Auchiewannie Wood

Wood, Forest in Dunbartonshire

Scotland

Auchiewannie Wood

Cameron House Lodge At the southern entrance to Duck Bay — Cameron House Lodge Credit: Eirian Evans

Auchiewannie Wood is a picturesque forest located in Dunbartonshire, Scotland. Covering an area of approximately 15 hectares, it is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The forest is situated near the village of Renton and is easily accessible from the nearby towns of Dumbarton and Alexandria.

The wood is known for its diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a haven for wildlife. Visitors can expect to see a variety of bird species, including woodpeckers, buzzards, and owls, as well as small mammals like red squirrels and badgers. The forest is also home to a rich array of plant life, with native species such as oak, birch, and rowan trees dominating the landscape.

There are several well-maintained paths and trails throughout Auchiewannie Wood, offering visitors the opportunity to explore its natural beauty. These paths cater to different levels of fitness and can be enjoyed by both casual walkers and more experienced hikers. Along the way, visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and may even stumble upon hidden streams and waterfalls.

The wood is a popular spot for picnics and family outings, with designated areas for barbecues and a children's play area. It also offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as camping and orienteering.

Overall, Auchiewannie Wood is a stunning natural attraction that provides a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Its diverse wildlife, beautiful landscapes, and recreational facilities make it a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts in Dunbartonshire.

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Auchiewannie Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.998632/-4.6067115 or Grid Reference NS3781. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cameron House Lodge

At the southern entrance to Duck Bay

Eirian Evans

Balloch Road, Alexandria

Alpin Stewart

Lay-by on the A82 near Balloch

Steven Brown

Road to Duck Bay

Steven Brown

Yet ANOTHER photo of Christie Park, Alexandria!

Christie Park, Alexandria

coughlan

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

Christie Park, Alexandria

An Autumn day in the park.

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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

Postbox Dalvait Rd, Balloch

This Postbox was on the pavement outside the Well Pharmacy on Dalvait Rd, Balloch. It was removed (2020) after the Post Office was moved from Dalvait Rd to the Co-op Store, Carrochan Rd, Balloch.

Pete Marrison

Esso Filling Station

This Filling Station was at the east end of Balloch Bridge opposite the then “Balloch Hotel”. The Filling Station was demolished in 2007 and the Riverside Apartments NS3981 : Riverside Apartments, Balloch were built on the same site. Locally the filling station was often referred to as “Lynn’s Garage” acknowledging its previous ownership and usage.

Pete Marrison

Riverside Apartments, Balloch

These apartments with commercial space at ground level are at the east end of Balloch Bridge opposite the “Balloch House Hotel”. The site was formerly occupied by an Esso filling station NS3981 : Esso Filling Station.

Pete Marrison

Beechwood, Balloch Road, Balloch

This cottage is adjacent to the Balloch Bus Stance. Up until the late 1990s it was used by the Royal Bank of Scotland, opening mornings only. For many years, in front of the bay window, there has been a stone blade-sharpener, mounted on its wooden trestle.

Pete Marrison

Balloch Highland Games in front of the Castle

This shows Balloch Castle Country Park, which was the old venue for the Balloch Highland Games before they moved into the smaller Moss 'o Balloch Park. Whilst the band in the foreground performed, other groups tuned up their instruments and practised on the wide grass slope in front of Balloch Castle. (Entrance was free!) Run Rig (1991) and Oasis (1996) both held sell-out concerts at this same glorious venue beside the banks of Loch Lomond.

Pete Marrison

Mandarins on the River Leven at Balloch

A mandarin duck and two drakes. They are sheltering at their normal spot under branches near the jetty on the east side of the River Leven about 100 metres upstream from the Balloch House Hotel. They are not permanent residents but for several years have been occasional visitors. Unlike the lone Black Swan which appeared in 2004 and the Muscovy Duck in 2013/14 and haven’t been seen since. The mandarins often attract an army of ‘twitchers’ with long lenses.

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

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Auchiewannie Wood is located at Grid Ref: NS3781 (Lat: 55.998632, Lng: -4.6067115)

Unitary Authority: West Dunbartonshire

Police Authority: Argyll and West Dunbartonshire