Steele Brig Wood £28,000 Freehold
- Gadgirth, near Annbank, Ayrshire
- over 2 acres
- Southern Scotland and Northumberland
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River Ayr and Enterkine viaduct
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Fine beech specimen
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Riverbank in winter
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Autumn glory
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Rivers edge.
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Gadgirth Bridge
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River Ayr
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Enterkine Viaduct
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Steele Brig Wood
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Steele Brig Wood
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Top of the bank
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Forest floor
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Bottom of the bank
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Autumal leaf
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River Ayr
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Along the riverbank
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River access
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Aerial garden
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Continue along the riverside path
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Ivy frond
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Up to the main track
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Main access track
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Woodland main entrance
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From B
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Brambles
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Vigorous regeneration
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Willow and field boundary beyond.
Description
Rarely seen with river frontage, this ancient deciduous woodland is located on the banks of the picturesque River Ayr, some ten miles before it enters the sea.
A wetland area suitable for fishing and enjoying river wildlife extends some 140m along the south riverbank of the River Ayr, whilst a dryer area of woodland rises above the track. Formerly part of the Gadgirth Estate, the land has been previously been managed. The wood has, in more recent times developed naturally into a lovely mature woodland habitat.
Located in rural surroundings, there are agricutural fields to the south and north, and woodland to the east and west of most of Steele Brig Wood.
The purchasers of the woodland will be asked to enter into a covenantThere 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
Exclusively broadleaf, the wood is comprised mainly of beech, elm, willow, oak, and ash. Hazel adds to the diversity and provides a welcome understorey to an already healthy woodland environment.
Wildlife
The diverse habitat is home to a wide variety of birds and animals. The once rare otter is sometimes seen locally as it fishes up and down the length of the river.
Fish species include salmon, sea trout, brown trout, grayling, eel, stickleback, minnow and stone loach.
Features
Steele Brig Wood features a length of river frontage with good access points, suitable both for angling and river sport.
Access, tracks and footpaths
Access: There are full rights of access over a shared track leading off the B742. This intersects the wood and leads on through adjoining woods to neighbouring Brade Wood and Gadbank Wood to the east.
Rights and covenants
Fishing and sporting rights: The fishing rights to the river Ayr are included except for Salmon and Sea Trout. However, there is the opportunity of joining Ayr River Angling Club AYRAC who have access to the river bank and own the salmon and sea trout rights, to fish for these species. There are areas of riverbank suitable for launching small boats or canoes to add to the enjoyment of the woodland. More on River Ayr fishing at; http://www.trout-salmon-fishing.com/scotland-river-ayr.htm
Activities
There are areas of riverbank suitable for launching small boats or canoes to add to the enjoyment of the woodland.
Angling is an obvious choice of activity with this wood, unusually, having frontage onto the River Ayr. More on River Ayr fishing at http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/parks/parksandpublic/rivers/riverayr.htm and http://www.trout-salmon-fishing.com/scotland-river-ayr.htm
Local area and history
Neighbouring Gadgirth Bridge, after which Steele Brig Wood is named, was originally built in 1768 by the then estate manager Rev John Steele, who was much admired for land improvement works during his tenure. The picturesque Enterkine Viaduct and the first ‘source to sea’ walking route in Scotland, the River Ayr Way, are close by.
Wood maps
Wood map
Boundaries
Steele Brig Wood boundaries are indicated with purple markings on freestanding posts.
Find this wood
Location
- OS Landranger: OS No. 70
- Grid ref: NS 414 227
- Nearest post code: KA6 5AJ
- GPS coordinates: 55.4726, -4.513
Location map
Directions
Located within 5 miles of both Annbank and Mossblown, and within 10 miles of the coastal town of Ayr.
Satnav: the postcode DG8 0DW is for the point shown by the red dot on the location maps. Satnav coordinates are: 55.4727, -4.5120
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Click Here for Directions From Bing Mapsenter your own postcode, (Steele Brig Wood coordinates are already entered) and click on the blue "Go" box. This will take you to the main entrance gate.
Our Directions:
- Heading south from Annbank village on the B742 continue for a couple of miles until you reach the Gadgirth Bridge over the River Ayr.
- Crossing over the bridge you will find the gated entrance to the access track to Steele Brig Wood immediately on your left.
- Please park in front, and to the side, of the gate where inside you will see the lilac markings of Steele Brig Wood either side of the 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
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.
Beautiful, mature mixed broadleaf woodland with long riverbank frontage onto the River Ayr and including fishing rights.
