Fingal Wood £45,000 Freehold

Standburn, Avonbridge, Falkirk
over 3 ¼ acres
Northern Scotland

Area of hardstanding
Deciduous section
Young sycamore
Good timber
Grassy understory
Access track
Sycamore leaf
Wood name
Raised boundary line
Hardwoods
Gorse
Lush green leaf
View from the wood
Strong growth
Peaceful farmland to the north
Open area
Camping spot
Entrance to the wood
Conifer block
Conifer
Edge of conifer
Hazel
Bench
Sycamore
Roadside sign
Woodland sign

Description

Fingal Wood sits within about a 35acre block of woodland known as Gateside Woods, an old mining site planted with a mix of species. The woodland is fairly flat and is split into clearly defined areas.

The conifer is maturing well and will provide good timber either to sell, or to use for any number of projects; a path has been opened up to be able to get a feel for the space. There is a large section of deciduous planting that would be ideal for setting up a camp. The hardwoods grow more slowly but will eventually dominate the area as the woodland matures.

The woods are very private with only a few people walking the woods on a regualar basis. The woods here have proven to be popular and early viewing is recommended.

There is a growing interest in hut, bothy and temporary shelter building, especially in Scotland; for those interested in erecting a hut or shelter, here is some interesting and very helpful guidance from Reforesting Scotland’s Thousand Hut Campaign. Your Local Planning Authority should also be consulted.

Trees

As the conifers mature it would be worth thinning out the smaller trees to encourage the large ones to fill out more; this can be done in a sensitive way following the principles of continuous tree cover management.

Wildlife

As a general rule of thumb the more biodiversity a woodland has, then there should also be a corresponding increase in wildlife. Wildlife generally prefers a woodland with plenty of cover for birds and animals to shelter from predators.

Features

This is a very tranquil wood with views across the rolling countryside, but at the same time very accessible and convenient for Edinburgh.

Access, tracks and footpaths

The access tracks have recently been maintained and renewed with on site stone and there is plenty of material for any future collective repairs to the shared track.

Rights and covenants

All sporting rights are sold with the woodland however mineral rights have been retained by the coal board as it was an old mining site. Due to the effects of burning fossil fuels, the likelihood of coal ever being extracted again is so low, as to be nigh on zero.

As is the case for all our meadows, the purchaser will be asked to enter into a covenant which serves to protect the peace and quiet of the meadow.

Activities

A question that is often asked is what can I do with my woodland and the answer invariably is whatever you want to do. Woodland ownership is all about the process, there is no particular endgame in mind but an inexhaustible list of projects just waiting to be explored.

Local area and history

Gateside Woodland sits directly next to the small ex-mining village of Standburn, with the closest town being Falkirk about 6 miles away.

Falkirk sits on the junction of the Forth and Clyde and Union Canals and as such became an important trade route and hub of heavy industry in the 18th and 19th centuries. The steel industry was dominant as was coal mining, necessary to feed the engine of industrialisation. The area is now more dependant on tourism and retail with many old mining sites reverting to woodland.

Nearby attractions include the Falkirk Wheel and The Helix , home of the famous Kelpie art installation.

Edinburgh is only twenty miles away and Glasgow 30 miles making these woods very accessible from the city.

Wood maps

Meadow map

Boundaries

Boundaries are marked by blue painted post tops

Find this wood

Location

OS Landranger: OS No. 65
Grid ref: NS 923 746
Nearest post code: FK1 2HR
GPS coordinates: 55.9527, -3.72525

Location map

Directions

Coming in from the M9.
Take the A801 heading towards Armadale
At the first roundabout take the B825 heading towards Avonbridge.
The woods are just past the village of Standburn on the left.
Park by the metal gate but in a way that does not restrict access.
Walk up the hill towards Standburn and the entrance to the wood is just past the house on the left hand side.
Walk round the gate and go straiht ahead, Turn right and walk towards the end of the track and the wood is in front of you.

How we support our buyers

Membership of the small woodland owners’ group

£300 for a woodland course of your choice

One year's free membership of the royal forestry society

Please note this wood is owned by woodlands.co.uk.

Our regional managers are often out working in our woodlands, so if you email an offer and want to be sure it has been received, please phone our manager on their mobile phone. The first offer at the stated price which is accepted, whether by phone or email, has priority.

Please take care when viewing as the great outdoors can contain unexpected hazards and woodlands are no exception. You should exercise common sense and caution, such as wearing appropriate footwear and avoiding visiting during high winds.

These particulars are for guidance only and, though believed to be correct, do not form part of any contract. Woodland Investment Management Ltd hereby give notice under section 21 of the Estate Agents Act 1979 of their interest in the land being sold.

A lovely mixed deciduous and coniferous woodland, between Edinburgh and Glasgow.

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