Auchentorlie Wood | Woodlands

District: Dumbarton | Postcode: G82 2TS | Walk Type: Big Adventure

A 13Ha woodland located near Craigunnock, with a 9th Century BC fort.

Good example of an upland woodland Much of the woodland is covered in old trees. Oak in the closed canopy, patches of Birch located in other areas. Locally abundant sycamore.

Moderately rich ground flora. These are UK BAP priority habitats.

Good structure for a breeding ground for various birds and inverterbrates.

Ardconnel Hill Fort (Sheephill Fort) a 9th century BC hill Fort situated on top of a steep-sided Volcanic spur, on the lower slopes of the Kilpatrick Hills.

REVIEW: Auchentorlie Wood

Start and Finish Points

By foot these woods can be accessed from turning into Milton Brae from Dumbarton Road and then turning right into Milton Hill. Walk along Milton Hill and veer right to pick up path taking you to base of Auchentorlie Wood. By vehicle from Dumbarton Road (A82) turn into Milton Brae where you will be able to park on the left hand side of the road. Once parked walk accross Milton Brae into Milton Hill where you will follow the by foot directions.

Other Information

Ardconnel Hill or Auchentorlie HillFort Archaeology site " His records of Sheep HillFort and the Greenland Cup & Ring carvings show this area has been inhabited for at least 5,000 years: Megalithic Website

Condition

Unknown, No intervention, poor connectivity to other habitats. Adjacent to large quarry.

How can we help

Explore and take notes on the local wildlife and surroundings

Make plans for the preservation of the life there

Create a list of suggestions on potential improvements

Map out an Entry Point for the location

REVIEW: Auchentorlie Wood

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