The subjects comprise 3 areas of woodland within Drumfork Woods, an established area of woodland and natural open space on the eastern side of Helensburgh. It is characterised by mature trees, informal paths and areas of natural vegetation, with adjoining residential development and community facilities. The woodland creates a natural visual barrier between the housing to the west and Hermitage Academy and associated playing fields to the east.

The land is made up of 3 adjoining title areas and extends to a total area of approximately 2.29 acres (0.93 hectares) and provides a natural woodland, including Lime, Elm, Oak, Sycamore, Alder and Ash trees with the Camis Eskin Burn running through the centre of the northern site and along the eastern boundary of the southern sites.

The woodland forms part of the established landscape and green space framework of this part of Helensburgh with woodland and open space designations contributing to its protection from inappropriate development.