Murroch Glen | Woodlands
District: Vale of Leven | Postcode: G82 3PY | Walk Type: Big Adventure
A 50Ha area with extensive woodland, and a wide variety of notable habitats.
This is one of the best examples of a well-structures wooded valley within the region.
A good variety of habitat types, especially base-enriched habitats. Given the variety of habitats there is an expected high species-diversity.
Upland Heath, Fen, Upland Mixed Ashwood, Upland Flushes, Fens and Swamps, Upland Calcareous Grassland.
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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 glen can be access by the bus stop near the Strathleven Roundabout on Stirling Road and walking towards the Vale of Leven Industrial Estate and turning into Broomhill Crescent. Follow the road until you see a field and woodlands on the right, cross the field towards the woods at the end of the field and once throught the woodlands you will see the glen where Murroch Burn will be at the bottom running through it. By vehicle leave Stirling Road (A813) and turn into Broomhill Crescent. Follow the road until the T junction and turn right continuing on Broomhill Crescent and taking the first right into Broomhill Crescent and park at the end of the road. From here walk straight ahead through the woodlands to a clearing where you will see more woodlands, cross the clearing into the woodlands where you will find where Murroch Glen with Murroch Burn at the bottom.
Other Information
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