Auchentorlie Glen | Woodlands

District: Dumbarton | Postcode: G60 5AB | Walk Type: Big Adventure

Links the marginal upland habitats above with the wooded habitats of Bowling, and along the A82 and the railway line.

Rich in woodland ground flora species.

Disturbed woodland with much planted Larch, Sycamore and Scots Pine within Quercus-Betula-Oxalis.

Steep slopes, deep gorges and specialized habitats that could hold rarities.

REVIEW: Auchentorlie Glen

Start and Finish Points

By foot this glen can be reached from the Dunglass Roundabout on the A82, taking the road to Dumbuck Quarry and follow the road to the right. Continue on this road untill you see a road on the right hand side, take this and follow till the end where you will reach Auchentorlie Burn and pick up the foot path. Follow the path to reach the glen. You can reach the start point by bus or train by getting off at Bowling train station and walking towards Dungalss Roundabout. By vehicle leave the A82 at the Dunglass Roundabout and take the Dumbuck Quarry exit and follow to the right where you will find an area to park and you will then need to follow the by foot directions.

Other Information

Information on walks in the area available via the get outside website: Visit Website

Condition

Not actively managed. Parts of the woodland have basic management due to been near people's homes

How can we help

Take record and map out accesses to the area

Record local wildlife and habitats

List measures to protect the area

REVIEW: Auchentorlie Glen

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