Loch Bowie facts for kids
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Loch Bowie. The small hill behind is the medieval fort of Dunbowie Dun.
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 Loch Bowie
Location in West Dunbartonshire
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| Location | West Dunbartonshire, Scotland |
| Coordinates | 55°56′40″N 4°31′25″W / 55.9444°N 4.52354159°W |
| Type | freshwater loch |
| River sources | River Kirkaig |
| Ocean/sea sources | Atlantic Ocean |
| Basin countries | Scotland |
| Max. length | 180 m (590 ft) |
| Max. width | 100 m (330 ft) |
| Surface area | 2.9 ha (7.2 acres) |
| Shore length1 | 700 m (2,300 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 83 m (272 ft) |
| Settlements | Dumbarton |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Loch Bowie is a small freshwater loch (which is the Scottish word for lake) located in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland. It's a peaceful spot surrounded by interesting historical places.
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Exploring Loch Bowie's Surroundings
Loch Bowie is found in a scenic part of Scotland. It's surrounded by hills and has a rich history.
Hills and Ancient Forts
To the west of Loch Bowie, you'll find Dunbowie Dun. This used to be an Iron Age hillfort. It sits on a volcanic plug, which is a type of hill formed from old volcanoes. This hill overlooks the loch from about 158 meters (518 feet) high.
The town of Dumbarton is also directly to the west. To the south, there is Dumbuck Hill. This area was once used as a quarry.
Historical Sites Nearby
To the southeast of the loch, there's a mound called Chapel Knowe. This mound is also from a volcanic plug. In the past, people used this spot as a burial place. Some old traditions say that a chapel once stood here. Tombstones have even been found in the ground on Chapel Knowe.
Closer to the east, you can find the remains of Middleton Castle. This castle later became a farm. By the year 1810, the castle walls, which were about 4 feet (1.2 meters) high, were already in ruins.
If you travel north along the rural road that passes the loch, you will find Overtoun House.
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Dumbowie Hill has two peaks, a north-western one and a south-eastern one.
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The flat area on the top was the site of Dumbuie Dun, an Iron Age fort.
