Duntocher Burn & Wood | Woodlands

District: Clydebank | Postcode: G81 3RE | Walk Type: Wee Adventure

A 5Ha area of mature woodland with great examples of old oak trees .

Mature Tree canopy includes many large oak trees and more recent birch woodland

Open sections of Duntocher Burn of some interest for invertebrates, poor ground flora.

Duntocher Burn rises among the Kilpatrick Hills from the Cochno burn and other headwaters, and collects in Duntocher before running 2¼ miles south-westward to the River Clyde.

REVIEW: Duntocher Burn & Wood

Start and Finish Points

By foot from Dalmuir Park via the Dalmuir Golf Club then onto the burn and woodlands which you will be able to see. By vehicle you can park at Dalmuir Golf Club on Overtoun Road.

Other Information

River Clyde Foundation

Highlighting the historical significance of the burn to fish species: Visit Website

Condition

The site is isolated amongst housing and poorly connected, with poor ground flora.

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: Duntocher Burn & Wood

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