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Clearie Woods

Wood, Forest in Angus

Scotland

Clearie Woods

Minor road near to Fallaws Wood Looking north-westward through the buttresses of a former railway bridge.
Minor road near to Fallaws Wood Credit: Peter Wood

Clearie Woods, located in the Angus region of Scotland, is a picturesque forest that spans approximately 50 hectares. This enchanting woodland is renowned for its diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

The forest is predominantly composed of native tree species, such as oak, birch, and pine, which create a lush and vibrant canopy. The dense undergrowth is home to a variety of wildflowers, including bluebells, primroses, and wood anemones, which blanket the forest floor in a colorful display during the spring months.

Clearie Woods is teeming with wildlife, providing a haven for numerous species. Birdwatchers can spot a wide array of avian species, including woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds. The forest is also home to mammals such as red squirrels, badgers, and roe deer, which can often be observed in their natural habitat.

Several well-maintained trails wind their way through Clearie Woods, offering visitors the opportunity to explore the forest's beauty. These paths vary in difficulty, catering to both casual strollers and more experienced hikers. Along the way, informative signs provide insights into the forest's ecosystem, highlighting the importance of conservation and biodiversity.

Clearie Woods is not only a haven for flora and fauna but also a place of tranquility and natural beauty. Its serene atmosphere and stunning scenery make it a wonderful spot for picnics, photography, or simply a peaceful retreat from the bustling outside world.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 56.546171/-2.7634797 or Grid Reference NO5339. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Minor road near to Fallaws Wood Looking north-westward through the buttresses of a former railway bridge.
Minor road near to Fallaws Wood
Looking north-westward through the buttresses of a former railway bridge.
Pathway to Crombie Reservoir and Country Park Looking southward.
Pathway to Crombie Reservoir and Country Park
Looking southward.
Crombie Country Park A short walk around this quiet and peaceful park after a day and a half of rain. Sodden ground but fresh air. A lot of tree damage is evident here from previous winter storms - it will take some clearing.
Crombie Country Park
A short walk around this quiet and peaceful park after a day and a half of rain. Sodden ground but fresh air. A lot of tree damage is evident here from previous winter storms - it will take some clearing.
Rocky Outcrop Most of the land around here is covered by a blanket of glacial deposits, but this outcrop has been exposed by the action of the Crombie Burn, which has carved out the nearby Crombie Den. The strata are mudstones and siltstones of the Dundee Flagstone Formation, formed about 400 million years ago.
Rocky Outcrop
Most of the land around here is covered by a blanket of glacial deposits, but this outcrop has been exposed by the action of the Crombie Burn, which has carved out the nearby Crombie Den. The strata are mudstones and siltstones of the Dundee Flagstone Formation, formed about 400 million years ago.
Crombie Den A den is a valley, usually but not always steep-sided, carved into relatively soft rock by the action of a small watercourse. They are very common in Old Red Sandstone areas like this. This is looking downstream from the road bridge.
Crombie Den
A den is a valley, usually but not always steep-sided, carved into relatively soft rock by the action of a small watercourse. They are very common in Old Red Sandstone areas like this. This is looking downstream from the road bridge.
Crombie Den A den is a valley, usually but not always steep-sided, carved into relatively soft rock by the action of a small watercourse. They are very common in Old Red Sandstone areas like this. This is looking upstream from the road bridge.
Crombie Den
A den is a valley, usually but not always steep-sided, carved into relatively soft rock by the action of a small watercourse. They are very common in Old Red Sandstone areas like this. This is looking upstream from the road bridge.
Peeling Ivy I presume that it was recent stormy winds that have peeled most of the ivy off the gable of this building.
Peeling Ivy
I presume that it was recent stormy winds that have peeled most of the ivy off the gable of this building.
Giant Heron This large model of a heron stands beside a pond next to the road into Crombie Country Park.
Giant Heron
This large model of a heron stands beside a pond next to the road into Crombie Country Park.
Visitor Centre This house contains the visitor centre at Crombie Country Park. It was not altogether a surprise to find it closed on a cold dreich January weekday.
Visitor Centre
This house contains the visitor centre at Crombie Country Park. It was not altogether a surprise to find it closed on a cold dreich January weekday.
Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) A swan making concentric ripples on the reservoir in Crombie Country Park.
Mute Swan (Cygnus olor)
A swan making concentric ripples on the reservoir in Crombie Country Park.
Crombie Reservoir The reservoir is the heart of Crombie Country Park. It was built in the mid-19th century to supply clean water to the city of Dundee, but became redundant and was opened as a country park in 1983.
Crombie Reservoir
The reservoir is the heart of Crombie Country Park. It was built in the mid-19th century to supply clean water to the city of Dundee, but became redundant and was opened as a country park in 1983.
Encroaching Water The water level in the reservoir was very high, and in a few places threatened to flood the paths round its perimeter.
Encroaching Water
The water level in the reservoir was very high, and in a few places threatened to flood the paths round its perimeter.
Crombie Reservoir This is the narrow western arm of the reservoir. It was built in the mid-19th century to supply clean water to the city of Dundee, but became redundant and was opened as a country park in 1983.
Crombie Reservoir
This is the narrow western arm of the reservoir. It was built in the mid-19th century to supply clean water to the city of Dundee, but became redundant and was opened as a country park in 1983.
Fallen Trees Several trees around Crombie Reservoir have fallen during recent storms.
Fallen Trees
Several trees around Crombie Reservoir have fallen during recent storms.
Unsafe Hide I have read that there is a hide in Crombie Country Park from which red squirrels can be observed, so I think this must be it. However the entrance to the stairs has been closed off and there are notices warning that it is unsafe to approach it.
Unsafe Hide
I have read that there is a hide in Crombie Country Park from which red squirrels can be observed, so I think this must be it. However the entrance to the stairs has been closed off and there are notices warning that it is unsafe to approach it.
Wedderswell The ruined house at Wedderswell is just outside Crombie Country Park.
Wedderswell
The ruined house at Wedderswell is just outside Crombie Country Park.
Open Woodland Assorted broadleaved trees, mainly beech, in Crombie Country Park.
Open Woodland
Assorted broadleaved trees, mainly beech, in Crombie Country Park.
Crombie Country Park A small footbridge carries the path across a drainage ditch. The immediate area seems to have suffered a lot of storm damage.
Crombie Country Park
A small footbridge carries the path across a drainage ditch. The immediate area seems to have suffered a lot of storm damage.
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Clearie Woods is located at Grid Ref: NO5339 (Lat: 56.546171, Lng: -2.7634797)

Unitary Authority: Angus

Police Authority: Tayside

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