unrated)About Holmesyke Reedbeds
Enjoy a walk around this short circuit. Surfaced paths take you round the reedbed area, which was built in 2004 by The Coal Authority.
There are interpretation panels to explain how the system of ponds work and why they are needed, plus benches to sit on and enjoy the surroundings.
Take in the young native woodland, walk through the colourful wildflower meadows and round the amazing reedbed. This is a lovely circuit which has become very popular with local people, whether jogging, cycling or on their powered wheelchairs.
There are some small residents in the reedbeds that you may see or hear on your visit. Keep an eye out for Moorhens, Mallards and Reed Buntings, amongst other wildlife.
Accessibility
The Reedbeds 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:
Holmesyke Reedbeds can be started from Holmesyke reedbeds in West Forth Woodland. Forth is the nearest town or village.
Leaving in a northerly direction from Forth Village, turn right at the crossroads with the B715 Climpy Road.
Follow Manse Road until a minor road (East Forth Road) heads downhill to the right, opposite the play park. After the bungalows you will see the parking layby on the right-hand side before the tall trees.
Park here and walk down the minor road about 300m to the path entrance beyond the burn and vehicle gate. Be careful of traffic using this minor road.
OS Grid Reference: NS 950533
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com
You can also access this trail through Ash tree entrance.
| Holmesyke reedbeds Facilities. |
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| Length of trail: 0.75 miles |
| Approximate time of trail: 15 minutes |
| Open or closed: open |
| Click here to find out what else you can do in this forest. |
Contact: |
| Emma Stewart 01555 660190 e-mail: scottishlowlands@forestry.gsi.gov.uk |
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