Community Woodlands
Tyndrum Community Woodlands
Tyndrum Community Woodlands is c94ha of mixed native woodland, downy birch, scots pine, willow amongst others, with areas of bog land, rough grazing and some extant areas of old spruce plantation. We have several paths (see the map below), from forestry track and tarmacked cycle path to mown grass paths along the riverside. There are a number of picnic areas and benches dotted across the woods, so you can enjoy the tranquillity and our glorious views.
Our Community Shelterbelt, located at the edge of Tyndrum Village, contains our small Gruffalo Trail and Forest Classroom.
A downloadable map and leaflet of the Woodland is available here so you can plan your visit.
Our woodlands are currently managed by our Trustee David West and a small, enthusiastic group of local volunteers. If you would like to get involved in the woodlands or find out what we are doing, then please drop an email at office@strathfillancdt.org.uk.
Photos below: Main - Tyndrum Community Woodland Map and information; Top right - Cycle Path and bridge; Bottom right - Forest Classroom in the Community Shelterbelt.
Gold Panning in Tyndrum Community Woodland
Please visit our dedicated gold panning page, which you can find here Gold Panning
Crianlarich Community Woodlands
Crianlarich Community Woodland is c5ha of mixed native trees, including Scots Pine, birch and willow. The Trust leases the woodland from Forest and Land Scotland, and manages it for recreation and conservation.
In 2016/2017 we secured funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund for the Heritage Paths Project, which included upgrading and developing new paths across the woodland, as well as providing a viewpoint and new interpretation and signage. It is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike.
A downloadable map and leaflet about Crianlarich and its woodland walks is available here so you can plan your visit.
As with Tyndrum Community Woodland, this woodland is managed by our Trustee David West and a small, enthusiastic group of local volunteers. If you would like to get involved in the woodlands or find out what we are doing, then please drop an email at office@strathfillancdt.org.uk.
Photos: Top - panoramic view of the woodland and viewpoint; Above - the Primary School running club using the new woodland paths; Right - new directional signs.
Help Support our Woodlands
It costs £2,000 per year to maintain our lovely woodlands and car park. All of this is paid for by donations. By giving us a small donation you can help us keep our woodlands and car park clean and tidy for people and the environment. Click on the link here to donate. Thank you!
Help Protect our Woodlands
We are always on the look-out for signs of invasive species around our Community Woodlands. Currently, there a 3 main species (Giant Hogweed, Himalayan Balsam, & Japanese Knotweed) which can threaten the ecological integrity of our Woodlands.
Please check out these handy guides to identifying these invasive species. If you do spot any of these species around the Strathfillan Community, please let us know by contacting our Trustee David West at office@strathfillancdt.org.uk or by joining our Keep Strathfillan Tidy WhatsApp group by scanning the QR code.