The Saltings | Local Nature Reserves

District: Clydebank | Postcode: G60 5EU | Walk Type: Wee Adventure

A 19 hectares Local nature reserve, made up of regenerated woodland and meadow. It is noted for its wetland habitats.

There are areas of wildflower meadow, woodland and saltmarsh. Bound by the River Clyde and the Forth and Clyde Canal.

The marshy grassland is home to hundreds of wild orchids and different types of butterflies like the Peacock and Orange-tip.

A well constructed path network that is wheelchair friendly and for visitors to the site there are new welcoming interpretation panels which tell the history of the area and give information of wildlife that you are likely to spot at The Saltings.

REVIEW: The Saltings

Start and Finish Points

By foot this walk can be accessed via Erskine Ferry Road, Old Kilpatrick off Dumbarton Road. By vehicle from Dumbarton Road (A814) turn into Erskine Ferry Road and by taking the second right you will find parking.

Other Information

West Dunbartonshire Council: Visit Website

Condition

The site is isolated amongst housing and poorly connected, with poor ground flora.

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

Map out an Entry Point for the location

REVIEW: The Saltings

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