Kilpatrick Braes | Woodlands

District: Clydebank | Postcode: G60 5HN | Walk Type: Big Adventure

97ha with spectacular views over Glasgow and the River Clyde, and onto the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs.

Diverse habitats, moorland, woodland and scrub, particularly birds with south facing slopes.

Amazing views

Mosaic of dry heath, acid grassland and patches of wet heath over hills, with open broadleaved woodland developing across southfacing slopes.

Excellent connectivity On the southern lip of the Kilpatrick Hills and with Hawcraigs and Glenarbuck SSSI. Moderate 3. Reason For Selection Diverse habitat structure for common wildlife on south-facing slopes.

REVIEW: Kilpatrick Braes

Start and Finish Points

By foot from Kilpatrick train station, at the end of the platform turn right into Station Road and follow under the A82. Follow the road while it bends to the left and take the first right road to Loch Humphrey and follow this road. The braes will be on the right hand side of the road at Gavinburn Cottages. By vehicle from Dumbarton Road (A814) turn into Station Road at Old Kilpatrick and follow the road under the A82 until you see the car park. Once parked follow the by foot directions.

Other Information

Forestry Commission

Extensive background information - Visit Website

West Dunbartonshire Council

Extensive background information from West Dunbartonshire Council: Visit Website

Core path access to and within the Braes from West Dunbartonshire Council: 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: Kilpatrick Braes

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