Mine Woods:
Mine Woods are the back drop to Bridge of Allan and are found in an area called 'upper ridge of Allan'. The woods are on the site of an old copper mine and many shafts and tunnels remain underneath. The main entrance shaft can still be seen, signposted from one of the many woodland paths. The woods are of mixed deciduous trees and are used by residents for gentle strolls and dog walking. They contain much wildlife such as rabbits, birds and it's not un common to see a roe deer. Various paths wind around the woods criss crossing each other some leading out to the golf course & up to drum brae. To walk to the woods from the centre of Bridge of Allan - from Paterson clock walk up mine road and follow the road round to the right going up the hill and then straight on to the old spa building, now flats and chambo restaurant, until you get to the foot of the woods.