Cochno Hill | Scientific Interest

District: Vale of Leven | Postcode: G81 6PU | Walk Type: Big Adventure

A 656Ha Area Located over the southern slopes of Kilpatrick Hills.

Brilliant views of Glasgow and the central belt.

Currently well managed. Part of the site is now owned by Forestry Commission Scotland who are proposing to create native woodlands on Cochno Hill.

Very good habitat for moorland breeding and over-wintering birds because south-facing, fairly low altitude, not far from coast, and well connected to wider mountains.

These moorland habitats are composed of common and widespread plant species.

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Start and Finish Points

Both by foot and vehicle this hill can be accessed from Auchnacraig Car Park (G81 6PU). You can get to this car park car from Dumbarton Road (A810) turn into Cochno Road and follow until the road splits, take the right fork and follow untill you reach a sharp right turn taking you into the car park .On foot from the car park turn right and walk along Cochno Rd untill you see a sharp right turn which will take you up the privately owned Cochno Farm access road, follow this track which will bring you to the Cochno Hills access through the wooden pedestrian gate. This path leads to the Jaw Reservoir where you’ll be rewarded with spectacular views.

Other Information

Forestry commission

Forestry commission website: Visit Website

and more about Cocho Hill from the Forestry commission: Visit Website

Canmore

Canmore contains records catalogue entries for archaeological sites, buildings, industry and maritime heritage across Scotland. managed by Historic Environment Scotland: Visit Website

Clydeside Images

Gorgeous photographs of this amazing place we live in: Visit Website

Condition

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How can we help

Explore and take notes on the local wildlife and surroundings.

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