Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park : Cornalees Centre
The Great Escape for a healthy family fun day out or outdoor activities in Scotlands largest Regional Park. At the start of the level 5.5 mile Greenock Cut. Ideal for walking or cycling with panoramic views of the Clyde.
All Visitor Centres have FREE parking and entry, sign posted woodland walks and nature trails. Easy wildlife watching, indoor and outdoor attractions, cafes, gift shops and a Ranger Service.
Cornalees Visitor Centre, at Loch Thom not far from Inverkip in Inverclyde provides wonderful nature trails, scenic walks, views and picnic sites. There is a good access point to the Greenock Cut (a 5.5 mile aqueduct, and designated ancient monument) for a great reasonably level circular-walking route with panoramic views of the Clyde and islands especially if you walk anti clockwise! Shorter walks include the special needs friendly 300 meter mini trail or the 2.5 km (1 hour) nature trail in Shielhill Glen.
The Centre is open all year with events, exhibitions, a FREE Kids Entertainment Corner with environmental education activities such as word searches, animals and colouring in. Contact Cornalees on 01475 521 129 for details.
Castle Semple Centre, on the shores of Castle Semple Loch in Lochwinnoch, Renfrewshire is the gateway to Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park. The Centre is on sustrans cycle route 7 from Paisley/Glasgow to/from Irvine and only 1 mile form Lochwinnoch Railway Station. There is seasonal aqua trike, row boat and mountain bike hire as well as walks in Parkhill Wood, the designed landscape woodlands of the Semple Clan. Ask the Castle Semple Rangers about the Parkhill Challenge a treasure-hunt style activity suitable for all the family. The Centre is recognised by the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority to deliver water sports such as RYA sailing and power boating, BCU kayaking and canoeing. Other outdoor adventure activity courses and group taster sessions include mountain biking, archery, navigation and raft building. Contact tel 01505 842 882 for details.
Muirshiel Visitor Centre, is only 4 miles from Lochwinnoch in the heart of the Regional Park with easy access to great walking country. The wonderful scenery includes the heather hills of Misty Law and Hill of Stake (522m) or moorland views and walks to the now disused Barytes mine. The child friendly walk to the volcanic plug of Windy Hill (316m) has great views over the Clyde and towards Glasgow. Or stay in the forest on the sign posted 2km (1 hour) country, 1km (20 min) habitat or 500m (20 min) waterfall nature trail. The moors are home to one of Britains rarest Birds of Prey, the Hen Harrier. In partnership with RSPB, SNH and Clyde Muirshiel these birds can be seen live on CCTV during the season (May Aug approx.) Highlights, including childrens activities can be seen throughout the year. Contact Muirshiel on 01505 842 803 for details.
Opening Hours
April to October
Weekdays 10:30 - 16:00
Weekends 10:30 - 16:00
November to March
Weekdays Closed
Weekends 10:30 - 15:00
All Visitor Centres closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Contact
Enquiries
by Loch Thom
Nr Inverkip
Greater Glasgow and Clyde Valley
PA16 9LX
Scotland
Tel: +44 (1475) 521458
Fax: +44 (1505) 613605
E-Mail: info@clydemuirshiel.co.uk
WWW: http://www.clydemuirshiel.co.uk
