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Jock's Burn

8 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome8 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦79+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Goldfinch and Carrion Crow
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground 224m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Goldfinch, Carrion Crow, Robin +76 more · last seen 2025; Nature reserve

Free

Wildlife

Nature reserve; Birds — Goldfinch, Carrion Crow, Robin +76 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Japanese Knotweed, Redshank, Broom Fork-moss +35 more · last seen 2025; Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small White, Large White, Small Tortoiseshell +24 more · last seen 2025

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route 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

Wildlife to spot

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