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Allison Green

1 ha

📷 Robert Murray · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WildlifePicnicBirds
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

55.67734, -4.06554

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • ☕Strathaven Tea Room — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingCaféParkingPicnic spot

Best for

7 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals

Free

Picnic day out

picnic area, café, car park; Urban park — open green space

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Blackbird +69 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Blackbird +69 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Green-veined White, Small Tortoiseshell, Painted Lady +68 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Green-veined White, Small Tortoiseshell, Painted Lady +68 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Garden Lady's-mantle, Smaller Lattice-moss +32 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Garden Lady's-mantle, Smaller Lattice-moss +32 more · last seen 2025

Free

Family friendly

café, picnic area; Urban park — family destination

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Cycling

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN National Route 74Cycling route
Named routeRef 74National Cycle Network
East Kilbride to Strathaven cycle routeCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route4.1 km
Named routeRef 74Length 4.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Strathaven, Allison Green [2]

📷 Robert Murray · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Strathaven, Allison Green [2]

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