Camsail Wood

Wood, Forest in Dunbartonshire

Scotland

Camsail Wood

The Cobbler from Lyle Hill The 29Km distant 884m Ben Arthur, better known as The Cobbler, with the top part of the 4Km distant Rosneath Transmitter peeking through the mist in the middle distance. — The Cobbler from Lyle Hill Credit: Thomas Nugent

Camsail Wood, located in Dunbartonshire, Scotland, is a charming woodland area that covers approximately 100 acres. It is nestled in the picturesque setting of the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, offering visitors a tranquil and scenic retreat.

The wood is primarily composed of ancient oak trees, with a diverse range of other tree species such as birch and rowan also present. This mix of trees creates a rich and varied ecosystem, providing a habitat for numerous wildlife species, including deer, squirrels, and a variety of bird species.

A network of well-maintained footpaths wind through the wood, allowing visitors to explore and enjoy its natural beauty at their own pace. The paths are suitable for all levels of walkers, making it accessible to families and individuals of all ages and abilities.

Camsail Wood is popular among nature enthusiasts, photographers, and those seeking a peaceful retreat from the bustling city life. The wood offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and the nearby Loch Lomond, making it an ideal spot for picnics or simply taking in the stunning scenery.

The wood is well-preserved and cared for by local authorities, ensuring its continued natural beauty for future generations to enjoy. Visitors are reminded to respect the environment and follow any guidelines or regulations in place to protect the flora and fauna within the wood.

Overall, Camsail Wood in Dunbartonshire is a haven for nature lovers, providing a serene and enchanting experience amidst the Scottish countryside.

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Camsail Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.001508/-4.7969559 or Grid Reference NS2582. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Cobbler from Lyle Hill

The 29Km distant 884m Ben Arthur, better known as The Cobbler, with the top part of the 4Km distant Rosneath Transmitter peeking through the mist in the middle distance.

Thomas Nugent

Rosneath Castle Park

Across the head of Gare Loch from Helensburgh.

Richard Sutcliffe

Gare Loch

The view of Gare Loch close to Castle Point on Rosneath Bay.

Clive Nicholson

Rhu Postbox

King Edward VII Postbox (he reigned 1901-1910). It is mounted in the wall of the Rhu Post Office which closed in 2018. The wall appears to be considerably newer than the postbox. The Post Office is just west of the Rhu Inn (which reopened in October 2022). Both buildings are in the village of Rhu on the north side of the A814 Gareloch Road.

Pete Marrison

Moored boats

A selection of boats moored just offshore from the Helensburgh Sailing Club. The small motorboat in the centre is marked 'HSC Rescue'.

Richard Sutcliffe

Moored boats

Looking across to a boat moored at the pier at Rosneath Bay.

Richard Sutcliffe

Gallow Hill

View up the Gare Loch. The hill is home to a TV transmitter and is just across the Clyde from Greenock.

Richard Webb

Rhu Hotel, Gare Loch

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Portkill Point

near Kilcreggan, taken from the ferry.

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TV transmitter

On Gallow Hill

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Roseneath Home Farm

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Culwatty Bay

at the entrance to the Gare Loch

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Meikleross Bay

near Kilcreggan

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Oil Drilling Rig - Laid up in Portkil / Meikleross Bay

A drilling rig come up the Clyde for repairs? Monstrous drilling rig anchored in the lower Clyde estuary. Some years later, on 4 August 1996, a similar type of vessel, while being towed down the river, clobbered the Erskine Bridge deck causing it to be closed for several days while repairs were carried out. As for the hills in the background... Mr.Osborne has kindly provided that info below and I'm taking it on good faith that he's correct. Many thanks, Mr.O. I remember now why I was in the vicinity on that day....I was visiting the nearby Playtex factory . What a boob I made with the grid ref first time around, eh? Aerial - Link

Simon Johnston

Rhu Narrows

HMS Revenge transits the Rhu Narrows as she departs the Gareloch for INDEX in the Clyde Submarine Exercise Areas. The red buoy to the left is the channel marker at the end of Limekiln Point.

Phil Williams