Beardmore Way to River Clyde | Riverways

District: Clydebank | Postcode: G81 4ET | Walk Type: Wee Adventure

Beardmore Way to River Clyde

On the old railway track, there are many trees and bushes such as silver birch, hazel and blackthorn. Wildflowers are in abundance here during spring and summer.

There are numerous amounts of wildlife in this area such as deer, moles, hedgehog, foxes, grey herons, rats/mice and ducks and various seabirds.

The Beardmore Shipyard was situated in Dalmuir immediately West of the John Brown Yard and was founded in 1906. It produced many famous merchant and warships.

From this point, if you look up the river Clyde towards Glasgow city centre, the Titan Crane dominates the skyline. It was the world's first electrically powered cantilever crane, and the largest crane of its type at the time of its completion. Today it stands proudly at the site of the old John Brown shipyard as a monument to the shipbuilding industry which made the area world famous.

REVIEW: Beardmore Way to River Clyde

Start and Finish Points

By foot from the sculpture on Dumbarton Road at Beardmore Street head south towards the river. After 100 yards, you will cross the railway bridge. On the bridge, stop and look over the side. You be able to see the trail where the old railway line ran. Continue over the roundabout onto Beardmore Way towards the river Clyde. Cut through the park gate on the left- hand side. Follow the trail down to the riverside. This walk is a loop therefore the finish will be the same route you came.

Other Information

Clyde Waterfront website Visit Website

Condition

Good

How can we help

Follow up assessment and notes to find out current conditions

Make list of potential improvements to re-invigorate the local woods

Create protection plan for local woodlands

REVIEW: Beardmore Way to River Clyde

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