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Prefer to relax?

If activities aren't your thing why not relax at one of our cafes or picnic sites...

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Park Sites

Lunderston Bay

Greenock Cut Glasgow's nearest sandy beach - a great place to have a picnic, fly a kite or watch the sailing boats going by at this Seaside Award winning rural beach.

Children's play area provides
    access for all

Off road coastal path to Inverkip Roadside pavement to Cloch Point
Near Cardwell Garden Centre

Greenock Cut Visitor Centre

Greenock Cut Located at the start of the Greenock Cut walk - one of the top 50 walks in Scotland. Explore hills, glens and trails beside the historic Cuts (narrow canals) - an interactive exhibition explains Robert Thom's work.

Level paths with panoramic     views across the Clyde
Countryside Ranger Service run events and activities
Climb Dunrod Hill for fine views on clear days

Muirshiel Visitor Centre

Muirshiel Visitor Centre Explore the once impressive Victorian shooting estate or walk the moors to the disused Barytes Mine. The heather hills around the Country Park are home to one of Britain's rarest birds of prey - the Hen Harrier.

Remote cameras provide live     images of Hen Harriers during the breeding season Countryside Ranger Service run events and activities Discover woodland art on one of the way marked trails Climb the family friendly Windy Hill for great views on
    clear days

Park HQ

Barnbrock HQ and Campsite The old farm house and buildings provide office and meeting room accommodation for Scotland's largest Regional Park.

Meeting room available for hire.     (20 people boardroom style)
Ring and Ride Bus Service     available

Campsite

This small attractive rural site beside the Locher Burn
includes 8 shielings (wooden tents) and
a group use facilities block. Enjoy the peace and quiet
- mobile phone reception is patchy!

Advance booking recommended
Walks nearby at Locherwood
All Shop/food outlets are 4 miles away

Castle Semple Visitor Centre

Castle Semple Visitor Centre Gateway to Scotland's largest Regional Park. Follow the off road Semple Trail for an easily accessible green day out to enjoy walks, watersports, wildlife, woods and historic features in the ancestral homelands of the Sempill Family.

Tearoom and gift shop open all year
Sustans cycle route 7 runs through the Country Park
Access to Collegiate Church from Parkhill Wood or
    cycle track

Countryside Ranger Service run events and activities
Seasonal boat and bike hire

Dalry Moor

Knockingdon The smallest road across the Regional Park - its single track with passing places.

Fantastic views over the Clyde     on clear days
Watch out for cyclists
Stop at Glen Burn to enjoy the     short walk down to the waterfall Walk to Diamond Hill to see the cup & ring marked rock

Haylie Brae

Haylie Brae From the car park it is a short walk to the view point overlooking Largs for panoramic views of the Clyde and islands.

Walk along to Castle Hill to see     the Iron Age fort
Off road access to Largs     downhill through Douglas Park

Locherwood Community Woodland

Locherwood Community Woodland A popular place for dog walkers, enjoying the fine views through mixed woodland. It is the source of the Locher Water - trails can be muddy.

Longer trails go into Ladymuir     Plantation
Rough and often boggy access     route to Windy Hill & Muirshiel Country Park
Look out for wildlife such as roe deer, black
    and red grouse.