River Leven Corridor | Riverways

District: Vale of Leven | Postcode: G83 8SS | Walk Type: Wee Adventure

Connecting Loch Lomond to the Clyde estuary. The River Leven runs from Balloch to Dumbarton through the Vale of Leven and is a key feature of the green network in West Dunbartonshire.

The River Leven plays a vital role funnelling wildlife through the centre of the urban areas along its length and covering 59 hectares.

The River Leven is central Scotland’s premier Salmon and Sea Trout fishery and is very popular with salmon and sea trout anglers, trying to catch one of these migratory fish going up to Loch Lomond.

At 6 miles in length, it is relatively short river but is widely claimed to be the second fastest flowing river in Scotland.

The River Leven corridor lies just to the south of the Highland fault and the Highland line.

River leven is a tidal river and the tides can be seen reaching as far as Bonhill Bridge.

National Cycle Network Route 7 runs alongside the River.

REVIEW: River Leven Corridor

Start and Finish Points

The length of this part of the path is 6 miles however you have the option of walking as much or it as you want as by foot there are access points for the River Leven throughout the river journey from Balloch to Dumbarton or Dumbarton to Balloch. The path follows the bicycle route 7. By vehicle you can pick up the tow path anywhere along this route and join it by foot: View map

Other Information

Scottish Natural Heritage’s Outdoor Access website contains information about our responsibilities when visiting Rivers: Visit Website

UK Rivers guide provides information on access: Visit Website

The Loch Lomond Angling Improvement Association have secured investment to commence a fantastic river regeneration project: Visit Website

Condition

Despite its exploitation by the textile dyeing and printing industry throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, we can still enjoy the natural heritage of this important river, which promises unexpected wildlife encounters.

Litter is a big problem along the banks and in the river.

How can we help

Stop polluting the River Leven with litter and plastics.

REVIEW: River Leven Corridor

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