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Devilla Forest

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About Devilla Forest

Please note due severe weather on 2nd January and further high winds forecast, we are advising members of the public not to use Devilla. Our teams are currently out assessing the damage and starting the clear up.

The forest has a long history of occupation and use.

Prehistoric coffins, stone circles and Roman urns have been found in different parts of the forest.

Devilla Forest is composed chiefly of Scots pine and has an extensive network of paths and forest roads. The forest is popular with walkers and cyclists.

How to get there:

Kincardine and Alloa are the nearest towns or villages.

Devilla Forest lies to the north of the river Forth (one mile east of the village of Kincardine) and to the south of the A907 Alloa to Dunfermline road.

The A985 Kincardine Bridge to Dunfermline road runs along the southern edge of the forest and it is from this road that access can be gained.

OS Grid Reference: NS960880
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com

Places to go in Devilla Forest

Sawmill Plantation

Other places to go in this area

Heather in bloom

Facilities:

Parking

Activities:

WalkingCyclingHorse RidingHeritage

Contact

Jenny Ventham
Community Ranger
01555 660190
e-mail: jenny.ventham@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

User Comments

1 Star 1 Star

Would be such a lovely walk if it wasn't for all the poo.. Disgusting! Had to watch my kids like a hawk to make sure they never walked into any of it. Shame on the irresponsible dog owners ruining for the majority of good folk. Needs signs and bins. Come on Forestry Commision please try and take some action!!!

Steve, 27/Dec/2011

We stronlgy advise dog owners to be responsible for their animals and to clean up after them. There's no reason why dog owners can't behave the same way in a forest as they would anywhere else - bag it, remove it. Unfortunately we can't install bins becuase we don't have the resource to properly maintain and empty them...but thta doesn't stop owners from doing what they ought to.

Forestry Commission Response
5 Stars 5 Stars

I've been walking there for about 8 years with my Labs. I think in this modern age its great that the forestry commission let people use these areas for recreation. I agree that the provision of bins would motivate people to clean up after their animals. But I guess the main cost would be hiring someone to empty them. Until then may I encourage all dog owners to do the right thing and pick up. Thanks

John McMillan, 18/Sep/2011
4 Stars 4 Stars

Were there with our Labradoodles today and agree with the comments about dog poo/lack of bins. We carried full poo bags for 2 hours until we found the bin at the car park. It would also be good to have picnic tables. It is a beautiful walk though. Really calm and peaceful.

Anonymous, 20/Jun/2011
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