Kennel Wood

Wood, Forest in Kincardineshire

Scotland

Kennel Wood

River Dye by Spital Rocky reach of the river below the Bridge of Dye. — River Dye by Spital Credit: Colin Smith

Kennel Wood is a beautiful forest located in Kincardineshire, Scotland. Covering an area of approximately 200 hectares, this wood is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The forest is home to a diverse range of plant and animal species, including oak, birch, and pine trees, as well as red squirrels, deer, and a variety of bird species.

Visitors to Kennel Wood can enjoy a network of well-maintained walking trails that wind through the peaceful woodland, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The forest is also a great spot for picnicking, birdwatching, and photography.

Kennel Wood is managed by the Forestry Commission Scotland, which works to maintain the health and biodiversity of the forest while also ensuring that it remains accessible to the public. The wood is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), highlighting its importance for conservation and biodiversity.

Overall, Kennel Wood is a tranquil and picturesque forest that offers visitors the chance to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the Scottish countryside.

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Kennel Wood Images

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River Dye by Spital Rocky reach of the river below the Bridge of Dye.

River Dye by Spital

Rocky reach of the river below the Bridge of Dye.

Glen Dye The Dye flowing down to the Dee. Clochnaben is on the skyline.

Glen Dye

The Dye flowing down to the Dee. Clochnaben is on the skyline.

Bridge of Dye Old road bridge spanning the Water of Dye. It is now superseded by a new bridge to the east.

Bridge of Dye

Old road bridge spanning the Water of Dye. It is now superseded by a new bridge to the east.

Near Glendye Lodge View from lower slopes of Scolly&#039;s Hill, across heather moorland, towards Clachnaben with its distinctive tor.

Near Glendye Lodge

View from lower slopes of Scolly's Hill, across heather moorland, towards Clachnaben with its distinctive tor.

Old bridge at Bridge of Dye The B974 passes through the small settlement at Bridge of Dye crossing the Water o&#039; Dye by a modern bridge which replaced this one, built in 1680.

Old bridge at Bridge of Dye

The B974 passes through the small settlement at Bridge of Dye crossing the Water o' Dye by a modern bridge which replaced this one, built in 1680.

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Track to Clachnaben The track heads west from Glen Dye towards Clachnaben, a popular short hillwalk

Track to Clachnaben

The track heads west from Glen Dye towards Clachnaben, a popular short hillwalk

Remains of a dyke in Glen Dye Clachnaben is in the distance

Remains of a dyke in Glen Dye

Clachnaben is in the distance

Water of Dye

Water of Dye

Spital Cottage (Ruin) in Glen Dye Seen across the Water of Dye, from B974.

Spital Cottage (Ruin) in Glen Dye

Seen across the Water of Dye, from B974.

The Bridge of Dye The original Bridge of Dye

The Bridge of Dye

The original Bridge of Dye

Bridge over The Spital Burn This bridge crosses The Spital Burn near to its confluence with The Water of Dye

Bridge over The Spital Burn

This bridge crosses The Spital Burn near to its confluence with The Water of Dye

Spital Cottage

Spital Cottage

The Spital Burn

The Spital Burn

The Spital Burn The Spital Burn near to its confluence with The Water of Dye

The Spital Burn

The Spital Burn near to its confluence with The Water of Dye

The Water of Dye from the old Bridge of Dye

The Water of Dye from the old Bridge of Dye

The B974 near Scolly's Cross

The B974 near Scolly's Cross

Bridge over the Spital Burn Carrying the Old Military Road (B974) north towards Deeside.

Bridge over the Spital Burn

Carrying the Old Military Road (B974) north towards Deeside.

View down Glen Dye from B974 With Clach-na-Ben on the horizon.

View down Glen Dye from B974

With Clach-na-Ben on the horizon.

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Kennel Wood is located at Grid Ref: NO6486 (Lat: 56.966541, Lng: -2.5783669)

Unitary Authority: Aberdeenshire

Police Authority: North East

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