Forests & woodlands · Scottish Highlands
Balnaguard Glen Nature Reserve
In or near Ballinluig.
Balnaguard Glen Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pitlochry · 6.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Balnaguard Glen Nature Reserve is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 56.6414°, -3.7316°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Balnaguard Glen is a Scottish Wildlife Trust reserve near the village of Balnaguard, Perthshire. It is notable for its juniper woodland, which is amongst the largest in Perthshire.
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Background
Description
The reserve covers an area of 55 hectares, through which the Balnagurad Burn runs. The gully is steep-sided, and once hosted a footpath, though landslips have made the old route dangerous and impassable. There are several waterfalls. To the east of the gully lies a birch wood, and to the west are numerous areas of juniper woodland.
Visiting
There is a small car park at the foot of the reserve, just outside the village. There is a way marked trail, but it is steep and rough, and can be difficult to pass in wet weather. It is dangerous to try to access the gully, as the land there is unstable and very prone to landslides.
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- Coordinates
- 56.6414, -3.7316
- District
- Perth and Kinross
- Postcode
- PH9 0PY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
- Nearest railway station
- Pitlochry — 6.8 km
Sources
- osm: w210814491 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Balnaguard Glen (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Juniper in the Scottish Wildlife Trust - Balnaguard Glen reserve - geograph.org.uk - 2447620.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Balnaguard Glen Nature Reserve?
- Balnaguard Glen Nature Reserve is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH9 0PY).
- What is Balnaguard Glen Nature Reserve?
- Balnaguard Glen Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Balnaguard Glen Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Pitlochry, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH9 0PY.
- Is Balnaguard Glen Nature Reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Balnaguard Glen Nature Reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Balnaguard Glen Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Pitlochry, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH9 0PY.