Poachy Glen | Woodlands

District: Vale of Leven | Postcode: G83 0AZ | Walk Type: Wee Adventure

A 6Ha area, small Glen or ravine of a small burn, the side of which are thickly covered with natural wood.

Good quality valley woodland containing upland Oakwood and Upland Mixed Ashwood.

Good connectivity between moorland, enclosed agriculture, and the built environment.

The ground flora is moderately diverse. Good structure for woodland breeding birds and invertebrates.

Iron Age Hillfort is situated on Carman Hill. Halfway down the slopes are the remains of a Neolithic Chambered Cairn.

REVIEW: Poachy Glen

Start and Finish Points

By vehicle from Main Street (B857) turn into Cardross Road and continue until small park can be seen on the right hand site of the Carman Reservoir. Once parked you can access the Glen by foot via the path. By foot the Glen can be accessed via the A82 layby.

Other Information

The Vale of Leven website

Provides historical, information and reference information. A little background on the history of Poachy Glen: Visit Website

Nearby archology

Mill Burn runs from Carman Hill into Poachy Glen, On Carman Hill are the impressive ruins of a Iron Age Hillfort is situated on Carman Hill. Halfway down the slopes are the remains of a Neolithic Chambered Cairn: Visit Website

Condition

No excavation or full investigation of the Fort has ever been carried out.

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: Poachy Glen

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