Redwells Wood

Wood, Forest in Fife

Scotland

Redwells Wood

Arable land between Drumly and Swinkle View towards Dunino Law.
Arable land between Drumly and Swinkle Credit: Richard Webb

Redwells Wood is a picturesque forest located in the region of Fife, Scotland. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, this woodland is a haven for nature enthusiasts and offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

The wood is predominantly composed of native species, including oak, birch, and Scots pine trees. These towering giants create a dense canopy that provides shade, while also allowing some sunlight to filter through to the forest floor. The result is a diverse understory of plants, including bluebells, ferns, and wildflowers that carpet the ground during the spring and summer months.

Visitors to Redwells Wood can enjoy a network of well-maintained walking trails that wind through the forest, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. These trails cater to all levels of fitness and provide opportunities for leisurely strolls or more challenging hikes. The forest is also home to an abundance of wildlife, including red squirrels, roe deer, and a variety of bird species, making it a haven for animal lovers and birdwatchers.

Additionally, Redwells Wood is a site of historical interest, with remnants of ancient settlements and archaeological features scattered throughout the area. These artifacts serve as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage that is intertwined with the natural beauty of the wood.

Overall, Redwells Wood is a captivating destination that offers visitors the chance to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature, explore its rich history, and enjoy a peaceful retreat in the heart of Fife.

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Redwells Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.266588/-2.7180704 or Grid Reference NO5508. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Arable land between Drumly and Swinkle View towards Dunino Law.
Arable land between Drumly and Swinkle
View towards Dunino Law.
Road to Kingsbarns Passing Swinkie.
Road to Kingsbarns
Passing Swinkie.
Road to Kingsbarns The road runs through a mixed farming landscape.
Road to Kingsbarns
The road runs through a mixed farming landscape.
Stubble A view over stubble towards the site of Dunino airfield by Upper Kenly. There is an anemometer mast here and there are plans to put 6 turbines here.
Stubble
A view over stubble towards the site of Dunino airfield by Upper Kenly. There is an anemometer mast here and there are plans to put 6 turbines here.
Track to Drumly This track leads from Station Road to Drumly.
Track to Drumly
This track leads from Station Road to Drumly.
Mile stone marker A milestone marker on the B 940 road from Crail to Cupar.
Mile stone marker
A milestone marker on the B 940 road from Crail to Cupar.
Farm track The view of a farm track and woodland as seen from the B940, opposite the entrance to Kingsmuir House.
Farm track
The view of a farm track and woodland as seen from the B940, opposite the entrance to Kingsmuir House.
Radar equipment and old tank At Scotland's Secret Bunker. Situated off the B940 near Airdrie Farm in Fife.
Radar equipment and old tank
At Scotland's Secret Bunker. Situated off the B940 near Airdrie Farm in Fife.
The front entrance and road leading out, at Scotland's Secret Bunker See <span class="nowrap"><a title="www.secretbunker.co.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.secretbunker.co.uk">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
The front entrance and road leading out, at Scotland's Secret Bunker
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Exit junction from Scotland's Secret Bunker See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3066587">NO5608 : Radar equipment and old tank</a>
Exit junction from Scotland's Secret Bunker
Radar equipment A pair of ground-based radar stations on display at Scotland's Secret Bunker. In the background is a modern mobile phone mast, and the mound covering the bunker itself.
Radar equipment
A pair of ground-based radar stations on display at Scotland's Secret Bunker. In the background is a modern mobile phone mast, and the mound covering the bunker itself.
Electric vehicle charging point One of a pair at Scotland's Secret Bunker.
Electric vehicle charging point
One of a pair at Scotland's Secret Bunker.
Terracotta warrior On guard outside the entrance to Scotland's Secret Bunker. Somewhat out of place.
Terracotta warrior
On guard outside the entrance to Scotland's Secret Bunker. Somewhat out of place.
Secret Bunker entrance gate A sentry box at the entrance through the perimeter wire at the Secret Bunker, now a tourist attraction.
Secret Bunker entrance gate
A sentry box at the entrance through the perimeter wire at the Secret Bunker, now a tourist attraction.
Secret Bunker guardhouse This was a standard pattern of guardhouse for the underground ROTOR radar stations. It contained the guard room, armoury, store, rest room and stairs down to the access tunnel for the bunker itself. Now the building is the shop and ticket office.
Secret Bunker guardhouse
This was a standard pattern of guardhouse for the underground ROTOR radar stations. It contained the guard room, armoury, store, rest room and stairs down to the access tunnel for the bunker itself. Now the building is the shop and ticket office.
Entrance tunnel to the Secret Bunker Taking photographs here more than 20 years ago would have landed you in all sorts of trouble - now the bunker is a tourist attraction!
Entrance tunnel to the Secret Bunker
Taking photographs here more than 20 years ago would have landed you in all sorts of trouble - now the bunker is a tourist attraction!
Blast doors at the bunker entrance Doors at the end of the entrance tunnel. This type of two-storey bunker has been built within a reinforced concrete structure in a pit lined with thousands of tons of sand as a shock-absorber against a nearby bomb attack. 
Source: ‘Cold War Secret Nuclear Bunkers’ by Nick McCamley, Pen & Sword Military Classics, Barnsley 2007.
Blast doors at the bunker entrance
Doors at the end of the entrance tunnel. This type of two-storey bunker has been built within a reinforced concrete structure in a pit lined with thousands of tons of sand as a shock-absorber against a nearby bomb attack. Source: ‘Cold War Secret Nuclear Bunkers’ by Nick McCamley, Pen & Sword Military Classics, Barnsley 2007.
Reconstruction of a Royal Observer Corps bunker A reconstruction of one of almost 1560 underground observation posts spaced about 8 miles apart, built between 1956 and 1962 for monitoring the extent and location of nuclear weapon strikes during the Cold War years. Each bunker was designed to house four men 12 feet below ground with food and water supplies sufficient to sustain them ‘in a state of bearable discomfort for one week.’ In the event of a nuclear strike the observers were to use simple instruments to estimate the direction and size of the bomb blast and report results by telephone to one of 29 Group Headquarters.

Source: ‘Cold War Secret Nuclear Bunkers’ by Nick McCamley, Pen & Sword Military Classics, Barnsley 2007.
Reconstruction of a Royal Observer Corps bunker
A reconstruction of one of almost 1560 underground observation posts spaced about 8 miles apart, built between 1956 and 1962 for monitoring the extent and location of nuclear weapon strikes during the Cold War years. Each bunker was designed to house four men 12 feet below ground with food and water supplies sufficient to sustain them ‘in a state of bearable discomfort for one week.’ In the event of a nuclear strike the observers were to use simple instruments to estimate the direction and size of the bomb blast and report results by telephone to one of 29 Group Headquarters. Source: ‘Cold War Secret Nuclear Bunkers’ by Nick McCamley, Pen & Sword Military Classics, Barnsley 2007.
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Redwells Wood is located at Grid Ref: NO5508 (Lat: 56.266588, Lng: -2.7180704)

Unitary Authority: Fife

Police Authority: Fife

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