Dumbarton Rock and River Clyde | Riverways

District: Dumbarton | Postcode: G82 1JJ | Walk Type: Big Adventure

The Inner Clyde Estuary is a nature reserve and protected wetland area in the estuary of the River Clyde, on the west coast of central Scotland.

The Inner Clyde Estuary is a nature reserve and protected wetland area in the estuary of the River Clyde, on the west coast of central Scotland. An area of 1,826 hectares has been designated since 2000 as a Ramsar Site, a Special Protection Area and a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

The protected area of the estuary stretches from Clydebank to Colgrain on the north bank, and from Erskine to Port Glasgow in the south. Although the surrounding areas are heavily industrialised, the tidal mudflats and saltmarsh of the river estuary support large numbers of waders and waterbirds including internationally important populations of common redshank over winter and nationally important numbers of cormorants, eiders, goldeneyes, oystercatchers, red-breasted mergansers, red-throated divers and scaups to the area throughout the year.

Due to the freshwater of the river Leven meeting the salt water of the river Clyde there is a mix of aquatic wildlife and plant life creating an interesting mix of ecosystems.

REVIEW: Dumbarton Rock and River Clyde

Start and Finish Points

By both foot and vehicle from Glasgow Road (A814), turn into Victoria Street and follow through the roundabout to Castle Road then following this road to the bottom where you can park and have access to the gate to Dumbarton Rock. To walk along the River Clyde you will notice a path to the left of the Bowling Club which will lead you along the shore where you will have great views of the river and wildlife. This path is a loop which will bring you back to Dumbarton Rock

Other Information

Historic Environment website: Visit Website

Condition

Good maintained path however grass and uneven in parts

How can we help

Explore and take notes on the local wildlife and surroundings.

Make plans for the preservation for the life there.

Create a list of suggestions on potential improvements.

Litter.

REVIEW: Dumbarton Rock and River Clyde

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