Reserve Closure
This reserve will close on Thursday 14 November for an all-staff meeting. Please check locally for site specific closure times and details.
What's here? at Baron's Haugh
Available on site
40 spaces.
Firm, level ground.
No height restrictions.
No lighting.
Most paths are wide and surfaced. Longer circuit has some steeper slopes, soft surfaces and gates.
Some seating along the Clyde walkway as well as seating in the hides.
Most paths are wide and surfaced. Longer circuit has some steeper slopes, soft surfaces and gates.
Some seating along the Clyde walkway as well as seating in the hides.
All 4 hides with seating. Two closest hides each 750 m from car park with lowered slots. Two additional hides further on with steps to access.
Two signposted circular trails: 0.5 mile (0.75 km) and 2 miles (3 km), approx 2- 3-hours. Most paths are wide and surfaced.
Longer circuit has some steeper slopes, soft surfaces and gates.
Some seating along the Clyde walkway as well as seating in the hides.
Large print map on main car park notice board.
Schools groups are welcome at the reserve.
For more information about visits and to make a booking, please contact baronshaugh@rspb.org.uk.
Groups are welcome at the reserve at all times.
If RSPB involvement is sought in your visit, please either call the RSPB south and west Scotland regional office on 0141 331 0993 or email baronshaugh@rspb.org.uk.
Not available on site
There are no toilets here.
The nearest accessible public toilets are in Motherwell around a mile away.
There are no toilets here.
The nearest public toilets are in Motherwell around a mile away.
There are no toilets here.
The nearest public toilets are in Motherwell around a mile away.
BBQs are a fire risk, endangering other people and the precious wildlife and habitats here. They are not permitted on the reserve at any time.
There is no cafe or shop here, the nearest places for food and drinks are in Motherwell around one mile away.
We recommend you bring your own food and drinks if this is likely to affect your visit.
There is no visitor centre here and this reserve does not have any staff on site.
Restrictions
RSPB Scotland welcomes responsible access, in line with the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.
During the ground-nesting bird breeding season (1 April to 15 August) and in areas with livestock we would ask that you keep your dog close to you, preferably on a short lead and please clean up after your dog.
To safeguard the natural heritage of the area we request that dogs are not permitted to enter the wetlands or pools.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all parts of the reserve.