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# Friends of Duchess Woods

Woodland and Nature Reserve

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://duchesswood.org.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Top 5 reasons to Visit Duchess Wood in Helensburgh](https://duchesswood.org.uk/uncategorized/top-5-reasons-to-visit-duchess-wood-in-helensburgh/) - Discover why Duchess Wood is one of Helensburgh's most loved natural spaces-from woodland walks to wildlife spotting and family adventures. Scenic Woodland Walks -Family friendly routes Rich Wildlife & Seasonal Highlights Community & Volunteering- join Friends of Duchess Wood Education & History -School trips, ecology studies, historical context Peaceful Escape Close to Town - dog
- [](https://duchesswood.org.uk/uncategorized/2023/) - The Friends of Duchess Wood is a Scottish registered charity which works to safeguard this mature 23ha mature woodland and its benefits to the community in terms of biodiversity and quiet enjoyments of the public including recreational and education purposes. If you would like to become a Member of the FODW and help support the

## Pages

- [FODW events](https://duchesswood.org.uk/fodw-events-2/) - 2026 EVENTS
- [Checklists](https://duchesswood.org.uk/checklists/) - 2026 List of Flowers, Ferns, Shrubs and Trees Checklist of Birds, Bryophytes, Fungi and Mammals
- [Contact](https://duchesswood.org.uk/contact/) - Please send any queries to admin@duchesswood.org.uk
- [Governance](https://duchesswood.org.uk/governance/) - Privacy Statement
- [Newsletter](https://duchesswood.org.uk/newsletter/)
- [Photos](https://duchesswood.org.uk/photos-2/) - Thanks to a dry window on Sunday afternoon, the first day of spring, FODW volunteers pruned back the willow at the upper pond and repaired anti deer tape at the tree nursery. Thanks to all involved. The snowdrops in the Wood are now in full bloom.
- [News](https://duchesswood.org.uk/news/) - Trustees Required Thurgood Bridge Repairs Some essential repairs are necessary to the Thurgood Bridge. Over the next few weeks and from time to time, we plan to close the Bridge to walkers so that repairs can be carried out. When the Bridge is closed, "Footpath Closed " signs will be put in place at the
- [Duchess Wood Helensburgh](https://duchesswood.org.uk/about/) - Local Nature Reserve & Walks Duchess Wood is a 23 hectare Local Nature reserve on the edge of Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute. Friends of Duchess Wood assists with the management and conservation of the wood. It offers peaceful woodland walks, rich wildlife habitats and opportunities to volunteer in conservation. Whether you are exploring family friendly
- [](https://duchesswood.org.uk/home/) - HOME Situated at the western edge of Helensburgh, Duchess Wood is a long established community woodland and is set within the greenbelt of Helensburgh. Open to the public, it has excellent paths and a car park. there are four main entry points. Duchess Wood is a Local Nature Reserve.
- [Annual Report and Accounts](https://duchesswood.org.uk/annual-report-accounts/)
- [Activities Plan](https://duchesswood.org.uk/management-plan/) - Management Plan Long term objectivesTo manage the Wood so as to maintain and enhance its semi-natural, mostly broad-leaved, habitat and conserve and improve its biodiversityTo provide and enhance provisions for public accessTo maintain access-ways and other facilities used by visitorsTo encourage and publicise researchTo encourage and promote education and recreationTo support voluntary involvement
- [Links](https://duchesswood.org.uk/links/) - Community Woodland Association Scottish Wildlife TrustScottish Natural Heritage(SNH)RSPBPlantlife Scotland Forestry and Land Scotland Helensburgh AdvertiserLoch Lomond & Trossachs National Park Luss Estates The Woodland Trust The Lochside Press Trees for Life
- [Membership](https://duchesswood.org.uk/membership/) - Membership to Friends of Duchess Wood gives you:Periodic newslettersBooklets about natural aspects of the woodMap of the woodGuided tours of the woodA voice in the management of the woodAn opportunity to help in practical work in the woodInvitation to the Annual General Meeting The membership subscription is £10 per household per year NEW You may

## Categories

- [Uncategorized](https://duchesswood.org.uk/category/uncategorized/)