1. Home
  2. Scotland
  3. North East
  4. Aberdeenshire
  5. Aberdeenshire
  6. Balmuir Wood

Balmuir Wood

Wood, Forest in Aberdeenshire

Scotland

Balmuir Wood

Weakened bridge over Corskie Burn has resulted in the closure of a minor road at Craigiedarg Looking southward.
Weakened bridge over Corskie Burn has resulted in the closure of a minor road at Craigiedarg Credit: Peter Wood

Balmuir Wood is a charming forest located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Spanning across an area of approximately 50 acres, this woodland is nestled in the beautiful countryside, offering a serene and peaceful atmosphere for visitors to enjoy.

The wood is predominantly composed of native broadleaf trees, such as oak, birch, and beech, creating a rich and diverse ecosystem. The dense canopy provides shelter for a variety of wildlife, including birds, squirrels, and deer, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

Trails wind their way through the forest, allowing visitors to explore the wood and immerse themselves in its natural beauty. These paths are well-maintained and suitable for walkers of all abilities, with some areas suitable for wheelchair access.

Balmuir Wood is also home to a number of historical features, adding to its allure. The remains of an old mill can be found within the woodland, serving as a reminder of the area's industrial past. Additionally, there are several ancient stone circles nearby, hinting at the rich history and cultural significance of the region.

The wood is open to the public year-round, and admission is free. Whether visitors are seeking a peaceful stroll, a picnic spot, or a chance to connect with nature, Balmuir Wood offers a delightful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Show me another place!

If you have any feedback on the listing, please let us know in the comments section below.

Balmuir Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.173222/-2.3862105 or Grid Reference NJ7609. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Weakened bridge over Corskie Burn has resulted in the closure of a minor road at Craigiedarg Looking southward.
Weakened bridge over Corskie Burn has resulted in the closure of a minor road at Craigiedarg
Looking southward.
Sheep in a field near Loch of Skene
Sheep in a field near Loch of Skene
Gateway at Dunecht Ornate stone gateway with wrought iron arch, Dunecht. The driveway leads, through extensive grounds, to Dunecht House. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.dunechtestates.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.dunechtestates.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>
Gateway at Dunecht
Ornate stone gateway with wrought iron arch, Dunecht. The driveway leads, through extensive grounds, to Dunecht House. LinkExternal link
Jaff's, Dunecht Village bar and restaurant at Dunecht, on the Alford Road west of Aberdeen.
Jaff's, Dunecht
Village bar and restaurant at Dunecht, on the Alford Road west of Aberdeen.
Dunecht, 12 Miles From Aberdeen Milestone on the A944, Aberdeen-Alford road, at Dunecht.
Dunecht, 12 Miles From Aberdeen
Milestone on the A944, Aberdeen-Alford road, at Dunecht.
Bridgend, Dunecht The east end of the village, close to where the A944 Alford road crosses the Corskie Burn.
Bridgend, Dunecht
The east end of the village, close to where the A944 Alford road crosses the Corskie Burn.
Bridge beside Loch of Skene in Scattie Wood This bridge crosses a feeder stream supplying water to the Loch of Skene.
Bridge beside Loch of Skene in Scattie Wood
This bridge crosses a feeder stream supplying water to the Loch of Skene.
Dunecht Estate Policy Loch dam Above and behind this dam is the man made Policy loch on the Dunecht estate. It has recently been revealed due to extensive cutting back of vegetation which partially hid it from view. The gargoyle outlet feeds a pond which in turn overflows into a stream which flows through the estate and eventually into the Loch of Skene to the east.
Dunecht Estate Policy Loch dam
Above and behind this dam is the man made Policy loch on the Dunecht estate. It has recently been revealed due to extensive cutting back of vegetation which partially hid it from view. The gargoyle outlet feeds a pond which in turn overflows into a stream which flows through the estate and eventually into the Loch of Skene to the east.
Beeches and bales at Upper Affloch
Beeches and bales at Upper Affloch
Early autumn dawn in rural Aberdeenshire Straw bales at Upper Affloch near Dunecht
Early autumn dawn in rural Aberdeenshire
Straw bales at Upper Affloch near Dunecht
Winter beeches at Upper Affloch
Winter beeches at Upper Affloch
Dunnecht Estate Lion's Moo Dunnecht Estate Policy Loch dam outlet faucet known locally as "the lion's moo".
Dunnecht Estate Lion's Moo
Dunnecht Estate Policy Loch dam outlet faucet known locally as "the lion's moo".
Dunnecht Estate Stable Block (c1723) This building, now converted to a store was originally a stable. The date 1723 is carved into the stonework near the roofline.
Dunnecht Estate Stable Block (c1723)
This building, now converted to a store was originally a stable. The date 1723 is carved into the stonework near the roofline.
Viscount Cowdray Arms... ...on the wall of the Dunecht Estate Offices. We see Pearson (Per fesse indented gules and or, two suns in splendour in chief and a demi-gryphon couped, wings elevated and addorsed, in base all counterchanged) impaling Cass (Per pale argent and azure, a balance suspended between two flaunches*, each charged with a branch of palm slipped,** all counterchanged). The supporters are: Dexter, a diver holding in his exterior hand his helmet; sinister, a Mexican peon (sic), both proper (*a circular arc emerging out of each flank of the shield; **a stem or stalk). The crest: On a wreath of the colours, in front of a demi-gryphon as in the arms, holding between the paws a millstone proper, thereon a millrind sable, a sun in splendour. Blazons from Armorial Families by Fox-Davies. For Viscount Cowdray, see: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weetman_Pearson,_1st_Viscount_Cowdray" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weetman_Pearson,_1st_Viscount_Cowdray">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> .
Viscount Cowdray Arms...
...on the wall of the Dunecht Estate Offices. We see Pearson (Per fesse indented gules and or, two suns in splendour in chief and a demi-gryphon couped, wings elevated and addorsed, in base all counterchanged) impaling Cass (Per pale argent and azure, a balance suspended between two flaunches*, each charged with a branch of palm slipped,** all counterchanged). The supporters are: Dexter, a diver holding in his exterior hand his helmet; sinister, a Mexican peon (sic), both proper (*a circular arc emerging out of each flank of the shield; **a stem or stalk). The crest: On a wreath of the colours, in front of a demi-gryphon as in the arms, holding between the paws a millstone proper, thereon a millrind sable, a sun in splendour. Blazons from Armorial Families by Fox-Davies. For Viscount Cowdray, see: LinkExternal link .
Dunecht Estate offices Note the Palladian (Venetian) window in the right-hand wing (<span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palladian_architecture" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palladian_architecture">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> ). For more on the Dunecht Estate, see: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.dunechtestates.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.dunechtestates.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> . Whether you regard it as progressive rural capitalism or neo-feudalism will probably depend on your point of view...
Dunecht Estate offices
Note the Palladian (Venetian) window in the right-hand wing (LinkExternal link ). For more on the Dunecht Estate, see: LinkExternal link . Whether you regard it as progressive rural capitalism or neo-feudalism will probably depend on your point of view...
Works yard for Dunecht Estate The maintenance base, dating from ca. 1922 (see: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://data.historic-scotland.gov.uk/pls/htmldb/f?p=2200:15:0::::BUILDING:3143" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://data.historic-scotland.gov.uk/pls/htmldb/f?p=2200:15:0::::BUILDING:3143">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> ) for the Dunecht Estate.
Works yard for Dunecht Estate
The maintenance base, dating from ca. 1922 (see: LinkExternal link ) for the Dunecht Estate.
Dunecht Primary School Typical granite construction...
Dunecht Primary School
Typical granite construction...
Gateway to Dunecht House B-listed from ca. 1924: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://data.historic-scotland.gov.uk/pls/htmldb/f?p=2200:15:0::::BUILDING:3130" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://data.historic-scotland.gov.uk/pls/htmldb/f?p=2200:15:0::::BUILDING:3130">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> . Note the heraldic griffins on top of the gate piers.
Gateway to Dunecht House
B-listed from ca. 1924: LinkExternal link . Note the heraldic griffins on top of the gate piers.
Show me another place!

Balmuir Wood is located at Grid Ref: NJ7609 (Lat: 57.173222, Lng: -2.3862105)

Unitary Authority: Aberdeenshire

Police Authority: North East

What 3 Words

///begin.zeal.driftwood. Near Sauchen, Aberdeenshire

Nearby Locations

Balmuir Wood Howff Wood

Related Wikis

Dunecht
Dunecht

Dunecht (Scottish Gaelic: Dùn Eicht) is a slightly linear village on the A944 road in north-east Aberdeenshire in Scotland. It is not to be confused with...

Dunecht House
Dunecht House

Dunecht House is a stately home on the Dunecht estate in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The house is protected as a category A listed building, and the grounds...

Dunecht estate
Dunecht estate

The Dunecht Estate is one of the largest private estates in Aberdeenshire, Scotland at 53,000 acres (210 km2). It is owned by The Hon Charles Anthony...

Loch of Skene
Loch of Skene

Loch of Skene is a large lowland, freshwater loch in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It lies approximately 1 mi (1.6 km) to the west of the village of Kirkton...

Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 57.173222,-2.3862105
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.1698401/-2.390917
OpenStreetMap
Google Maps
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.1694926/-2.383115
OpenStreetMap
Google Maps
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.
Crichie Plantation Aberdeenshire
Balladrum Wood Kincardineshire

Have you been to Balmuir Wood?

Leave your review of Balmuir Wood below (or comments, questions and feedback).

© 2024 UK Place Database | Privacy