Tank Woods | Woodlands

District: Vale of Leven | Postcode: G83 8RB | Walk Type: Big Adventure

A 6ha woodland, small in extent but ecologically viable, tucked in the steep valley of a small burn.

Long narrow wood in burn valley, with a mature broadleaved woodland.

Contain good examples of Upland Oakwood and some old standard and coppice oaks and naturalised beech.

Provides good connectivity between moorland, enclosed agriculture, and the built environment.

These woods at the top (west side on the lower slopes of the western hill) of the Christie Park, got their name about 1860 because of the construction of a large tank.

REVIEW: Tank Woods

Start and Finish Points

By foot these wood can be accessed via the A82 on the road to Cameron Farm on the left hand side before you reach Cameron House on the right handside. Follow the road till you see a footpath on the left and take it into a field. The path will fork and you take the right fork and follow till you cross another path and enter another field. Continue to follw this path where it will bring you out into a clearing where you will see the woods. By Vehicle take the turn to Cameron Farm from the A82 and park safely to follow the same path as described by foot.

Other Information

The Vale of Leven website

Provides historical, information and reference information. During the 19th century, the current reservoir was the site of a large water tank providing the Vale of Leven's first centralised water supply: Visit Website

Condition

Not actively managed. Site of a Paintball site.

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: Tank Woods

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