Overtoun Woods | Woodlands

District: Dumbarton | Postcode: G82 2SH | Walk Type: Big Adventure

Most of this 55-hectare estate is mixed oak woodland, grazing, & landscaped gardens.

Most of this 55-hectare estate is mixed oak woodland, grazing, & landscaped gardens. It's an important space for locals to walk and links Dumbarton suburbs with wider countryside. Overtoun House dates from mid 19th century (currently leased by WDC).

REVIEW: Overtoun Woods

Start and Finish Points

By foot to Overtoun House and Estate from Dumbarton East train station turn left onto Glasgow Road and then turn left into Greenhead Road and follow till Stirling Road (A82) and near The Abbotsford Hotel, cross the A82 into Barnhill Road and follow up until you see Milton Brae footpath on the left before Hunter's Avenue.

Follow the path behind the houses till the path forks and take the right fork then turn left into Overtoun Estate and follow this road until you see Overtoun House. Once you have passed the house turn left down the stairs and follow the path through the woods. By vehicle park at Overtoun House which can be found from Stirling Road (A82) take the turn into Milton Brae at Logspan in Milton.

Follow this road until it forks and take the right fork into Overtoun Estate and park in the area provided and follow the by foot directions.

Other Information

West Dunbartonshire Council website : Visit Website

Condition

Good maintained path however stairs and uneven in parts

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.

Litter.

REVIEW: Overtoun Woods

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