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Mavisbank Park

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WildlifeBirdsInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground 144m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· FreePlayground

Best for

9 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Magpie, Blackbird, Robin +72 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Magpie, Blackbird, Robin +72 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Painted Lady, Small Tortoiseshell, Peacock +47 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Painted Lady, Small Tortoiseshell, Peacock +47 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Japanese Knotweed, Hedera helix, Hairy Tare +50 more · last seen 2024; Plants — Japanese Knotweed, Hedera helix, Hairy Tare +50 more · last seen 2024

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
The North Calder Heritage TrailWalking route
Named route
Strathkelvin Railway PathWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

74 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 75Cycling route
Named routeRef 75National Cycle Network
Holytown to Eurocentral Cycle PathCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Strathkelvin Railway PathCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route29 m
Named routeRef 75Length 29 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1 km
Named routeRef 75Length 1 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route6 m
Named routeLength 6 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface pavementslabs

Wildlife to spot

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