Castle Campbell and Dollar Glen

[Scots_Charles_River]

To avoid the Hoolies I went up Dollar Glen towards the imposing Castle Campbell. Some nice trail sweets on the way, frozen Birch sap sweets.


Brich Sap Sweets by Scotstechy, on Flickr


Some trees down from the big gusts the last few days.


Fallen Tree, Dollar Glen by Scotstechy, on Flickr


At the bottom of the Glen there is a wee dam and funny building, not a Swiss roll, for Hydro maybe.


Dollar Glen by Scotstechy, on Flickr


The path weaves it's way along through old growth Deciduous forest and along the gorge and over wooden bridges, with continued interest.


Castle Campbell by Scotstechy, on Flickr




Castle Campbell by Scotstechy, on Flickr


Dollar Glen by Scotstechy, on Flickr


Eventually you pop out across from the Castle.


Castle Campbell by Scotstechy, on Flickr


Saw lots of Ransoms on areas out of the wind.


Ransoms by Scotstechy, on Flickr





Dollar Glen by Scotstechy, on


Some walkers passed me, coming down early out of the wind, they had been snow shoeing - or trying to - up on Earl's Seat Hill.


Castle Campbell by Scotstechy, on Flickr


Just above the Castle path, the fresh windslab was fracturing with only a small amount of foot pressure.


Fractured Windslab by Scotstechy, on Flickr


Natural Navigating - this tree was mossy and dry symetrically SE/NW.


Dollar Glen by Scotstechy, on Flickr

 

[Toddy]

Excellent Thank you for the photos. That was a good day out I haven't been up there for years; my Grandmother came from the Hillfoots.

Do the ladybirds still roost over the Winter along the underside of the bridge handrails ? Thousands upon thousands of them last time we were there.

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[Scots_Charles_River]

Not sure, lots of new walkways and bridges. The Trail seems to be kept in good nick by the SNH team there.

 

[Scots_Charles_River]

There was many small birds, about 10% smaller than a Robin, on the ground hiding in tufts of bracken and grass. Also, many birds singing in the lower glen out for the wind.

 

[Shewie]

Nice pics Nick, I've not been round that way yet

 

[Scots_Charles_River]

Nice pics Nick, I've not been round that way yet

It's on the edge of the Ochils, they rise up from virtually sea level. Quite accessible but rolling hills. They are mainly open hillside with some
small reservoirs and plantations.

Castle Info
http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/propertyresults/propertyabout.htm?PropID=PL_058&PropName=Castle%20Campbell%20And%20Garden

I was looking for some small bits of wood, elderflower, for whistle making with my Outdoor Class.