Route Description:

Launch from beach ’Boden Boo’ NS 462 720, a short walk from car park, under the Erskine Bridge on the South shore. Firm sand. Paddle west for 7.5km along south shore to the end of the Lang Dyke lateral channel markers and cross over to Dumbarton Castle at the mouth of RIver Leven. It is possible to paddle up the River Leven towards the bridge but BEWARE of wier under the bridge. Small area for lunch south of the bridge on west bank of river, approx NS 393 751 (9.5km). Return to river mouth and head east along the North shore of Clyde to start point (18km)

Grade: A

Distance: 18km

Start / End Point: Boden Boo (NS 462 720)

Standard Port: Greenock

Weather Conditions:

Wind can funnel along the river

Tidal Considerations:

Paddling with the tide in both directions if possible, although impact is less significant at neaps

Additional Information:

Public car park ’Boden Boo’ NS 462 720 and parking on access road. No public toilet.

Points of Interest:

Lang Dyke: at low tide (springs or neaps) it is possible to disembark and walk along between the Lateral Chanel Markers. https://scapetrust.org/exploring-the-clyde-with-britain-at-low-tide/ The sand bank revealed at low tide is a bird reserve. Dumbarton Castle Crannog NS 41610 73906 visible circular stumps above level of sand at low tide Bowling Harbour, ship wreck visible and Bowling Locks