Overton Muir | Moorlands

District: Vale of Leven | Postcode: G82 5ET | Walk Type: Big Adventure

Overton Muir, located west of Alexandria, varied species of plant and wildlife.

A wide range of walking paths with varied routes linking to Balloch and Cardross.

A small woodland with varied wildlife, including old oaks and ash trees, with basic flora life.

A variation of wildlife, including birds and insects with burrowing rabbits throughout.

REVIEW: Overton Muir

Start and Finish Points

By foot this muir is accessible from Overton Road under the A82 flyover. Take the right fork in the road, (the left will take you to the Vale of Leven Cemetery) take the fourth driveway through the farm and follow the road till you reach a woodland. Walk through the woodland where you will come out at the muir. By vehicle from the A82 take the Upper Stoneymollan Road exit from the roundabout, take the first left, then take the next left, follow the road until you see a clearing on the left where you can park the car. Once the car is parked you will need to walk towards Sheildaig Farm B&B, pass this farm and walk towards Loch Lomond Pony Trekking where you will see a path on your right hand side, take this path and follow until you see a woodland and beyond this you will find the muir after walking through Bromley Muir.

Other Information

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

More information on the area about walking routes with an in detail map can be found on the Ramblers website: View Map

Condition

Not actively managed.

How can we help

Explore and take note on the wildlife and surroundings.

Map out entrance point and other none recorded routes.

Take any litter you may have or may find.

Make a list of potential measures to protect the area.

REVIEW: Overton Muir

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