Cuthill Wood

Wood, Forest in Banffshire

Scotland

Cuthill Wood

Gravel track, Keith Showground — Gravel track, Keith Showground Credit: Steven Brown

Cuthill Wood, located in Banffshire, Scotland, is a picturesque forest known for its natural beauty and rich biodiversity. Covering an area of approximately 100 hectares, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

The wood is predominantly made up of native broadleaf trees, including birch, oak, and beech, which create a stunning canopy that changes color throughout the seasons. The diverse range of flora and fauna found within the wood makes it a haven for wildlife. Visitors may spot roe deer, red squirrels, and a variety of bird species such as woodpeckers and owls.

Cuthill Wood is crisscrossed with a network of well-maintained trails, offering visitors the opportunity to explore its natural wonders. The trails are marked with signposts and provide different levels of difficulty, suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Along the way, walkers can enjoy the peaceful ambiance while listening to the sounds of nature.

The wood also boasts several picnic areas, allowing visitors to relax and enjoy a meal amidst the tranquil surroundings. For those interested in further exploration, there are nearby attractions, such as the picturesque village of Aberchirder and the historic Duff House, which is home to an art gallery.

Cuthill Wood is not just a place of natural beauty, but also plays an essential role in conservation efforts. The wood is managed sustainably, ensuring the preservation of its unique ecosystem for future generations to enjoy.

In conclusion, Cuthill Wood in Banffshire offers an idyllic setting for nature lovers, providing a peaceful retreat amidst its diverse flora and fauna. Whether exploring the trails, enjoying a picnic, or simply immersing oneself in the beauty of the surroundings, this forest is a must-visit destination for anyone seeking solace in nature.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 57.537524/-2.9597993 or Grid Reference NJ4250. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Gravel track, Keith Showground

Gravel track, Keith Showground

Prickly Sow-thistle (Sonchus asper) Developing and mature seed heads on a sow-thistle.

Prickly Sow-thistle (Sonchus asper)

Developing and mature seed heads on a sow-thistle.

Roving Trolley The trolley, presumably escaped from the supermarket in Keith, has made it as far as the old main road through the Den of Keith. There was a second one not far away; it is to be hoped that they will not breed and multiply in the wild.

Roving Trolley

The trolley, presumably escaped from the supermarket in Keith, has made it as far as the old main road through the Den of Keith. There was a second one not far away; it is to be hoped that they will not breed and multiply in the wild.

Den of Keith Mature beech trees above a carpet of Woodrush and Ramsons in the Den of Keith.

Den of Keith

Mature beech trees above a carpet of Woodrush and Ramsons in the Den of Keith.

Den of Keith A popular path follows the Den Burnthrough the woods.

Den of Keith

A popular path follows the Den Burnthrough the woods.

Den of Keith The well-used path winds through woods of Beech and Scots Pine.

Den of Keith

The well-used path winds through woods of Beech and Scots Pine.

Den of Keith The path above the Den Burn did not escape the damage in recent storms, but the fallen trees have been cleared from the path itself.

Den of Keith

The path above the Den Burn did not escape the damage in recent storms, but the fallen trees have been cleared from the path itself.

Den Burn The Den Burn rises in damp ground on the outskirts of Keith and flows south-eastwards, eventually conbining with the Burn of Tarnash to form the Burn of Drum.

Den Burn

The Den Burn rises in damp ground on the outskirts of Keith and flows south-eastwards, eventually conbining with the Burn of Tarnash to form the Burn of Drum.

Waymarker The right-hand path goes to the Falls of Tarnash, and the left-hand one returns to Keith.

Waymarker

The right-hand path goes to the Falls of Tarnash, and the left-hand one returns to Keith.

Burn of Tarnash The lower reach of the Burn of Tarnash before it meets the Den Burn.

Burn of Tarnash

The lower reach of the Burn of Tarnash before it meets the Den Burn.

Path Junction To the left is the path through the Den of Keith, and another path, not on the maps, climbs to the right to Dunnyduff.

Path Junction

To the left is the path through the Den of Keith, and another path, not on the maps, climbs to the right to Dunnyduff.

Ivy Bridge A tree wreathed in ivy stems has fallen across the Burn of Tarnash, its fall halted by another tree on this side of the burn. The ivy, preferring to grow upwards, has abandoned its original host and is now climbing the second tree.

Ivy Bridge

A tree wreathed in ivy stems has fallen across the Burn of Tarnash, its fall halted by another tree on this side of the burn. The ivy, preferring to grow upwards, has abandoned its original host and is now climbing the second tree.

Burn of Tarnash The final reach of the Burn of Tarnash before its confluence with the Den Burn just a few metres behind me.

Burn of Tarnash

The final reach of the Burn of Tarnash before its confluence with the Den Burn just a few metres behind me.

Burn of Drum Looking downstream from the point where the Burn of Tarnash and the Den Burn join to form the Burn of Drum. The bridge carries the path from the Den of Keith across to the Den of Tarnash.

Burn of Drum

Looking downstream from the point where the Burn of Tarnash and the Den Burn join to form the Burn of Drum. The bridge carries the path from the Den of Keith across to the Den of Tarnash.

A Gnarled Beech The trunk of this mature tree bears the traces of long-vanished branches.

A Gnarled Beech

The trunk of this mature tree bears the traces of long-vanished branches.

Den Crescent These houses at the end on Den Crescent enjoy an outlook over a sunny area of grass.

Den Crescent

These houses at the end on Den Crescent enjoy an outlook over a sunny area of grass.

Garden Fences Serried ranks of wooden fences behind a row of houses on Den Crescent.

Garden Fences

Serried ranks of wooden fences behind a row of houses on Den Crescent.

Groovy Smoothie Bar A mobile refreshment stall parked on semi-waste ground at the Keith end of the Den road.

Groovy Smoothie Bar

A mobile refreshment stall parked on semi-waste ground at the Keith end of the Den road.

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Cuthill Wood is located at Grid Ref: NJ4250 (Lat: 57.537524, Lng: -2.9597993)

Unitary Authority: Moray

Police Authority: North East

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Railway: switch

Lat/Long: 57.5390825/-2.960756

Railway: buffer_stop

Lat/Long: 57.5402244/-2.9608048

Design: barrel

Power: tower

Lat/Long: 57.5349033/-2.9656358

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Craft: distillery

Distillery: whisky

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Lat/Long: 57.5401092/-2.9610841

Leisure: playground

Lat/Long: 57.5382091/-2.9546146

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Lat/Long: 57.5386395/-2.9540169

Man Made: tower

Tower Type: communication

Lat/Long: 57.5346164/-2.957369

Post Box

Brand: Royal Mail

Brand Wikidata: Q638098

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Operator: Royal Mail

Operator Wikidata: Q638098

Post Box Mounting: brick_pillar

Post Box Type: wall

Ref: AB55 50

Royal Cypher: scottish_crown

Lat/Long: 57.5404784/-2.9561119

Entrance: main

Lat/Long: 57.5386412/-2.953881

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