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Local Activities Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park : clydemuirshiel.co.ukScotland’s largest regional park with ranger organised activities for all ages.  The regional Read more
Walks
Scotland’s ‘Right to Roam’ In Scotland you will not come across ‘NO TRESPASSING’ signs. Residents and visitors to Scotland have Read more
Day Trips
Day Trips If you want to venture further afield there are many drip ideas depending on what sort of things Read more
BBQ Hut
The BBQ hut is a new addition and is available for guest use. You will find it down by the Read more
Eating
Shops LochwinnochHeritage Farmers Market – butcher, fresh veg, filled rolls, cakesThe Junction – fresh cakes & coffee for take-away or Read more

Local Activities

  • Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park : clydemuirshiel.co.uk
    Scotland’s largest regional park with ranger organised activities for all ages.  The regional park begins at the bottom of the drive, with various walking routes across the moor.  See website for details.
    • Castle Semple Centre – in the village at Castle Semple Loch. Parking on-site. Seasonal bike hire available, circular walk/ride along the loch shore and cycle track. Access to Parkhill Woods for trail walks. Small cafe in the centre.
    • Muirshiel Centre – leave Lochwinnoch heading towards Kilmacolm and follow the signs to Muirshiel Centre. It is a small wooden information centre and from there there are various walks and trails around the local Muirshiel area. Walk along the boardwalk and up Windy Hill. Follow the mine track and then on to Mistylaw. Find the hidden Queenside Loch.
    • Locherwood – community woodland with various tracks. Great for dog walking. Follow the road through the village and on towards Kilmacolm. There is a small car park on the left approx 3 miles.
  • Lochwinnoch RSBP reserve : www.rspb.org.uk
    A great example of wetlands in Scotland, Lochwinnoch is an ideal day out for all the family. It’s the perfect spot to watch whooper swans, wigeons and a wide variety of ducks during the winter. In spring, look out for the elaborate displays of great crested grebes. Various organised activities for all ages.
  • Sustrans Cycle Track : Lochwinnoch Loop Line : www.sustrans.org.uk
    From West Auchenhean turn right towards the main road. After the cattery on the left there is a stone bridge. the entrance to the cycle track is on the right at this bridge. This 14-mile footpath and cycleway forms part of the Lochs and Glens Cycle Route and makes use of dismantled railway lines running west from Johnstone. Starting at Paisley Canal, the route travels west to Johnstone along a traffic-free path passing Elderslie, the birthplace of William Wallace, where there is a short on-road section. From Johnstone, the railway path continues south-west to Kilbarchan, passing the villages of Lochwinnoch and Kilbirnie, and Castle Semple, Barr and Kilbirnie Lochs.
  • Kelburn Castle & Country Park : www.kelburnestate.com
    Secret Forest, play areas, cafe, gardens, horse riding
  • Bike Hire : www.cyclerepairman.co.uk/
    RT Cycles, Kilbirnie and castle Semple Loch