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Calderglen

147 ha· Local authority

📷 Elliott Simpson · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

PicnicFamilyWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome147 ha

Getting here

55.75075, -4.14623

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • ☕Courtyard Cafe — 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 spotPlayground

Best for

12 activities

Picnic day out

picnic area, café, car park; Country park — good for group day out

Free

Family friendly

playground, café, picnic area; Country park — designed for family visits

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Cat's-ear, Dotted Loosestrife, Curled Dock +80 more · last seen 2024

Free

Playgrounds

playground, café, parking

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Goldfinch, Jackdaw +35 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Goldfinch, Jackdaw +35 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Clyde WalkwayWalking route68 km

The Clyde Walkway is 65 km long from Riverside Museum, Glasgow and New Lanark in South Lanarkshire. Created as a joint enterprise by the Glasgow City, South and North Lanarkshire Councils. Close to urban centres with easy access to public transport.

Named routeRef CWLength 68 kmNational walking route
Routes around rootsWalking route
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Cycling

69 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN National Route 74Cycling route
Named routeRef 74National Cycle Network
Route 756Cycling route
Named routeRef 756National Cycle Network
East Kilbride Cycle Network Route 1Cycling route
Named routeRef 1Local cycle route
East Kilbride to Strathaven cycle routeCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
East Kilbride Cycle Network Route 3Cycling route
Named routeRef 3Local cycle route
East Kilbride Cycle Network Route 2Cycling route
Named routeRef 2Local cycle route
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Mountain biking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Cathkin Braes Country Park BlueMountain bike route
Named route
Cathkin Braes Country Park GreenMountain bike route
Named route
Cathkin Braes Country Park RedMountain bike route
Named route

About this country park

Calderglen is a country park of 147 hectares located in South Lanarkshire, South Scotland. The park features woodlands, waterfalls, and a nature centre, attracting various wildlife and offering opportunities for walking, cycling, and educational activities.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Children's play area, Calderglen Country Park

📷 Elliott Simpson · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Children's play area, Calderglen Country Park

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🌱Peace GardenUrban park200 m→🌱CalderglenUrban park300 m→🌱Edge HolmUrban park300 m→🌱Calderglen Country ParkUrban park600 m→🌱Ballerup ParkUrban park1.9 km→🌱Town Centre ParkUrban park2.6 km→

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