Townend, Dumbarton

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Townend is a moderate to large housing suburb (area) in Dumbarton, Scotland. [1] It stretches from Dumbarton Central Station to Barloan Toll, and to Round Riding Rd to the east.

The area has a mix of residential houses, private and council lets. In the area is the set of River City , [2] a BBC Television soap opera. Dumbarton Common is in Townend, next to the Broadmeadow Industrial Estate and The Meadow Centre, which has the town's swimming bath, sauna, and fitness suite.

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References

  1. "Townend, West Dunbartonshire". GetOutside. Ordnance Survey. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
  2. "BBC Scotland - River City - Frequently asked questions". BBC.

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