Pappertwell Community Woodland, Bonhill | Woodlands

District: Vale of Leven | Postcode: G83 9NF | Walk Type: Big Adventure

A 77 hectares woodland situated North east of New Bonhill

Bonhill Quarry contains red sandstone cliffs approx 360 million years old. They form part of a belt of red sandstones that outcrops from Arran to Stonehaven.

Excellent structure in the woodlands is the perfect breeding grounds for birds and invertebrates.

The Key interests of the area are: Priority Habitat, Upland Oakwood and Ashwood.

REVIEW: Pappertwell Community Woodland, Bonhill

Start and Finish Points

By foot the woodland can be accessed from 334 Braehead, New Bonhill where you can see the path from the road. This path splits so you can take either one to walk to the woods and further to the well. By vehicle from Stirling Road (A813) turn into Nobleston from the roundabout, follow the road untill you can turn right into Pappert, follow till the end of the road where you turn right into Braehead, take the first left and you can park at the end of the road where you will see the footpath.

Other Information

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Condition

No active management

How can we help

Find accessible entry point for people to enter and explore

Carry out survey and take notes of local plants and wildlife

Create plan to protect the local wildlife

REVIEW: Pappertwell Community Woodland, Bonhill

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