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Take time out from the city to enjoy some peace and quiet at Balkello Community Woodland. Just a short trip from Dundee, it\u2019s a great place to stretch your legs and enjoy sweeping views of the countryside, the city and the coast.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s an open grassy area, overlooking small ponds and a spring \u2013 ideal for a picnic. If you fancy a longer outing, Balkello is a gateway to the open Sidlaw Hills and on to Glamis.<\/p>\n

Balkello\u2019s trees were only planted in the 1990s, but already the young woodland is a real contrast to the open fields around it. Birds sing among the trees and light plays through the branches: come back often and see how the forest grows.<\/p>\n

Balkello forest is off the B954 Muirhead to Newtyle road. At Auchterhouse, turn onto the road to Tealing. Go on for around 2\u00bd miles (4km) and turn left for the forest car park. 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