unrated)About Blairenbathie Mine Trail
The now peaceful forest was once a busy industrial area.
The route passes by the remains of the two Blairenbathie pits. The first is the modern mine, near to the start of the trail. It opened in 1945, but closed in 1962 and has been reclaimed by the forest. Further on the path crosses the recently restored Lochornie Burn bridge with its tall narrow arch, characteristic of the Adam style.
Before reaching the old Blairenbathie pit there is an attractive area of mature broadleaved woodland with oak, beech and birch. The remains of the pit and the associated pit bing can be found amongst the trees.
Accessibility
The Blairenbathie Mine Trail is featured on the Phototrails website:
The site provides accessibility information on a network of woodland paths and trails, allowing people to make informed choices about which sites to visit.
How to get there:
Blairenbathie Mine Trail can be started from Clentry Car Park in Blairadam Wood which is part of Blairadam Forest. Kelty is the nearest town or village.
Leave M90 motorway at junction 4 and travel west along the B914. Take first right to enter Blairadam Forest. Follow the road for just over half a mile to reach Keltyhill Wood car park.
OS Grid Reference: NT120950
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com
| Clentry Car Park Facilities. |
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| Length of trail: 2.5 miles |
| Approximate time of trail: 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Open or closed: open |
| Click here to find out what else you can do in this forest. |
Contact: |
| Jenny Ventham Community Ranger 01555 660190 e-mail: jenny.ventham@forestry.gsi.gov.uk |
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