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Culloden Wood


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About Culloden Wood

This woodland consists mainly of conifer trees such as Scots Pine, Norway and Sitka Spruce and Douglas Fir. There are several particularly large trees in Culloden Wood.

Broadleaved trees are retained throughout the forest during all operations, and Beech, Alder and Birch are planted to enhance the conservation and landscape value of the area.

Culloden Forest has been managed and worked by the Forestry Commission since 1926. It was previously owned by the Forbes family, from before the time of the Battle of Culloden.

How to get there:

Balloch, Culloden, and Smithton are the nearest towns or villages.

This wood creates the southern boundary of the village of Culloden near Inverness, and runs through to the village of Balloch.

The main access points are from Tower Road in Smithton and near the Forestry College above Balloch. The wood is easily reached on foot from any of the above settlements and buses from Inverness regularly service this area.

OS Grid Reference: NH 718 456
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com

Start your visit from:

Culloden Car Park
SHAFTS OF SUNLIGHT THROUGH MATURE NORWAY SPRUCE

Facilities:

Parking

Activities:

WalkingHeritage

Contact:

Recreation
01463 791575
e-mail: invernessross&skye@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

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