Quarrelwood Woodland Park
Quarrelwood commands a hilltop position overlooking Elgin, the Moray Firth and surrounding countryside. The wood is on the site of an ancient semi-natural Oakwood which has had some underplanting of Beech and conifers. It is home to many woodland birds and mammals. Near the top of the hill is a Henge which is around 4000 years old. There is also a complex of sandstone quarries which has been designated a SSSI because of the very rare reptile fossils found there.
Waymarked trails offer walks throughout the wood guiding you to the quarries and the Henge. A green (easy) mountain bike route can be accessed directly from the Leggat car park. There is also a permanent orienteering course laid out in the wood. Maps may be obtained from the Moravian Orienteering Club.
The woods are managed through the Quarrelwood Woodland Park Association in co-operation with the Forestry Commission and Moray Council.
How to get there:
Elgin is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: NJ180630
By car - See access points for Leggat Car Park and
Brumley Brae Car Park. The Woodland Park can also be accessed on foot from Elgin.
Start your visit from:
Brumley Brae Car Park Leggat Quarry Car Park Other places to go in Moray Forests