A young deciduous woodland close to Edinburgh.
Located Standburn, Avonbridge, Falkirk. ## 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 . ## DescriptionThane Wood is a lovely deciduous woodland that, with thoughtful stewarding, will mature into a really delightful woodland. Sitting upon a gentle slope that rises slowly to level ground, it is easy to traverse with well spaced planting. An existing internal track leading to a central open area, would make an ideal base camp. The wood mainly consists of oak and sycamore with other species interspersed throughout, providing great potential for coppicing for wood fuel. Coppicing is an ancient but somewhat neglected practice, a form of woodland management that involves cutting back to ground level, though there is a need to protect the regrowth from browsing deer.
### TreesThis woodland has been well stocked with a diverse mixture of deciduous trees that are now well established; the oaks especially are thriving. Oak supports more wildlife than any other native tree, earning it the reputation as a cornerstone of a wood; in these autumn months badgers, squirrels and deer will feed off the acorns.
### WildlifeThe wildlife is abundant with plenty of deer, signs of transient badgers, as well as abundant birdlife in spring. The quietness of the woodland is attractive to wildlife for obvious reasons.
### FeaturesThere is a stream that flows adjacent to the main track that will act as a magnet for wildlife as well as providing a water supply to woodland owners.
### Access, tracks and footpathsThe existing tracks have been recently repaired with materials sourced on site, easily accessible aggregate available for further patch ups as and when required.
### Rights and covenantsAll sporting rights are sold with the woodland.
As is the case for all our woodlands, the purchaser will be asked to enter into a covenant which serves to protect the peace and quiet of the woodland. ### ActivitiesThe woods at Gateside are very private with little outside use apart from immediate neighbours and would suit those looking to explore the potentials of hutting.
### Local area and historyGateside Woodland sits directly next to the small ex-mining village of Standburn, with the closest town being Falkirk about 6 miles away.
Falkirk sits on the junction of the Forth and Clyde and Union Canals and as such became an important trade route and hub of heavy industry in the 18th and 19th centuries. The steel industry was dominant as was coal mining, necessary to feed the engine of industrialisation. The area is now more dependant on tourism and retail with many old mining sites reverting to woodland.
Nearby attractions include the Falkirk Wheel and The Helix , home of the famous Kelpie art installation.
Edinburgh is only twenty miles away and Glasgow 30 miles making these woods very accessible from the city.
## Location * OS Landranger: OS No. 65 * Grid ref: NS 926 741 * Nearest post code: FK1 2HN * GPS coordinates: 55.9484, -3.72099 ### Directions