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Drumchapel Woodlands
 

A group of 3 woodlands set within the old Garscadden Estate, Glasgow. Full of nature and with wonderful views of the City, it's worth exploring one of the waymarked paths to see what you can find!

These beautiful woods have won the 'Clean Glasgow' Award and 'Scottish Finest Woods' Award. Come and see the award-winners yourself!

How to get there:

Clydebank and Knightswood are the nearest towns or villages.

By car
From the City centre travel west along Great Western Road (A82) to the Drumchapel flyover. Head through Drumchapel town centre, up Kinfauns Drive and take a left after the Police station into Peel Glen Road. Then take second right into Drummore Road, the woodlands can be accessed from this road.

OS Grid Reference: NS528720

Places to go in Drumchapel Woodlands

Garscadden Wood West
Bluebell Woods
Drumry Woods

Other places to go in this area

Wood anenome, (Anemone nemorosa)

Activities:

WalkingCyclingHorse RidingWildlife ActivitiesHeritageView Point
walking Good selection of surfaced paths, some are waymarked.
cycling Cyclists use the paths to explore the woods.
horse riding Horse riders use the paths to explore the woods.

Contact

Scottish Lowlands Office

01555 660190
e-mail: fescotlow@forestry.gsi.gov.uk


active woods
What's of interest

Leaflet pack available

If you want more detailed information on the walks and wildlife in these woods then pick up a copy of the Walk the Drumchapel Way - Health Walks in the Drumchapel area leaflet pack from local libraries, health centres, our office or Drumchapel LIFE on 0141 944 6004. You can download the walk maps.
Bluebell Woodspdf file
Drumry Woods pdf file
Garscadden Wood West pdf file

Health Walks

Why not join the Leg-it Around Drumchapel group on one of their regular, gentle walks through these beautiful woodlands? Contact Drumchapel LIFE or our office for more information.

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