| What
to do:
walk, wildlife watch, BBQ, picnic, gift shop, refreshments,
great views, watch TV – Hen Harriers.
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Facilities:
+ ranger service.
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Description:
 Muirshiel
provides easy access to ‘great walking country’
high in the heart of the Regional Park. Signposted
tracks and trails provide access to woods, moors and
hills for views over the Clyde and Argyll.
In the breeding season Hen Harriers can be viewed
by CCTV in the Visitor Centre. This is a joint project
with RSPB, click
here for more details.
The Countryside Ranger Service provide a schools programme
as well as delivering family friendly events and activities
for all.
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| Walks:
 From
the Visitor Centre there are signposted walks
and trails in the woods, up Windy Hill or out onto
the moor along the mine track. Pick up a leaflet at
the centre, or contact
us and we’ll send you one. Longer walks
include Misty Law and Hill of Stake – the highest
hills in Renfrewshire and the Regional Park.
The Renfrewshire Walking Network
aims to get everyone feeling fitter by walking. Walks
are led by Paths
to Health walk leaders and our Countryside Rangers
Service. Contact Senga McLeod on 0141 840 3861 for
more details of the Wednesday and Sunday walks programme.
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| Cycles:
There are some great off road mountain bike routes
if you are very fit (!) and cycle in a responsible
way.
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Open hours:
WALKS & TRAILS |
open daily all year |
VISITOR CENTRE |
DAILY ALL SUMMER |
April - Oct
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Weekdays - 11:00 – 16:00 hours |
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Weekends - 11:00 - 17:00 hours |
Nov - Mar
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Weekdays - closed |
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Weekends - 11:00 - 15:00 hours |
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Toilets still open most days. |
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Location
& Contact |
Muirshiel Vistor Centre, Muirshiel
Country Park, Calder Glen Road, near Lochwinnoch,
Renfrewshire PA12 4LB
Tel 01505 842 803
OS Landranger 63 NS
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Directions |
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Road |
Off A737 Paisley/Kilwinning Road, at Roadhead rounadabout
follow signs for Lochwinnoch. Take B786 and follow
signs for Muirshiel.
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Train |
Nearest station Lochwinnoch 5 miles. No connecting
bus service. www.firstscotrail.co.uk
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Bus |
Citylink Glasgow to Ardrossan passes at Roadhead
roundabout. 5.5 miles from Centre.
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