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Viewpoint 10: Public Path Pineapple
Figure Number: VP-10
Grid Reference NS 892 882 Elevation 15m AOD
Bearing 4º Direction of View: north
LCT: Lowland River Valley LCU: Carse of Forth
Distance to nearest 2.33km
Existing Cumulative none
proposed turbine:
visibility:
Location:
The viewpoint is taken from the public Path at a point where it joins with the access road to the Dunmore Pineapple.
The viewpoint is situated 2.33km to the south of the site at an elevation of 15m AOD.
Context:
This Public Path heads through the field to Dunmore Woods. Airth Castle is just 1.2km to the south. Some hundred
metres northwards sits the Dunmore Pineapple.
Both estates are accommodated on the higher grounds of the River Forth Valley at a level of 30m AOD.
The turn off from A905 to the B9124 leads to the access gate to the Dunmore Pineapple.
Receptor Type:
This viewpoint is selected as being representative of walkers and recreational users of the landscape. It also
represents visitors to Dunmore Pineapple for whom it is an access view.
Existing View:
It is a short distance view over the green field. The view is edged by the dense vegetation belt which joins with the
Dunmore Woods on the left side of the view. The peak of the Ochil Hills rises above this vegetation line. On this
elevation of 15m AOD the Ochil Hills appear as low elevation hills. The treebelt breaks the skyline above the Ochil
Hills.
The view opens on the right side where the town of Clackmannan is in view over the River Forth. The A905 which runs
parallel to the River Forth is also visible.
On the backdrop of the Ochil Hills the dark line of the Forest plantations marks the Lowland Hills and Valley’s
undulating landmass.
The visibility of the proposal site:
The proposal site is not visible from the viewpoint. Its approximate location is identifiable by the settlement of
Clackmannan.
Visual detractors:
No visual detractors on the 75 degree view are seen. However in 95 degree views the row of pylons which run along
the shore are visible on the right side of the view.
Landscape Designations:
None identified although the viewpoint is close to the Designed landscape of the Dunmore Pineapple.
Viewpoint Sensitivity to the proposed wind energy development: :
The landscape sensitivity of this location is considered to be low.
The visual sensitivity of this location is considered to be medium.
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