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Cycling at Lochwinnoch
10 June 2009
RSPB Lochwinnoch is one of the last remaining wetland sites in south and west Scotland and sits on the doorstep of the City of Glasgow. The reserve offers a beautiful setting for a range of activities that the whole family can enjoy and is ideal for beginners, experts and everyone in between!
Lochwinnoch is one of the most accessible RSPB sites in the UK, just a few hundred yards from Lochwinnoch train station, sits alongside National Cycle Route 7, with a safe walking route to and from the village itself and close by the A737 Irvine road.
If you're cycling, why not take the opportunity to use the brand new Semple Trail, a new, off-road route that joins RSPB Lochwinnoch, Lochwinnoch village and Castle Semple Visitor Centre to the village of Howwood. Why not cycle from RSPB Lochwinnoch to Howwood and then get the train back?
En route, you can enjoy vast stretches of farmland or take in the wildlife and scenery of the Aird Meadow and Castle Semple Lochs. You could take a small diversion into the beautiful Parkhill Woods or stop off at the RSPB visitor centre to enjoy our woodland birds and feeding station, offering excellent views of a wide variety of species including great spotted woodpeckers, goldfinches and much more besides!
A great day out for the whole family!