Dams To Darnley Country Park

Listed in: Attractions - Gardens and Parks • Activities - Cycling • Activities - Horse Riding • Activities - Walking

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. Non-motorised watersports and angling are some of the activities being looked at for future inclusion.

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.

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Upcoming Events at Dams To Darnley Country Park

Be Nice to Nettles

27 May 2012

Did you know the nettle supports more than 40 species of insect and butterflies?

Summer Solstice Celebration

21 Jun 2012

Join the countryside rangers on the longest day of the year for some fun and a stroll to celebrate.

Love a Bug!

23 Jun 2012

Find out about the amazing insects living in the country park as part of National Insect Week.

Mill Wheels

27 Jun 2012

Join us for an evening cycle in the country park starting at Darnley Mill.

The Big Butterfly Count

22 Jul 2012

Join in with The Big Butterfly Count national survey led by Butterfly Conservation.

A July Jaunt

24 Jul 2012

Join the rangers on a wander through the country park and enjoy the sights and sounds of summer.

Four Legged Olympics

04 Aug 2012

Bring along your four legged friend and compete in the Dams 2 Darnley doggie olympics!

DIY

19 Aug 2012

Build your very own den in Dams to Darnley Country Park.

Geology rocks!

02 Sep 2012

Find out about the geology of the country park and how it has been exploited by man over the years.

The Big Walk

15 Sep 2012

Join the countryside rangers on this 10km walk from Glennifer Braes Country Park to Dams to Darnley.

Bat and Moth Night

19 Sep 2012

Discover the bats and moths within the country park on this evening event.

The Big Draw

15 Oct 2012

Join the countryside rangers for some family fun and natural crafting in the country park.