Ladymoss Wood

Wood, Forest in Aberdeenshire

Scotland

Ladymoss Wood

There is a large track here according to the OS! Credit: thejackrustles

Ladymoss Wood is a charming woodland located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, this forest is known for its natural beauty and diverse wildlife. The wood is situated near the village of Sauchen and is easily accessible by road.

Upon entering Ladymoss Wood, visitors are greeted by a tranquil environment filled with towering trees, lush vegetation, and a peaceful atmosphere. The wood is predominantly made up of native Scottish species, including Scots pine, birch, and oak trees, creating a picturesque landscape that changes with the seasons.

The forest is home to a variety of wildlife, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. Visitors may have the chance to spot native birds such as red kites, buzzards, and woodpeckers, as well as small mammals like squirrels and rabbits. Additionally, the wood boasts a rich diversity of plant life, with carpets of bluebells and wildflowers adorning the forest floor in the spring.

Ladymoss Wood offers several walking trails that allow visitors to explore the area at their own pace. These paths wind through the forest, providing opportunities for peaceful walks, picnics, and quiet contemplation. The wood is also a favorite spot for photographers, offering stunning backdrops for capturing the beauty of nature.

Overall, Ladymoss Wood is a hidden gem in Aberdeenshire, providing a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether you're seeking a peaceful walk, a chance to observe wildlife, or simply a moment of tranquility in nature, this wood is sure to leave a lasting impression.

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Ladymoss Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.199856/-2.6009445 or Grid Reference NJ6312. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

There is a large track here according to the OS!

thejackrustles

Still no sign of the track shown on the OS Map

thejackrustles

New deer fence near Whitehill

thejackrustles

Whitehill Trig Point Flush Bracket S5394

thejackrustles

New deer fence near Whitehill

thejackrustles

New gate and old barbed wire fence!

Strange new human gate and along the way a large vehicle gate but all the other side of a barbed wire fence?

thejackrustles

Harvested field near Moss-side

Harvested field viewed north-eastwards from the road at Moss-side.

Scott Cormie

Tillyfourie Recumbent Stone Circle (1)

Just to confuse people, this circle is signposted as Whitehill Stone Circle, and also so named in the 'Stone Circle Trail' leaflet published in 2014. I am sticking to the name used by the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland, now part of Historic Environment Scotland. See Link

for more information. NJ6413 : Tillyfourie Recumbent Stone Circle (2)

Anne Burgess

Tillyfourie Recumbent Stone Circle (2)

This is the recumbent setting. Only the west flanker and the recumbent are still standing. See Link

for more information. NJ6413 : Tillyfourie Recumbent Stone Circle (3)

Anne Burgess

Tillyfourie Recumbent Stone Circle (3)

From this angle, the fallen east flanker can be seen embedded in the ground almost in line with the recumbent. When erect it would have been about the same height as the west flanker. See Link

for more information. NJ6413 : Tillyfourie Recumbent Stone Circle (4)

Anne Burgess

Tillyfourie Recumbent Stone Circle (4)

The large stone in the left foreground is a fallen orthostat, and another one is visible lying in the grass towards the right. The heather behind the nearer one is growing on the internal cairn, which is raised above the level of the base of the stones. See Link

for more information. NJ6413 : Tillyfourie Recumbent Stone Circle (5)

Anne Burgess

Tillyfourie Recumbent Stone Circle (5)

The two fallen stones in this view are part of the eastern arc of the circle. See Link

for more information. NJ6413 : Tillyfourie Recumbent Stone Circle (6)

Anne Burgess

Tillyfourie Recumbent Stone Circle (6)

It's quite hard to make out the fallen stones in this view. There is one in the foreground, with snow on the nearer face of it, and the next one is lying at an angle, with a thin layer of snow on top picking it out. These are the orthostats on the north-eastern arc of the circle. See Link

for more information. NJ6413 : Tillyfourie Recumbent Stone Circle (7)

Anne Burgess

Tillyfourie Recumbent Stone Circle (7)

At top right is the only orthostat still standing, and in the foreground are several fragments of another stone, almost hidden by a combination of grass and shadow. See Link

for more information. NJ6413 : Tillyfourie Recumbent Stone Circle (8)

Anne Burgess

Tillyfourie Recumbent Stone Circle (8)

Nearest the camera is a large fallen orthostat, and behind it is the recumbent setting. See Link

for more information. NJ6413 : Tillyfourie Recumbent Stone Circle (9)

Anne Burgess

Tillyfourie Recumbent Stone Circle (9)

In this view are all the stones still standing. The closest one is the stone standing on the north arc, and in the background is the west flanker. The recumbent, to the left of the flanker, is almost hidden by the heather growing on the raised internal cairn. See Link

for more information. NJ6413 : Tillyfourie Recumbent Stone Circle (10)

Anne Burgess