Children running in Lochwinnoch

Lovely Lochs

Are you looking for Easter break activities? Why not plan a fun, pocket-pleasing day out that your whole family will love. These RSPB reserves are nearer to you than you think. Wild adventures await...

Why visit this Easter?

  • Fun activities the whole family will love, from quiz trails to pond dipping, bug hunting to wildlife watching
  • Nature play areas to jump, clamber and run in
  • Friendly volunteers and staff to help you have a wild adventures
  • Paths to suit tiny tots to intrepid explorers
  • Picnic facilities so you can make a day of it
  • Delicious, locally-sourced snacks and drinks for sale 
  • Shop filled with games, toys and craft activities at pocket-money prices
Children build a logpile house

Fun for all at Easter

For a great family-friendly day out near you and more details on what you can expect from one of our lovely Loch reserves, follow the links...

Easter Events

Fun at Loch Garten, Lochwinnoch and Loch Leven!

Will your children love these activities too? Our lovely reserves are hidden gems for the whole family to enjoy, especially this Easter!
Four Children do a big jump off of the balance beam in our natural play area at Loch Leven
And... JUMP! Loch Leven's natural play area keeps the little ones happy
Dinosaur Eggs and nest making at Loch Garten
Dinosaur Eggs and nest making at Loch Garten
Little girl explores the natural trails of Loch Leven on a beautiful sunny day
The great outdoors and so much to explore at Loch Leven
Little girl and boy get ready with their nets to go pond-dipping at Loch Winnoch
Pond dipping is such fun! Explore lots of lovely nature at Lochwinnoch
Little girl smiling as a Moth is sitting on her hand at Loch Leven RSPB reserve
Marvellous Moths at Loch Leven
Coal tit lands on little boy's hand at Loch Garten
Now that really is close to nature! What a friendly coal tit at Loch Garten
Beautiful Moth lands on little boy's finger at Loch Leven RSPB reserve
I bet that tickles a bit! Get closer to nature at Loch Leven
Two girls use the natural wood seesaw at Lochwinnoch
A natural wood seesaw at Lochwinnoch
A little girl walks along our natural balance beam play area at Loch Leven
Balancing on our natural play area at Loch Leven
Little boy looks at the water he's collected from the pond at Lochwinnoch
What will your little ones find? Get closer to nature at Lochwinnoch
Little boy wades into the pond to get a closer look at what creatures are lurking in the water
Wading into the pond at Lochwinnoch

Mapping it out... make a day of it

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    • Loch Garten, Abernethy

      Loch Garten, Abernethy

      Loch Garten reserve has some great days out for you and the kids this Easter break: nest-building, bark-rubbing, tree-hugging fun for all. Have a close encounter at the bird feeding station, or spot a red squirrel. Experience all the joy of

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    • Loch Leven

      Loch Leven

      For a cracking day out with the family this Easter break, head to Loch Leven. There’s so much for the kids to do: build a den, go on a bug hunt or hug a tree! There’s a fab natural play area, and even a family hide – and it’s great value

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    • Lochwinnoch

      Lochwinnoch

      Have an amazing time with the whole family this Easter break at Lochwinnoch. Your kids will love the natural play area’s tree swing and clamber hill, or following the fantastic fairy trail. Get out in nature, at great value-for-money.

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    Children climbing on a log in the sunshine at Lochwinnoch

    Visit these fantastic family-friendly reserves this Easter...

    Loch Garten RSPB reserve. Speyside, Scotland

    Loch Garten, Abernethy

     Ancient, wild and immeasurably special, it boasts ancient Caledonian pineforest, moorland, wetland and mountains.
    Views towards Loch Leven, Vane Farm RSPB reserve, Kinross, Scotland, July 2010

    Loch Leven

     Set on the southern shore of the loch, this nature reserve offers a great day out for families and nature lovers.
    Lochwinnoch RSPB reserve, Aird Meadow Loch and hides

    Lochwinnoch

     A great example of wetlands in Scotland, Lochwinnoch is an ideal day out for all the family.