Duchess Wood, Helensburgh, Argyll And Bute
- Land size
- 50.68 acres
Key Features
- Delightfully mixed and varied woodlands
- Woodland paths and trails
- Amenity and biodiverse rich
Description
Duchess Woods - 20.51 Hectares / 50.68 Acres
Location
Duchess Wood is located in Rhu village, within the western fringes of Helensburgh. Rhu is a picturesque conservation village which falls within the county of Argyll and Bute. It sits on the eastern shore of Gare Loch, known for its scenic beauty and maritime heritage.
The wood is shown in the Location and Sale Plans within these particulars. Grid Reference is NO 700 896 and the nearest postcode G84 8FD. What3Words is flaunting.trap.salary
Access
Duchess Wood is accessed via the A814 on to Rhu Road Higher, then turn left onto Kathleen Park. Car parking can be found at the end of the road within the wood. The maintenance of the car park is shared on a 50:50 basis with Friends of Duchess Woods. There is easy access to Glasgow by road and rail, it takes a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Description – Duchess Wood – 20.51 Hectares/50.68 Acres
The woodland is currently managed to support nature conservation, biodiversity, and community recreation. Visitors are encouraged to explore the area and connect with the natural environment. Located within residential neighbourhoods, the woods offer a network of paths, bridges, and informative displays thoughtfully positioned to enhance visitor experience and engagement.
Duchess Wood is home to a diverse mix of broadleaf species, complemented by scattered conifers. With low deer populations, a healthy understorey has flourished across the woodland. Although this wood is not used for commercial forestry, it holds substantial value for recreation and natural resources. Selective felling and thinning for firewood may also be possible.
A car park is situated at the southern edge of the property, with numerous footpaths branching out from this area.
Wayleaves & Third-Party Rights
The property will be sold with the benefit of, and subject to, all existing rights and burdens with the Titles.
Mineral Rights
Mineral rights are included except as reserved by Statute or in terms of the Titles.
Sporting Rights
Sporting rights are unlet.
Community Involvement
Friends of Duchess Wood (FODW) is a registered Scottish charity with a local membership whose members carry out tasks in Duchess Wood.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-07-18
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 25 Woodland listings in Scotland (50+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
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- Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
10 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Hermitage Primary School1.1 miles
- Pupils
- 374
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Rhu Primary School1.1 miles
- Pupils
- 169
- Type
- Non-denominational
- St Joseph's Primary School1.5 miles
- Pupils
- 141
- Type
- Roman Catholic
- John Logie Baird Primary School1.7 miles
- Pupils
- 92
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Colgrain Primary School1.9 miles
- Pupils
- 256
- Type
- Non-denominational
Secondary
- Hermitage Academy2.4 miles
- Pupils
- 1,282
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Clydeview Academy4.8 miles
- Pupils
- 984
- Type
- Non-denominational
- St Columba's High School5.1 miles
- Pupils
- 661
- Type
- Roman Catholic
- Notre Dame High School5.2 miles
- Pupils
- 879
- Type
- Roman Catholic
- Inverclyde Academy5.8 miles
- Pupils
- 773
- Type
- Non-denominational
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: planning activity, heritage and any flood history here are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Green space
Walking trail
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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The detail behind these bandings
The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.
- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
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