Dams To Darnley Country Park

About Dams To Darnley Country Park

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Dams to Darnley is Scotland's newest country park. The park covers over 1300 acres of open space between the reservoirs between Barrhead and Newton Mearns, and the village of Darnley.

Even though the park is still in the early stages of development, it already provides plenty of recreational activities for local residents and visitors alike. The large networks of paths through the scenic countryside are ideal for walking, cycling and horse riding.

The park landscape is varied and consists of the open water of the Barrhead dams, wetland and burns, woodland, grassland and scrub. As a result the park is home to a diverse range of wildlife and in particular is a birdwatchers paradise.

Walking, cycling and horse riding

A seven mile network of paths already exists across Dams to Darnley Country Park providing opportunities for walking, cycling and horse riding. As the country park develops the path network and access links to surrounding communities will be developed further.

What's on at the country park

Throughout the year the countryside rangers will be delivering a series of community events, activities and guided walks for all the family.

All the events are FREE, although booking is required for some. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

See a list of the forthcoming events below...

Upcoming Events at Dams To Darnley Country Park

Pollination

3rd June 2018

Join the Dams to Darnley Rangers to explore the country park looking for the pollinators within it and the flowers they prefer in bloom.

A Contour Line and a Compass

16th June 2018

Join the Dams to Darnley countryside rangers on this basic introduction to using a map and compass on Saturday 16th June!

Midsummer Meander for the Solstice

21st June 2018

Celebrate the end of spring and the arrival of summer on a Midsummer Meander at Dams to Darnley Country Park!

Tree-mendous Tales

29th July 2018

Explore the fascinating folklore associated with some of our most common trees on this walk and talk at Dams to Darnley Country Park!

Home-made Homes

26th August 2018

Join the Dams to Darnley countryside rangers on their ever popular den building event! Come along to this family day and try out your survival skills building a summer shelter!

Scottish Summer Jammin’ Session

8th September 2018

Jam making in the outdoors? Come along and join the Dams to Darnley countryside rangers to help forage for edible berries and other fruit, then learn how to make jam from your bounty!