Dumbarton Muir

Scientific Interest: West Dunbartonshire

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Dumbarton Muir | Scientific Interest

District: Dumbarton | Postcode: G83 9LX | Walk Type: Big Adventure

Located on the back of Bellsmyre, grassland and blanket bogs litter the area.

Offers a wide range of grasslands and modified blanket bogs.

Offers upland Heathland which bring a wide range of plant life throughout the area.

Brings typical Moorland wildlife to the area (species, plants, bryophytes, and birds)


REVIEW: Dumbarton Muir



Dumbarton Muir
Dumbarton Muir
Dumbarton Muir

What to bring with you

Medium size backpack | Walking shoes/boots | Food & Water | First Aid Kit/Plasters | Shower/Raincoat | Spare socks | Compass

Start and Finish Points

By foot this muir can be found from Overtoun House and following the Lang Craigs Circular Path towards Doughnot Hill, from here walk towards Gallangad Burn where you will see a large wooded area. The muir can be found on the other side of the woods. By vehicle park at Overtoun House which can be found from Stirling Road (A82) take the turn into Milton Brae at Logspan in Milton. Follow this road until it forks and take the right fork into Overtoun Estate and park in the area provided and follw the by foot directions.

Other Information

More information on walks and trails through the area can be found on the GetOutside website: Visit Website

More information on the area with maps in greater detail can be found on the Mindat website: Visit Website

Condition

Not Currently Maintained

How can we help

Take note and record any wildlife in the area

List measures the could be taken to improve the area.

Map out accesses to the area.

Take any litter you have or find.


REVIEW: Dumbarton Muir



Map Area of Dumbarton Muir



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