

Fields with trees south-west of A97

Agricultural land sweeps away from the A97 towards a distant mountain which is Morven.

Trevor Littlewood

Pittentaggart fields

Morven in the first white coat of winter lies behind the farmland.

Alan Reid

View of Cromar from side of Morven

Winter morning view of Cromar valley, taken from Morven.

The Fergs

Craig Walgan

Looking North West from below the Northern summit of Craig Walgan. Looking through the gap, Bad an Teachdaire can be seen behind Ardan Breac.

Keith Grinsted

Bonlee Hill

Looking North East from the track descending Hill of Allamuc with Bonlee Hill on the left. The track descends across the saddle to the right into Balronald Wood.

Keith Grinsted

Burn of Badanseaneach

Looking East across the Burn of Badanseaneach towards the saddle between Bonlee Hill and Hill of Allamuc. The track continues down into Balronald Wood. The track also runs alongside the wood South of Bonlee Hill but this track can easily be missed.

Keith Grinsted

Blue Cairn of Ladieswell (1)

This Recumbent Stone Circle is distinguished by having a large cairn inside it, and by having a full complement of orthostats interdigitated with the kerbstones of the cairn. Unfortunately the whole things is so overgrown that it is all but impossible to identify the stones. This is the approach to the cairn from the north-east, with one small identifiable orthostat in the foreground. See Link

for more details. NJ4106 : Blue Cairn of Ladieswell (2)

Anne Burgess

Blue Cairn of Ladieswell (2)

The centre of the cairn was excavated in the 19th century, leaving some holes among the stones that do not reflect its original shape. See Link

for more details. NJ4106 : Blue Cairn of Ladieswell (3)

Anne Burgess

Blue Cairn of Ladieswell (3)

This large stone is what enables archaeologists to classify the Blue Cairn as a Recumbent Stone Circle, as it is plainly a recumbent. See Link

for more details. NJ4106 : Blue Cairn of Ladieswell (4)

Anne Burgess

Blue Cairn of Ladieswell (4)

The stone at upper left is the recumbent, and the stone nearest the camera is the largest surviving orthostat, lying at a shallow angle. See Link

for more details. NJ4106 : Blue Cairn of Ladieswell (5)

Anne Burgess

Blue Cairn of Ladieswell (5)

The large moss-covered stone is probably a fallen orthostat, and there are probably kerbstones and further orthostats beyond it, but they are so covered by vegetation that it is difficult to know. See Link

for more details. NJ4106 : Blue Cairn of Ladieswell (6)

Anne Burgess