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Cambusnethan Woodland

43 ha

📷 wrobison · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome43 ha

Getting here

55.75361, -3.93465

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦84+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blue Tit and Woodpigeon
  • 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

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

10 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blue Tit, Woodpigeon, Robin +81 more · last seen 2025; Nature reserve

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Japanese Knotweed, Dandelion, Broom +91 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Plants — Dandelion, Wild Strawberry, Common Sorrel +10 more foraging species

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Ringlet, Green-veined White, Small Tortoiseshell +42 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Ringlet, Green-veined White, Small Tortoiseshell +42 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
Avon WalkwayWalking route
Named routeAvon walkway
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Cycling

20 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN National Route 74Cycling route
Named routeRef 74National Cycle Network
GreenlinkCycling route
Named routeRef GreenlinkLocal cycle route
N/ACycling route139 m
Named routeLength 139 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2.3 km
Named routeRef 74Length 2.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route617 m
Named routeRef 74Length 617 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route18 m
Named routeRef 74Length 18 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

About this nature reserve

Cambusnethan Woodland is a local nature reserve spanning 43 hectares in North Lanarkshire, Central Scotland. The area is predominantly woodland, providing habitats for numerous species, and is suitable for walking and observing wildlife such as birds and small mammals.

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Welcome to Cambusnethan Woodlands

📷 wrobison · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Belhaven ParkUrban park2.9 km→🌱Hareleeshill Sports BarnUrban park3.1 km→🌱Shields Glen ParkUrban park3.1 km→🌱Law Village ParkUrban park3.5 km→🌱Heathery ParkUrban park2.6 km→🌱Belhaven ParkUrban park2.9 km→

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