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Dawsholm Park

42 ha

📷 Richard Sutcliffe · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome42 ha

Getting here

55.89729, -4.31162

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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
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🧺Picnic area on site — summer afternoons here are an easy, low-cost day out

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingParking· FreePicnic spot

Best for

10 activities

Bird watching

Nature reserve

Free

Wildlife

Nature reserve; Ancient woodland

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Free

Forest walks

Nature reserve

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: NCN National Route 754

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

11 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Clyde Coastal PathWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Allander WalkwayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Dougalston TrailWalking route
Named routeRef CRound tripLocal walking route
West Highland Way (Milngavie to Drymen part 1)Walking route
Named routeNational walking route
Forth & Clyde/Union Canal TowpathWalking route106 km
Named routeLength 106 kmNational walking route
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Cycling

131 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Bears WayCycling route
Named routeRef KLocal cycle route
NCN National Route 754Cycling route
Named routeRef 754National Cycle Network
Kelvin CyclewayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Colleges Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Glasgow to Cumbernauld Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Bishopbriggs Cycle RoutesCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
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Mountain biking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Great North Trail (Central Belt)Mountain bike route83.7 km
Named routeLength 83.7 kmNational Cycle Network
Great North Trail (Grampian Mountains)Mountain bike route261.2 km
Named routeLength 261.2 kmNational Cycle Network

About this nature reserve

Dawsholm Park is a 42-hectare local nature reserve in Glasgow City, Glasgow. The park features woodlands and riverside paths, attracting wildlife including foxes, herons, and various bird species, making it suitable for walking, jogging, and enjoying nature.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Dawsholm Park

📷 Richard Sutcliffe · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Victoria ParkUrban park2.7 km→🌱Victoria ParkUrban park2.7 km→🌱Glasgow Botanic GardensUrban park2.3 km→🌱Kelvingrove ParkUrban park3.5 km→🌱Kelvingrove ParkUrban park3.5 km→🌱Temple ParkUrban park1.3 km→

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