Carstramon Wood

Carstramon Wood is one of the largest semi-natural broadleaved woodlands in the area. The oak trees were once used for making charcoal and supplying the local mill with bobbins. Nowadays, the trees provide lush conditions for ferns and lichens and breathtaking bluebells in spring.

Why visit?

Highlights include:

  • Enjoy the spectacular bluebells
  • Explore the ancient woodland
  • Spot pied flycatcher and redstart
  • Find the charcoal platforms

Best time to visit?

  • May for bluebells
  • May and Jun for breeding migrant birds
  • All year for red squirrels

Visit for:

  • birdwatching
  • woodlands
  • wildflowers
  • scenery
  • mammals
  • archaeology

Other information

During May and June, the woodland comes alive with birdsong from redstarts, pied flycatchers, song thrushes, wrens and wood warblers.

A network of maintained paths provides access through the wood and onto the hill beyond.

You can find out more about Carstramon Wood in episode seven of our Words of the Wild podcast series.

 

Facilities

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VISITING THE RESERVE

How to get there

Directions

From Gatehouse-of-Fleet, take the B796 north. After 2 miles, turn right onto a minor road at Nether Rusko. Follow the road over the Water of Fleet, turn right at the T-junction and parking is available in the layby on the left.

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Getting onto the reserve

The main entrance is by the parking layby. Additional access points are present along the minor road and at the top of the reserve.

Access restrictions

A network of maintained paths provides access through the wood and onto the hill beyond. The paths are steep in places with some steps, muddy sections and small bridges. Please keep dogs under close control to avoid disturbing wildlife.

Nearest town
Gatehouse of Fleet (2 mi / 3.2 km)
OS grid ref
NX592605
Landranger map
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FURTHER READING

About Carstramon Wood

Links & downloads

Reserve leaflet

Reserve map

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