Cameron Wood

Wood, Forest in Dunbartonshire

Scotland

Cameron Wood

Lodge at the entrance to Auchenheglish House The estate now has self-catering holiday lodges — Lodge at the entrance to Auchenheglish House Credit: Eirian Evans

Cameron Wood is a small forested area located in Dunbartonshire, Scotland. Situated near the town of Dumbarton, it covers approximately 200 acres and is known for its picturesque beauty and diverse wildlife.

The forest is predominantly made up of native Scottish trees such as oak, beech, and birch, providing a rich habitat for various species of birds, mammals, and insects. The dense canopy of trees creates a tranquil atmosphere, making it an ideal spot for nature enthusiasts and hikers to explore.

Cameron Wood offers a network of well-maintained walking trails, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the natural surroundings. These paths range in difficulty, catering to both casual strollers and more experienced hikers. Along the way, one can spot wildflowers, ferns, and mosses that thrive in the forest's damp and fertile soil.

The forest is also home to a diverse array of wildlife. Red squirrels can often be seen scampering through the trees, while roe deer and badgers are known to inhabit the area. Birdwatchers can delight in the chance to spot species such as woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds.

Cameron Wood is easily accessible, with ample parking facilities and well-marked entrances. The forest is open to the public year-round, offering a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether it's a leisurely stroll through nature or a more adventurous hike, Cameron Wood has something to offer for everyone seeking a connection with the natural world.

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Cameron Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.005648/-4.6179323 or Grid Reference NS3682. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lodge at the entrance to Auchenheglish House

The estate now has self-catering holiday lodges

Eirian Evans

Duck Bay Hotel, Arden

Eirian Evans

Cameron House Lodge

At the southern entrance to Duck Bay

Eirian Evans

Lay-by on the A82 near Balloch

Steven Brown

A82 near Arden

Steven Brown

Picnic area near Auchendennan

Steven Brown

Road to Duck Bay

Steven Brown

Peace pole, Loch Lomond

The peace pole is one of over 200,000 similar poles found in 200 countries around the world. They all display the message "May Peace Prevail On Earth". See Link

for more information. This example is beside a woodland path on the edge of Loch Lomond, close to Loch Lomond Shores.

Richard Sutcliffe

View up Loch Lomond

Looking from Loch Lomond Shores. The Maid of the Loch can be seen on the right.

Richard Sutcliffe

Stone Horse Trough

This trough is on the west side of Old Luss Road. It is 2 metres north of a stone walled culvert and approximately 350 metres north of the south entrance to the Cameron House Estate. It is shown on the Scottish OS map of Dumbartonshire [sic] Sheet nXVIII Revised: 1914, Published: 1923. The trough is therefore in excess of 100 years old. A comparatively modern inlet pipe ensures that the trough is permanently filled with water.

Pete Marrison

Marooned Marina

When Loch Lomond overflowed its banks in late 2006, Duck Bay Guest House and Restaurant was put out of action. It was springtime before it could be dried out, refurbished and the floor lifted to mitigate the effects of future floods. During later floods the restaurant was spared, but was, nevertheless, unable to function successfully. The car park was flooded and Duck Bay Marina occupants became marooned for a few days.

Pete Marrison

Spontaneous Ice Crystals 1

This is one of two photos taken at Drumkinnon Bay a couple of days before Christmas 2010. The other image is NS3882 : Spontaneous Ice Crystals 2 It was cold, but probably no more than minus 6 degrees centigrade; nothing to write home about. However some form of meteorological phenomena caused ice crystals to build on top of the iced-up bay. Almost like some cold version of spontaneous combustion. There was no snow that day. I thought it might be freezing fog, hoar frost or rime. I have been told it is rime and is not unusual at higher altitudes. I had never seen anything quite like it before or since.

Pete Marrison

Spontaneous Ice Crystals 2

This is one of two photos taken at Drumkinnon Bay a couple of days before Christmas 2010. The other image is NS3882 : Spontaneous Ice Crystals 1 It was cold, but probably no more than minus 6 degrees centigrade; nothing to write home about. However some form of meteorological phenomena caused ice crystals to build on top of the iced-up bay. Almost like some cold version of spontaneous combustion. There was no snow that day. I thought it might be freezing fog, hoar frost or rime. I have been told it is rime and is not unusual at higher altitudes. I had never seen anything quite like it before or since.

Pete Marrison

Frozen Pipes

This shot was taken at Drumkinnon Bay a couple of days before Christmas 2010, It was a few minutes and about 200 metres away from the two Rime Crystals images NS3882 : Spontaneous Ice Crystals 1 and NS3882 : Spontaneous Ice Crystals 2. The close up of the frosted up metal railings frames the multi photographed Maid of the Loch.

Pete Marrison

Demolished Garage

J. Methven Motors was compulsorily purchased in 1998 and demolished to make way for the entrance road to the proposed Lomond Shores. The yard and repair workshops were on the land now occupied by Marston’s “Queen of the Loch” hotel NS3881 : The Queen of the Loch The triangular road junction at that time was replaced by a roundabout. The Chinese Rose restaurant, the Queen of the Loch hotel and the three-storey white painted Laudervale Garden apartments, surround the roundabout. This photo was taken in 1982. Petrol prices are shown as 36p per litre and 163p per gallon. To promote diesel fuel, which the Government told us was cleaner than petrol, the price was lower at 151.9p per gallon. Unleaded had not yet arrived. The garage had a car sales franchise with Austin Rover. This was the then title of the British motor manufacture’s lexicon of names going through Austin, Morris, MG, Wolsley, Riley, Jaguar, Land Rover, British Leyland, BMH Ltd, BMC and ending in 2000 as Rover Group. (Forgive me if I have missed a few). Its best seller in 1982 was the Metro. The Maestro came a year later.

Pete Marrison

Drumkinnon Build 2001

Loch Lomond Shores was constructed in 2001/2. It comprised three buildings: the retail centre/shopping crescent, Drumkinnon Tower, and the Loch Lomond Gateway centre at the north end of the site. The Tower was built first. The shopping crescent now occupies the bulk of the left hand side of this picture. Shortly after its completion, the tower it was unkindly nicknamed ‘Chernobyl’ by some locals. Drumkinnon Tower currently houses the SEA LIFE Loch Lomond Aquarium.

Pete Marrison

A82 near Balloch

Steven Brown

Glen Alwyn and Carmirdal

These two cottages sit behind the former Tullichewan North Lodge gate-piers on Old Luss Road, Balloch. Glen Alwyn, on the right, is a Grade B listed building. Like the original Tulliechewan Castle, it was designed by Robert Lugar.

Pete Marrison

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Cameron Wood is located at Grid Ref: NS3682 (Lat: 56.005648, Lng: -4.6179323)

Unitary Authority: West Dunbartonshire

Police Authority: Argyll and West Dunbartonshire