Bolshan Hill Wood

Wood, Forest in Angus

Scotland

Bolshan Hill Wood

Splashes of colour, Whanland Splashes of colour growing beside the A924.
Splashes of colour, Whanland Credit: Maigheach-gheal

Bolshan Hill Wood is a beautiful forest located in the county of Angus, Scotland. Spanning over an area of approximately 100 acres, this wood is a haven for nature enthusiasts and those seeking tranquility amidst the Scottish countryside.

The wood is characterized by its diverse range of tree species, including oak, birch, and ash. The dense vegetation creates a lush and green environment, providing a home for a variety of flora and fauna. Visitors can expect to find an array of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, adding to the wood's natural charm.

Traversing through Bolshan Hill Wood, visitors will come across a network of well-maintained walking trails. These trails wind through the forest, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape. As visitors explore, they may even spot some of the woodland creatures that call this place home, such as red squirrels, roe deer, and various bird species.

The wood also has a rich history, with remnants of ancient settlements and structures scattered throughout. It is believed that the area has been inhabited since prehistoric times, making it of great archaeological significance.

Bolshan Hill Wood is a popular destination for outdoor activities such as hiking, birdwatching, and picnicking. The peaceful ambiance and natural beauty of the wood make it an ideal spot for relaxation and rejuvenation. Whether one seeks solitude or a family outing, Bolshan Hill Wood offers an enchanting experience for all who visit.

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Bolshan Hill Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.663308/-2.6134868 or Grid Reference NO6252. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Splashes of colour, Whanland Splashes of colour growing beside the A924.
Splashes of colour, Whanland
Splashes of colour growing beside the A924.
Splashes of colour, Whanland Most of the crop will be for the bulb market.
Splashes of colour, Whanland
Most of the crop will be for the bulb market.
Bolshan, Angus A chapel, dedicated to St Malruib (Maelrubha: d. 722), stood at Bolshan, but its site and that of the surrounding graveyard were ploughed before 1767. In c. 1834 foundations and human remains were found in draining a field in the vicinity of the farmhouse.
Bolshan, Angus
A chapel, dedicated to St Malruib (Maelrubha: d. 722), stood at Bolshan, but its site and that of the surrounding graveyard were ploughed before 1767. In c. 1834 foundations and human remains were found in draining a field in the vicinity of the farmhouse.
Kinnell It's a long downhill straight.
Kinnell
It's a long downhill straight.
Hedge by Kinnell Ploughing had just started on the other side.
Hedge by Kinnell
Ploughing had just started on the other side.
Pump, Mainsbank Opposite the cottage by Mainsbank.
Pump, Mainsbank
Opposite the cottage by Mainsbank.
Road, Mainsbank A road climbs Wuddy Law past Mainsbank.
Road, Mainsbank
A road climbs Wuddy Law past Mainsbank.
Stubble, Easter Braikie Hilltop arable.
Stubble, Easter Braikie
Hilltop arable.
Poole The top of a long gentle climb from Kinnell.
Poole
The top of a long gentle climb from Kinnell.
Oilseed rape, Wuddy Law The 2015 crop will sit quietly through the winter before rapid growth in the Spring.
Oilseed rape, Wuddy Law
The 2015 crop will sit quietly through the winter before rapid growth in the Spring.
New hedge, Wuddy Law A couple of parallel fences either side of a newly planted hedge.
New hedge, Wuddy Law
A couple of parallel fences either side of a newly planted hedge.
Path, Pamphry The western end of the path over Rossie Muir is now fenced in and rough. There is a realistic chance that it will become blocked by whins.  The original track is visible on the left, behind the barbed wire.
Path, Pamphry
The western end of the path over Rossie Muir is now fenced in and rough. There is a realistic chance that it will become blocked by whins. The original track is visible on the left, behind the barbed wire.
Nearly buried bridge A road bridge over the Caledonian Railway's route to Aberdeen. Since closure, a long cutting has been filled in and there is only a smallish hole under the bridge now.
Nearly buried bridge
A road bridge over the Caledonian Railway's route to Aberdeen. Since closure, a long cutting has been filled in and there is only a smallish hole under the bridge now.
Line of trees A field boundary, the map shows ditches, marked by a row of trees.
Line of trees
A field boundary, the map shows ditches, marked by a row of trees.
Arable land, Burnside Oilseed rape beside the Lilylorn Burn.
Arable land, Burnside
Oilseed rape beside the Lilylorn Burn.
Old road alignment The A934 has been straightened out near Myretell House leaving wide verges.
Old road alignment
The A934 has been straightened out near Myretell House leaving wide verges.
Willanyards A wheat field.
Willanyards
A wheat field.
Near Whanland and Egypt A strange looking field, but a look at the previous image for the square may offer an explanation:<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/122417">NO6154 : Egypt and Field of Daffodils</a>.  The remains of the Caledonian Railway's Aberdeen route can be seen in the background.
Near Whanland and Egypt
A strange looking field, but a look at the previous image for the square may offer an explanation:NO6154 : Egypt and Field of Daffodils. The remains of the Caledonian Railway's Aberdeen route can be seen in the background.
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Bolshan Hill Wood is located at Grid Ref: NO6252 (Lat: 56.663308, Lng: -2.6134868)

Unitary Authority: Angus

Police Authority: Tayside

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