Whiteash Hill Wood (Speymouth Forest)
A 1,471.52 hectare forestry plantation dominated by high conifer trees that provide shelter and cover moss-covered hummocks, located near Fochabers in Scotland. Features the Duchess Monument with views over Speyside towards Spey Bay and the Moray Firth.
Area: 1,383.7 ha
Region: Near Rothes
Address: Whiteash Hill Wood, United Kingdom
Website: www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/woods/whiteash-hill-wood
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Mountain biking, walking, and scenic viewpoints. Part of the Moray Monster Trail network with 2 MTB trails including the Fochabers Freeride (extreme), 4 waymarked trails (1.5 to 3 miles), and informal walking paths. Main walks around 4km with shallow ascent and fairly easy terrain.
History
Features the Duchess of Richmond Memorial Cairn with panoramic views over the lower plains of Speyside, Gordon Castle and Estate towards Spey Bay and the Moray Firth.
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“Great Nature spoke, with air benign, "Go on, ye human race; This lower world I you resign; Be fruitful and increase. The liquid fire of strong desire I've pour'd it in each bosom; Here, on this had, does Mankind stand, And there is Beauty's blossom." Nature’s Law Humbly inscribed to Gavin Hamilton
Lovely when quiet, single track road with passing places to get here
Ss2 Friday night stage 21st April 2023