Woodland of the Black Isle

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Fortrose and Rosemarkie

 Fortrose and Rosemarkie area map

Arabella Croft Woodlands
NH7257 : The Dens by Julian Paren
A quite unnatural place. A set-piece for geomorphologists studying glacial and fluvial erosion. Also A Site of Special Scientific Interest all hidden away and seen from footpaths kindly created by the landowner.
by Julian Paren


Blackstand Wood
NH7161 : Cleared area of Blackstand Wood by Julian Paren
As enjoyed on a cold, frosty and foggy day.
by Julian Paren


Burnside Wood
NH6959 : Burnside Wood by Julian Paren
A shelter bed of trees alongside the Killen road which backs onto fields below the main forestry plantation of the Black Isle.
by Julian Paren


Callachy Hill
NH7360 : Callachy Hill Climb Trail for Mountain Bikes by Julian Paren
The Hill Climb and its Downhill partner are described thus by Forestry and Land Scotland

Two blue gems that take you easily uphill and dizzyingly down again. You can tackle these trails as two separate routes, or together. The Callachy Hill Climb (1 mile /1.6 km) winds uphill through tall larch trees that are emerald green in spring and gorgeous orange in autumn, getting you to the top of the hill without
too much muscle strain. From there you can try the Bike Park or continue on to the Callachy Downhill (3/4 mile / 1.2 km) - a sheer, spiralling, downhill delight!
by Julian Paren


Fairy Glen
NH7258 : Fairy Glen in autumn by Julian Paren
The most impressive part of the Fairy Glen is the steep sided section below the waterfalls. It seems to be in perpetual shadow in the late autumn/early winter when the foliage colours are at their best. This visit was during late afternoon on a cloudy November day but still produced the wow factor. Fairy Glen is a RSPB Reserve noted for the colour of its Norway Maple in the autumn.
by Julian Paren

Woodland Trust website says: This is a steep-sided wooded glen with a fast running stream running through it and waterfalls. Plenty of spring woodland flowers. Look for grey wagtails, dippers and buzzards and plentiful woodland birds. There is a millpond with summer dragonflies.


Feddanhill Wood
NH7156 : Feddanhill Wood by Julian Paren
The 35-acre wood is privately owned but visitors are welcomed. The Scottish Wildlife Trust organised the day's visit and the owner spent five hours with us. There are well-drained footpaths everywhere.
by Julian Paren
The Woodland Trust website says: Feddanhill Wood is a lovely small woodland, with car park, located on the outskirts of the delightful town of Fortrose on the Black Isle. The woods offer a mix of gradients, with some great natural sculpture art. There are outstanding views from each side of the wood. One side provides views of the mighty Ben Wyvis; while the other offers a sweeping panoramic down to the Moray Firth across Chanonry Point and out to Fort George - an area famous for its resident bottlenose dolphins and grey seals.


Flowerburn Wood
NH7359 : Footpath in Flowerburn Wood by Julian Paren
The wood is fairly dense and has a good track through it used by walkers and horses. This section of path in the wood is not on OS mapping.
by Julian Paren


Hillock Head Farm Woodland [NO IMAGE]
Hill of Fortrose [NO IMAGE]
Millbuie and Findon Forest
NH7061 : Plantation planting of larch by Julian Paren
An open area close to the B9160 with the larch growing up within the heather.
by Julian Paren


Raddery Burn - CI Grade 2
NH7159 : Path at the western edge of Raddery Wood by Julian Paren
Raddery Wood is owned by Highland Council who wish to sell it. Currently there is an application for a Community Asset Transfer for the wood, with a deadline extended to 30 November 2022. It will be interesting to see how the wood might develop and who its owners might be.
by Julian Paren


Viewmount Wood [NO IMAGE]

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