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Barshaw Park

31 ha

📷 Lairich Rig · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome31 ha

Getting here

55.84768, -4.39384

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦65+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Magpie and Blackbird
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🐾Nature Corner on site — a good way to combine wildlife and an animal visit in the same trip

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
ParkingFarm visit

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Magpie, Blackbird, Robin +62 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Magpie, Blackbird, Robin +62 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Orange Ladybird, Red-legged Shieldbug, Large Red Damselfly +13 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Farm visits

Zoo or animal collection nearby

Varies

Family friendly

Urban park — family destination

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Whithorn Way - a Glasgow Cathedral to GirvanWalking route

This creation is Glasgow Cathedral to Girvan. Any route from Girvan is a busy road with no shoulders. Bus/Train to Barrhill and continue to Whithorn, the spiritual home of Saint Ninian..

Named routeRef WW-aRegional walking route
White Cart WalkwayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

74 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Colleges Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 7Cycling route
Named routeRef 7National Cycle Network
Route 75Cycling route
Named routeRef 75National Cycle Network
Newton Mearns Commuter Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Pollok to Darnley Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Brock Burn PathCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Barshaw Park

📷 Lairich Rig · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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