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The Glen

4 ha

📷 Richard Sutcliffe · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome4 ha

Getting here

55.85505, -4.58302

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦83+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Tufted Duck
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Mallard, Tufted Duck, Moorhen +80 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Mallard, Tufted Duck, Moorhen +80 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Peacock, Painted Lady, Red Admiral +37 more · last seen 2024

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Whithorn Way - a Glasgow Cathedral to GirvanWalking route

This creation is Glasgow Cathedral to Girvan. Any route from Girvan is a busy road with no shoulders. Bus/Train to Barrhill and continue to Whithorn, the spiritual home of Saint Ninian..

Named routeRef WW-aRegional walking route
Semple TrailWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
Locherwood TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Ladymuir TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

53 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 7Cycling route
Named routeRef 7National Cycle Network
Route 75Cycling route
Named routeRef 75National Cycle Network
EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route - part United Kingdom 1Cycling route
Named routeRef EV1International cycle route
Main RouteCycling route19 m
Named routeRef 75Length 19 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route90 m
Named routeLength 90 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route522 m
Named routeRef 75Length 522 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Waterfall on the Glendentan Burn

📷 Richard Sutcliffe · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Waterfall on the Glendentan Burn

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Houston Road Park (Bridge of Weir)Urban park1.1 km→🌱Crosslee ParkUrban park2.7 km→🌱Houstoun SquareUrban park4.9 km→🌱Rankine ParkUrban park4.9 km→🌱Thomas Shanks Public ParkUrban park4.9 km→🌱The GlenUrban park0 m→