# Barabell Wood sales particulars for Woodlands.co.uk

 This wood is sold, please do not visit this wood without permission from the new owner. 
<p>A larger mixed species woodland, close to Loch Lomond within the Trossachs National Park and within easy reach of Glasgow.</p> 

Located Gartocharn, Drymen, Stirlingshire.

## Region

This wood is in the [Northern Scotland](https://tom.woodlands.co.uk/buying-a-wood/northern-scotland) region.

## Agent

This wood is managed by Torquil Varty and Rachel Bower. They can be contacted by email torquilandrachel@woodlands.co.uk or phone  01307 467393  07803  903 203 .

## Description

<p>Barabell Wood is one of the larger woodlands at this very popular location, with an enchanting mix of open grass areas, mature birch that will accommodate any firewood needs and a large raised plateau area, home to a mix of younger birch and swifter growing pine. The balanced mix of tree species and differing habitats creates an enchanting woodland.  Not uncommon amongst varied and diverse woodland, and  within the wider woodland here, non-native rhododendron is growing within the understory, though it&#39;s very much at a manageable stage. Rhododendron working &#39;parties&#39; are an opportunity to involve wider interest in tackling this &#39;friendly&#39; but ultimately non-native species!</p> <p>Though there are some relics of pheasant pens and a shooting range within the wood, reminiscent of its previous incarnation, there has been no shooting on site since the woodland came in to our ownership and this has allowed the wildlife to thrive. This wood is well worth exploring and early viewing is reccommended as it will be popular.</p> 

### Trees

<p>Silver birch provides food and habitat for more than 300 insect species &ndash; the leaves attracting aphids, the in turn provide food for ladybirds and other species further up the food chain. The leaves are also a food plant for the caterpillars of many moths, including the angle-shades, buff tip, pebble hook-tip, and Kentish glory.</p> <p>Birch trees are particularly associated with specific fungi, including fly agaric, woolly milk cap, birch milk cap, birch brittlegill, birch knight, chanterelle and the birch polypore (razor strop).</p> 

### Wildlife

<p>These woods are a particular haven for woodcock, a wonderful but quite shy bird that you are likely to wonder across by chance: it is a large bulky wading bird with short legs, and a very long straight tapering bill. It is largely nocturnal and in spring and summer male woodcocks perform a display flight known as roding. At dusk, and just before dawn, they take to the air and patrol over large areas of their forest and heathland homes, calling in a series of grunts and squeaks, competing with other males to attract females.</p> 

### Features

<p>The lovely open grassy area would be perfect for summer camping, with an existing structure that could easily be converted for use as a tool store. It was used previously as a shelter for shooting practice.</p> 

### Access, tracks and footpaths

<p>There is a good stone track leading up to the wood with an area of hardstanding for off track parking or for use as a timber stack. The woodland is open enough to traverse easily without any defined paths.</p> 

### Rights and covenants

<p>All sporting and mineral rights are sold with the woodland.</p> 


As is the case for all our woodlands, the purchaser will be asked to enter into a <a href='/buying-a-wood/covenant/'>covenant</a> which serves to protect the peace and quiet of the woodland.

### Activities

<p>The list of things to do in a woodland is as long as your imagination! In the first instance observation is the key, whether through trail cams or as simple as spending time in the woodland. Each woodland beats to its own rhythm and the enjoyment is to figure this out . Good luck!</p> 

### Local area and history

<p>The surrounding area of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs gained much popularity with the publication of Sir Walter Scott&#39;s 1810 poem &#39;The Lady of the Lake&#39;. The poem gives a roll call of Trossachs place names, the lady herself being found on Loch Katrine. Scott followed up with his 1817 historical novel <em><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rob_Roy_(novel)">Rob Roy</a>, </em>romanticising the outlaw cattle thief <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Roy_MacGregor">Raibert Ruadh</a> born by Loch Katrine and buried at nearby <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balquhidder">Balquhidder</a>.</p> <p>Stirling, with its beautiful castle, is just a 30 minute drive away with direct links from there across to Edinburgh.</p> 


## Location

* OS Landranger: OS No. 56 
* Grid ref: NS 441 846 
* Nearest post code: G83 8SA
* GPS coordinates: 56.0283, -4.50247

### Directions

<p>From Glasgow:</p> <ul> <li>Take the A82 north.</li> <li>Turn right onto the A811 in the direction of Drymen.</li> <li>At the village of Gartocham turn right onto School Road.</li> <li>Turn left onto Auchincarroch Road.</li> <li>Turn left onto Finnery Road.</li> <li>The entrance will be on your left. There is a small woodlands for sale sign attached to the fence. On the other side of the driveway is the nameplate Greystonelea.</li> <li>Continue up this driveway for 500m and the woods are on your right.</li> <li>If you miss the entrance you will reach Finnery House on your left. Turn round and retrace your steps.</li> <li>Go through the pedestrian gate and follow the internal track until you reach the woodland on your right hand side</li> </ul> <p>Sat nav will get you to Finnery Road but will not get you to the entance to the woods.</p> 

## Photos

Here are links to some photos of this wood:

* [Camping area](https://www.woodlands.co.uk/woods/northern-scotland/barabell-wood-d62224ee0e7b699113a72b0732b64408.jpg)
* [Tool store or something more?](https://www.woodlands.co.uk/woods/northern-scotland/barabell-wood-f5150f7d20b1c6e4742d681abb119ba6.jpg)
* [Winter frost](https://www.woodlands.co.uk/woods/northern-scotland/barabell-wood-ee1af63a53074f8ec3e271adbe0c5244.jpg)
* [Hardstanding area](https://www.woodlands.co.uk/woods/northern-scotland/barabell-wood-5b5c6d74461008c3e5180977be06cb9a.jpg)
* [Bench](https://www.woodlands.co.uk/woods/northern-scotland/barabell-wood-4081d0d791b5810453e7f258930995da.jpg)
* [Potential camping area](https://www.woodlands.co.uk/woods/northern-scotland/barabell-wood-6c8e3fd2a5395de998ecd7bcd6e23baa.jpg)
* [Young trees on the plateau](https://www.woodlands.co.uk/woods/northern-scotland/barabell-wood-21570e7e0195c3c2fd70fc9b633237f9.jpg)
* [Moss](https://www.woodlands.co.uk/woods/northern-scotland/barabell-wood-5395c0f2b6b8c3571ffa1c96c96fc172.jpg)
* [Young birch](https://www.woodlands.co.uk/woods/northern-scotland/barabell-wood-244348aa4e3b9a297bcbb8cfa9a85960.jpg)
* [Rhododendron amongst the birch](https://www.woodlands.co.uk/woods/northern-scotland/barabell-wood-86940fb481bd441986cf4052e4c5cd3b.jpg)
* [Colourful sphagnum moss](https://www.woodlands.co.uk/woods/northern-scotland/barabell-wood-c9e17b052877f74c15f9a29868ad729e.jpg)
* [Winter sun](https://www.woodlands.co.uk/woods/northern-scotland/barabell-wood-709d2797beded25f7d72a45c6c01c12b.jpg)
* [Young pines](https://www.woodlands.co.uk/woods/northern-scotland/barabell-wood-53628e05174b193597d2d299cb6431cf.jpg)
* [Wintercolour](https://www.woodlands.co.uk/woods/northern-scotland/barabell-wood-51c4d7b51765507292e5cfede775b5ff.jpg)
* [Strong growth](https://www.woodlands.co.uk/woods/northern-scotland/barabell-wood-bfb49c606f6de57b3a03bd0b98a64d28.jpg)
* [Low winter sun](https://www.woodlands.co.uk/woods/northern-scotland/barabell-wood-668829c8fccefc770e18b8585d6b014f.jpg)
* [Light through the trees](https://www.woodlands.co.uk/woods/northern-scotland/barabell-wood-f2e1354902e7258c5667f74f800fa82d.jpg)
* [Up in the canopy](https://www.woodlands.co.uk/woods/northern-scotland/barabell-wood-ec6b95cbc8661a54adb24c08c522a33e.jpg)
* [Wood sign](https://www.woodlands.co.uk/woods/northern-scotland/barabell-wood-47630f951329b27ccf36d7bc9e878db9.jpg)