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Quarrelwood Woodland Park
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Quarrelwood commands a hilltop position overlooking Elgin, the Moray Firth and surrounding countryside.<BR><BR>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 <strong>woodland birds and mammals</strong>.<BR><BR>Near the top of the hill is a <strong>henge</strong> 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.<BR><BR><strong>Waymarked trails</strong> offer walks throughout the wood guiding you to the quarries and the Henge. A green (easy grade) 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.<BR><BR>The woods are managed through the <strong>Quarrelwood Woodland Park Association</strong> in co-operation with Forestry Commission Scotland and Moray Council.
Partner: Forestry Commission
Address: Quarrelwood Woodland Park
OS Grid ref: NJ180630
More Details available from: Jim Lauder
Email: enquiries@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
Tel: 0131 334 0303
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