miley
The Miley
Dundee NO 384318 O.S. Sheet 54
Overview
The Miley, Dundee is a disused railway line in the Lochee area of Dundee which has developed local importance as a wildlife site and green corridor. It extends a distance of about a 1 mile from Loons road in the South to Clepington Road in the North. A made path runs the entire length of the reserve.
The Miley reserve is totally man-made as the railway cutting with steep sides encloses a linear route up the length of the reserve. The bankings are wooded in places and support a variety of visually pleasing plants along its length. It is a secluded area which provides a peaceful haven from the surrounding concrete jungle, and views of The Dundee Law.
No detailed survey has been carried out of the vegetation communities of the Miley but in general habitat/community terms the reserve has scattered broadleaf trees and scrub, unimproved grassland and tall herb/weed communities.
Conservation
The reserve contains nothing which is rare on a national or regional basis, both in terms of habitat and species. However, it is a relatively scarce refuge for wildlife in a Dundee context.
Access to the Reserve
Overview
The Miley, Dundee is a disused railway line in the Lochee area of Dundee which has developed local importance as a wildlife site and green corridor. It extends a distance of about a 1 mile from Loons road in the South to Clepington Road in the North. A made path runs the entire length of the reserve.
The Miley reserve is totally man-made as the railway cutting with steep sides encloses a linear route up the length of the reserve. The bankings are wooded in places and support a variety of visually pleasing plants along its length. It is a secluded area which provides a peaceful haven from the surrounding concrete jungle, and views of The Dundee Law.
Wildlife
A survey was carried out in July 1993 identifying vascular plant species totalling 105. A survey was also carried out in 1990 resulting in the identification of over 100 species of plant.No detailed survey has been carried out of the vegetation communities of the Miley but in general habitat/community terms the reserve has scattered broadleaf trees and scrub, unimproved grassland and tall herb/weed communities.
There is very little data available on the fauna of the Miley.
The reserve contains nothing which is rare on a national or regional basis, both in terms of habitat and species. However, it is a relatively scarce refuge for wildlife in a Dundee context.
Although the Miley is locally important for its wildlife, its wider importance for the Trust is as an urban reserve which provides easy access for people to use for amenity and educational purposes.
Entry to the south end from Old Kings Cross Road, mid way along from Harefield Road bridge and at the north end off Clepington Road.
The Scottish Wildlife Trust is a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland (registered number SC040247), having its registered office at Harbourside House, 110 Commercial Street, Edinburgh EH6 6NF. It is also a Scottish registered charity (charity number SC005792).
Copyright 2018-24. All rights reserved.
A&DG or its licensors or contributors own the copyright and all other intellectual property rights in the material on the MNHAS website. You may not copy, reproduce, republish, download, post, broadcast, transmit, adapt or otherwise use any material on the website other than for your own personal non-commercial use.
