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Bearsden & DistrictDumbrock Loch
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Bearsden & DistrictDumbrock Loch
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 Campsie Fells above
Dumbrock Muir
Dumbrock Muir and Dumbrock Loch are to the north of the main etrance to Mugdock Country Park |
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 Dumbrock Loch
( Also known as Abies
Loch )
Dumbrock Loch lies to the northeast of Craigend Castle and a mile ( 1.5km ) southwest of Strathblane.Dumbrock Moor includes a stretch of grassland habitat that has become rare in Britain. Mineral-rich bedrock lies close to the surface and creates conditions suitable for flowering species such as harebell, lesser twayblade, hay rattle, lady’s mantle and cat’s ear. Most of this kind of habitat has been lost from Scotland as changing farming practices have converted these grasslands into arable crops. However Dumbrock Moor has taken a different course. In years gone by, the Moor was grazed by sheep and cattle and this provided a lawn mowing service which kept coarse, aggressive grasses in check and ensured that delicate wild flowers had room to grow and places to set seed. Now, after a prolonged period without grazing, the number and range of wild flowers has dwindled. The re-introduction of a low concentration of cows on the Moor is being considered. Black grouse breed on the Moor but this iconic Scottish bird has undergone a drastic population decline in recent years. The grouse are vulnerable to disturbance, especially by dogs. |
Campsie Fells from Dumbrock Loch |
Dumgoyne in the Campsie Fells from Dumbrock Loch |
Dumgoyne in the Campsie Fells from Dumbrock Muir |
 Location Map for Dumbrock Loch
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