For Sale · About 32.5 Acres UNDER OFFER Jonathan Creasey · Providing and Promoting Freehold · Offers Over £50,000 Amenity, Biodiversity & Conservation Woodlands Clachan of Campsie, By Strathblane E: [email protected] East Dunbartonshire T: 01786 833 500 M: 07786 224 465 Campsie Glen Wood A striking mixed broadleaf wooded glen and popular beauty spot aside the Kirk Burn with access to scenic waterfalls and elevated views across the valley Description Campsie Glen Wood is a picturesque, semi-natural ancient and native woodland with prominent views over Glazert Water and Blane Water valleys. Beautiful waterfalls, natural pools and geological rock features abound along the entire shared west boundary to the Kirk and Alnwick Burns. Such regionally cherished and dramatic gorge woodland is rarely available to own and share in its local Scottish heritage, and will provide some diverse woodland conservation, recreation and other suitable personal amenity or potential outdoors business uses. Two public paths offer access through the southern and central areas of the woodland to some stunning watercourse features and ancient wooded areas (denoted by “AW” on the Wood Map) with grand specimen sycamore, Scots pine, oak, beech and other mixed species trees. Sizeable areas of planted native woodland (“NW”) about 20 years old flank the path to the east of the steep valley side and ridge (“steep ridge”) running above Kirk Burn to the west. These areas also contain birch, ash, hazel coppice, rowan and cherry as well as an unmarked bicycle trail winding through the trees. Open ground (“OG”) in the southeast corner, around the upper Crow Road ‘car park in the sky’ and northeast along the Alnwick Burn section provide transitional ecotones of grassland and bracken, useful open spaces and commanding views. A secluded shed or suitable structure sited in the wood for private or group based use for storing equipment, daytime shelter and courses could be permitted. The woodland lends itself to a variety of nature-based and outdoor activity uses including sustainable and social forestry, woodcrafts and bushcrafts, foraging, forest school or outdoor education and arts, photography, health and well-being activities, teambuilding projects and simply for picnics and campfires. Any suitable non- forestry or agriculture classed use would require to adhere to the covenant and local planning policies, and be favourable and sympathetic to the surroundings, history and geology of the conservation areas. Viewing this wood is highly recommended for those seeking an open and active woodland with ecological, geological and historical interests, a range of potential suitable uses and as a well-located base for exploring the local hills and wider vicinity. Additional land of up to 1.6 acres (denoted by blue area on Map) may be available to let by separate negotiation. Office: 12 Hillview Drive Stirling FK9 4BU UK. Phone: 01786 833 500. Email: [email protected] Campsie Glen Wood, Clachan of Campsie, East Dunbartonshire Surrounding Area and History The pretty and peaceful conservation area and hamlet of Clachan of Campsie lies at the foot of Campsie Glen and houses a busy café and craft shops in the small main square as well as an ancient church ruin and yard associated with missionary St. Machan. At the head of Campsie Glen there are striking views over the wider Kelvin and Clyde valley basins gained after a popular walk up Cort-Ma-Law hill or a longer horseshoe hike further into the Campsie Fells hills. Buzzards and Peregrine falcons can be seen soaring high above in the wild and rural calm of the area. The Campsie Fells and Glen are distinctive and favoured by local tourism, hillwalkers and have a rich cultural, industrial, historical and geological heritage. A ‘liberal laird’ opened his side of Campsie Glen up in 1785 and it has welcomed visitors ever since, including climber Tom Weir who wrote about his beloved visits there. The dramatic edged south Fells were created from volcanic intrusion, the Glen from glacial retreat and the Campsie Fault runs across the south of the wood. Notable nearby walking routes include the Thomas Muir (‘father of Scottish democracy’) Trail, Strathkelvin Railway Path and John Muir Way. The area is also close to Carron Valley and Reservoir, the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park and within 35mins drive of Glasgow, Falkirk and Stirling. Access Servitude A right of access for all purposes will be granted over the private track as shown in green on the Maps and which leads to the included gate at the centre of the south boundary. The route of the access track section marked “A” to “B” on the Wood Map is indicative only. Its exact route will be defined shortly once plans for the roadside development site are finalised. As is usual in Scotland, maintenance of this shared track is according to use. Sporting Rights, Mineral Rights and Timber Sporting rights in so far as they are owned are included with the land. Mineral rights in so far as they are owned are included with the land except where reserved by statute or in terms of the Title. All timber, whether standing, fallen or cut, is included with the land. Core Path, TPO, Rights of Way and Grants There are two sections of Core Path through the southern half of Campsie Glen Wood. These rights of way were created and established in the past and then designated and adopted as core paths by the local authority. An informal management agreement is in place whereby maintenance and upkeep of the core paths, and directly adjoining areas in relation to the core paths, is primarily performed by the local authority. The upper Crow Road car park is included in the land and is similarly adopted and primarily maintained by the local authority. Prospective purchasers should be aware of the Scottish Outdoor Access Code and that, as a result of the freedom of access to the countryside introduced by the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003, members of the public have the right of responsible access to most parts of the Scottish countryside. There is a Tree Preservation Order over the southwest area of the woodland outlined in yellow on the Wood Map. The property is sold together with and subject to all existing rights of way, servitudes, burdens, wayleaves, reservations and others whether contained in the Title Deeds or otherwise, whether mentioned in these particulars or not, and purchasers will be deemed to have satisfied themselves in all respects thereof. There are no outstanding grant scheme payments due or restocking obligations applicable to the woodland. There may be grants available to assist with management, restoration projects and stewardship of the woodland. Campsie Glen Wood, Clachan of Campsie, East Dunbartonshire Covenant, Clawback and Residential Planning Permission (For Covenant detail see end of brochure text) The woodland will be subject to a covenant to ensure the peaceful enjoyment of this and adjoining properties. The missives of sale will be subject to the purchaser(s) granting a standard security in favour of the seller(s) to clawback 25% of the uplift in value, in the event planning permission is granted for development for any purpose other than forestry or agriculture being obtained subsequent to the date of entry for a period of 25 years. You are extremely unlikely to get residential planning permission for this woodland. Boundaries The boundaries are primarily indicated by the fencing and the old churchyard wall along the southern boundary, the fence along the southeast boundary, by the roadside along the northeast boundary and by the centre of the Kirk Burn along the west boundary. As is usual in Scotland, boundaries are mutually shared with adjacent landowners unless agreed or stated otherwise in the title deeds. To View This Woodland You are welcome to view this woodland at any time during daylight hours. We recommend you check it is still available for sale prior to travel. Please print or download a copy of the full brochure to take with you and aid with identifying the location and boundaries. The woodland may not have mobile reception. Parking for Viewing (P) is indicated in the Directions and Maps provided below. Please park safely off the public road and aside of any gates, access ways or passing places. Please also take care when viewing the woodland and pay attention to any warning signs. The great outdoors, including woodlands, can contain unexpected hazards. Please wear appropriate gear and footwear and avoid visiting during severe weather, such as high winds. Location Nearest postcodes: south G66 7AB or for north car park G66 7GX (denoted by the red dots on the Maps below). OS Landranger map: 64. OS Explorer map: 348. National Grid Refs: Centre of Wood · NS 612 800; Parking for Viewing (P) · NS 611 796 (S) and NS 613 801 (N). Directions (Maps are provided below) For the south Clachan of Campsie car park as identified by P on the Maps, travel on the A891 road eastwards from Strathblane (3 miles away) or westwards from Lennoxtown (1.5 miles away). Turn on to the minor road heading north towards the conservation hamlet of Clachan of Campsie. After about a quarter of a mile at the end of the road, turn into the Aldessan House car park or find parking nearby. Then follow the footpath, past the white Aldessan House building containing the Sonas Café and adjoining craft shop units, and onto the access track path as shown in green on the Maps leading to the entrance gate and southern area of the wood. Firstbus run a service X85 from Glasgow to Clachan of Campsie bus stop in the main square south car park. For the north Crow Road (B822) ‘waterfall’ car park ‘in the sky’ as identified by P on the Maps, travel on the B822 (Crow Road) road either northwards from Lennoxtown or southwards from Fintry.