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Milton

14 ha

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome14 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦71+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Greylag Goose
  • 💜Bluebell walks 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
Parking· Free

Best for

10 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Mallard, Greylag Goose, Black-headed Gull +68 more · last seen 2025; Nature reserve

Free

Ancient woodland

Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600

Free

Wildlife

Nature reserve; Birds — Mallard, Greylag Goose, Black-headed Gull +68 more · last seen 2025

Free

Bluebell walks

Ancient woodland — native bluebell habitat

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Japanese Knotweed, Bluebell, Alder +44 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Painted Lady, Small White, Small Tortoiseshell +64 more · last seen 2021

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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