Lundy Wood £65,000 Freehold

Burgie, Forres, Morayshire
nearly 5 ¾ ares
Northern Scotland

Shades of green
Good mix of trees
Scots pine and spruce
Birch and conifer
Stream
Stream
Backdrop of conifer
Bench
Young oak
Bright as a button
Boundary wall
Quiet road
Open area
Birch Leaf
Mature Scots pine
Alder
Scottish jungle
Wood sign

Description

Lundy Wood is predominantly flat land with a gentle incline rising drainage. The access is along an excellent shared track with the quiet public road close by. A varied mix of species abounds, with mature alder flanking the stream that runs down one boundary and a mixture of birch, Scots pine , spruce, holly, rowan and willow throughout.

The area of woodland closest to the unclassified road is very dense and serves as an excellent barrier as it stands; opening up some trails would be time well spent and a straightforward job with hand tools and a willing workforce.

The solid access track is comprised of stone right up to the entrance of Lundy Wood, while the track carries further on into the woodland, leading to an open area of bracken where there is a bench set against the boundary dry stone wall. The stream sits outside of the title on the other side of the drystone wall untill the northern point where the wall veers to the left and the stream becomes the boundary of the wood. There is plenty of scope for creating camping areas or for siting a woodland hut or shelter for weekend trips to the wood.

This is a delightful wood that is well worth exploring as demand is high for this type of woodland, especially with the proximity of a reliable burn.

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

There is a fine mix of different species of tree within Lundy Wood, with birch, rowan, willow and conifer, as well as holly and alder offering plenty of firewood to keep the home fire burning. Opening up clearings within the conifer will add more diversity as well as providing further wood fuel.

Wildlife

Lundy Wood is a real magnet for wildlife; very few people come to these woods leaving the wildlife undisturbed. The stream will attact small mammals and the denseness of the woodland will provide good cover for all manner of creatures. The birdlife is abundant as befits a wood so rich in biodiversity.

Features

Lundy Wood would be a fantastic base for summer holidays whether camping or even siting a shelter or hut.. Access to the stream will make life easier for camping expeditions with plenty of scope for opening up camping areas within the wood.

Access, tracks and footpaths

The vehicle tracks are strong and the wood is accessible by most types of vehicle.

Rights and covenants

All sporting rights are sold with the wood.

Activities

People are drawn to woodlands for a myriad of different reasons, whether it is a place to camp out or as a backdrop for educating younglings. Lundy Wood ticks alot of boxes for woodland ownership, peacefulness, running water and biodiversity to name a few.

Local area and history

Burgie Woods are close to Forres which is a town and former royal burgh in the north of Scotland on the Moray coast, approximately 25 miles (40 km) northeast of Inverness and 12 miles (19 km) west of Elgin. There are many geographical and historical attractions nearby such as the River Findhorn, and there are also classical, historical artifacts and monuments within the town itself, such as Forres Tolbooth and Nelson's Tower. Brodie Castle, the home of the Brodie Clan, lies to the west of the town, close to the A96.

Findhorn Bay witnessed a brief episode in the 1745 Jacobite rising. In March 1746 the French brigantine Le Bien Trouvé entered the tidal waters with dispatches for Bonnie Prince Charlie but her departure, with the Prince's aide-de-camp on board, was delayed by the arrival of two British men-o'-war.

Wood maps

Wood map

Boundaries

Boundaries are marked by orange painted post tops.

Find this wood

Location

OS Landranger: OS No. 27
Grid ref: NJ 100 589
Nearest post code: IV36 2QZ
GPS coordinates: 57.6112, -3.50709

Location map

Directions

From Inverness take the A96 to Forress
Continue through Forress staying on the A96
About two miles out on the way to Elgin take a right hand turn signposted to Glenburgie Distillery and Califer viewing point
Go past the distillery and through some farm buildings and continue up the hill
There is an entrance to the woodland track on the right hand side, please park here
Walk approx. 150m to the track on the right.
Continue through the wood for 300m and the ridestop entrance is on the right towards the end of the stoned track..

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 vibrant and diverse younger woodland, close to Findhorn Bay, with a bright burn flowing close by.

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