SOLD: Barra Wood £89,500 Freehold

Dunalastair, Kinloch Rannoch, Perthshire
just over 11 acres
Northern Scotland

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Schiehallion
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stunning views
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Dunalastair water
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mountain heather
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lichen on stone
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at the top!
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in the heather
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funghi
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high ground
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vibrant skies
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pine cone food
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giant panoramas
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mountain ash

Description

Barra Wood is a truly spectacular woodland that would make a perfect retreat from the stresses of modern day life. Close to the entrance of the wood and up a meandering track, is an area of hardstanding that would be excellent for the siting of a woodland hut. From this base camp there are a number of trails heading out on a circular walk around the main body of the woodland.

Heading over the small bridge to the right of base camp, a path leads up to a bench that offers inspiring panoramic views of the area: this path follows the contours of the land and illustrates the diversity of this outstanding wood. Look out for spring flowers in the more open areas, particularly primrose and foxgloves. There are known sightings of red squirrels, pine martens and deer within these woods, as well as numerous birds, from soaring birds of prey to inquisitive robins.

As befits a mountain woodland, there are a number of streams providing a good clean source of water that is essential for any prolonged periods of camping. The size of this woodland allows one to really feel a sense of wilderness, especially when wandering off the tracks. The wood is well stocked with timber providing a lifetime of firewood for family and friends: these woods are well worth a visit at any time of year.

Whenever a woodland comes up for sale out of the larger Dunalastair Wood, there is usually a queue of potential buyers; early viewing is recommended.

The purchasers of the woodland will be asked to enter into a covenant

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

The lower section is quite dense mature woodland but rising higher, the land reveals itself as it becomes more sparse and leans toward mountain terrain: trees such as Scots pine and mountain ash become more common as the ground flora begins to change to heather and bilberry.

Wildlife

Various woodland owners have set up wildlife cams in their woods with pine martens and red squirrels being top of the list of unique wildlife spotted as well as the more common deer that inhabit the woods.

Features

The main features are the sense of quiet, spectacular views from higher up and a sense of being close to wilderness, which is sometimes hard to find. This would be the perfect spot for a woodland retreat.

Access, tracks and footpaths

Access is good and although a suitably rugged vehicle would be helpful, it is by no means essential. A very useful feature is a decent area of hardstanding by the entrance. Any future owner might look to open up further trails within the woods.

Rights and covenants

All sporting and mineral rights are sold with the wood.

Activities

This is a large woodland and offers scope for any number of woodland and bushcraft activities. There is a good sense of community with other woodland owners.

Local area and history

Surrounding area

Barra Wood is part of the old Creag Dhubh Forestry Estate, and is situated just above Dunalastair Water on the lower south-eastern slopes of corbett Beinn a' Chuallaich. The surrounding area is renowned for its natural highland beauty including the ancient Caledonian Pine woods (Black Woods of Rannoch), series of Lochs (Rannoch and Tummel), cascading rivers (Tummel and Garry) and the classic, conical shaped munro (Schiehallion). Barra Wood is very close to Dunalastair Water which has the reputation as one of the best places for wild trout fishing in the UK. The nearby village of Kinloch Rannoch is a tourist and outdoor pusuit centre. Further afield is Pitlochry, a small, picturesque tourist town in the geographical centre of Scotland and a handy place to pick up supplies when you are running low: the beautiful city of Perth is only about 30 minutes drive to the south.

Wood maps

This wood is now sold, please do not visit the wood without the permission of the owner.

Find this wood

This wood is now sold, please do not visit the wood without the permission of the owner.

Location

OS Landranger: OS No. 42
Grid ref: NN 702 086
Nearest post code: PH16 5PD
GPS coordinates: 56.719, -4.12234

Location map

Directions

Barra Wood lies about 18 miles west of Pitlochry.

Satnav postcode is PH16 5PD and
coordinates for the open parking area are N56:43:08 W4:06:57

For Directions From Bing Maps CLICK HERE enter your own postcode, (Barra Wood coordinates are already entered) and click blue "Go" box. This will take you to the large open area. (It may be necessary to add Pitlochry as an intermediate destination if Bing directs you via Aberfeldy).

It's generally simpler to use the A9 rather than travel cross country.
Travelling northwards or southwards on the A9, the recommended route would be to turn off onto the B847 at Calvine, near Bruar.
Alternative scenic winding routes from the south include along Loch Tummel or via Aberfeldy. The alternative route from the north would be via the Dalnacardoch to Trinafour single track road.
Taking the recommended route head generally west on the B847 passing through Trinafour. Continue south on the B847 and pass the road signposted for Tummel Bridge on your left.
Stay on the B847 signposted to Kinloch Rannoch and after about 2¼ miles you will see a "Woodlands For Sale" sign, pull into the large parking area on the right. Please park here at either end of the tarmac strip adjacent to the road.
From here go through the pedestrian gate and walk up the main track.Keep going up and onto the new track. Bear left and continue for 300m. Barra Wood is directly ahead. Owners are provided with a key to the locked gate.

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

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.

A rare opportunity to purchase a larger yet still manageable woodland, with exceptional views of of the magnificent Schiehallion, in the splendour of the Scottish Highlands.