Avenue Plantation

Wood, Forest in Aberdeenshire

Scotland

Avenue Plantation

Drum castle entrance
Drum castle entrance Credit: Ralph Greig

Avenue Plantation, located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, is a stunning woodland area known for its majestic trees and picturesque landscapes. Covering an expansive area, the plantation is renowned for its dense forest and diverse range of tree species, offering visitors a tranquil and immersive experience in nature.

The plantation predominantly features a variety of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, birch, and maple, which beautifully change colors with the seasons, creating a vibrant and ever-changing environment. In addition to these, coniferous trees such as pine and spruce can also be found, adding to the plantation's rich biodiversity.

Avenue Plantation is a popular destination for nature lovers, hikers, and photographers alike. Its well-maintained trails allow visitors to explore the woodland at their own pace, offering glimpses of wildlife like deer, squirrels, and a vast array of bird species. The serene atmosphere and quiet surroundings make it an excellent spot for those seeking solitude and a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

The plantation is also of historical significance, with some trees dating back centuries, providing a glimpse into the region's past. The management of the plantation ensures the preservation of these ancient trees, making it an important site for conservation efforts.

Overall, Avenue Plantation in Aberdeenshire is a haven for nature enthusiasts, offering a captivating blend of natural beauty, tranquility, and historical value. Whether exploring the trails or simply enjoying the serenity, visitors are sure to be captivated by the charm and splendor of this woodland retreat.

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Avenue Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.095554/-2.322557 or Grid Reference NJ8000. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Drum castle entrance
Drum castle entrance
Road, Cairnton Wood A minor road used by the Deeside Way which has been forced off the old railway between Drumoak and Coalford.
Road, Cairnton Wood
A minor road used by the Deeside Way which has been forced off the old railway between Drumoak and Coalford.
Ride, Cairnton Wood Some tall conifers, I expect this scene to change soon.
Ride, Cairnton Wood
Some tall conifers, I expect this scene to change soon.
Cairnton Wood
Cairnton Wood
Edge of Cairnton Wood A view over to the Kincardineshire side of the Dee.
Edge of Cairnton Wood
A view over to the Kincardineshire side of the Dee.
Cairnton Wood A lovely piece of mossy stonework.
Cairnton Wood
A lovely piece of mossy stonework.
Road out of Dalmaik
Road out of Dalmaik
Deeside Way An off road section on the bit off the railway between Coalford and Drumoak.
Deeside Way
An off road section on the bit off the railway between Coalford and Drumoak.
Sandy soils, Dalmaik Glacial deposits, favoured by rabbits.
Sandy soils, Dalmaik
Glacial deposits, favoured by rabbits.
Arable land, Drumoak The line of trees marks the Deeside Railway trackbed.
Arable land, Drumoak
The line of trees marks the Deeside Railway trackbed.
The Deeside Way near Coalford, Aberdeenshire View facing west along part of the route of the Deeside Way long distance trail in Aberdeenshire.  This part of the route follows a public road.
The Deeside Way near Coalford, Aberdeenshire
View facing west along part of the route of the Deeside Way long distance trail in Aberdeenshire. This part of the route follows a public road.
Deeside Way near Drumoak, Aberdeenshire View facing west along part of the Deeside Way long distance trail, near Drumoak, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Deeside Way near Drumoak, Aberdeenshire
View facing west along part of the Deeside Way long distance trail, near Drumoak, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Deeside Way sign Deeside Way sign on the road junction at Coalford.
Deeside Way sign
Deeside Way sign on the road junction at Coalford.
Cleared area at Cairnton Wood Remnants of the cleared area of Cairnton Wood on the north side of the road.
Cleared area at Cairnton Wood
Remnants of the cleared area of Cairnton Wood on the north side of the road.
Field of turnips Corner of turnip field, with Old Manse Wood beyond.
Field of turnips
Corner of turnip field, with Old Manse Wood beyond.
Line of old railway The line of the former Deeside railway heading westwards.
Line of old railway
The line of the former Deeside railway heading westwards.
Deeside Way west of Peterculter This part of the Deeside Way, which extends from Aberdeen City to Ballater (<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.deesideway.org/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.deesideway.org/">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> ), is on a public road.   A special road sign warns motorists...
Deeside Way west of Peterculter
This part of the Deeside Way, which extends from Aberdeen City to Ballater (LinkExternal link ), is on a public road. A special road sign warns motorists...
The Deeside Way at Cairnton Wood
The Deeside Way at Cairnton Wood
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Avenue Plantation is located at Grid Ref: NJ8000 (Lat: 57.095554, Lng: -2.322557)

Unitary Authority: Aberdeenshire

Police Authority: North East

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Located within 500m of 57.095554,-2.322557
Barrier: kissing_gate
Lat/Long: 57.0944623/-2.3253412
Entrance: main
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Power: pole
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Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Tactile Paving: yes
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East Mains of Drum
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Ford: yes
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Material: wood
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Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Lat/Long: 57.0923378/-2.3215194
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