Lawn Park

Downs, Moorland in Stirlingshire

Scotland

Lawn Park

Milngavie town centre Start of the West Highland Way.
Milngavie town centre Credit: william craig

Lawn Park is a picturesque and serene area located in Stirlingshire, Scotland. Nestled amidst the stunning landscape of downs and moorland, it offers a tranquil retreat for nature enthusiasts and outdoor lovers.

The park is characterized by its vast stretches of well-manicured lawns, providing ample space for various recreational activities such as picnicking, sunbathing, and playing sports. The lush greenery, dotted with beautiful flower beds and trees, creates an inviting ambiance for visitors to relax and unwind.

Lawn Park boasts breathtaking views of the surrounding moorland, with its rolling hills and expansive vistas. The untouched natural beauty of this area makes it a popular spot for walking and hiking enthusiasts, who can explore the numerous trails and pathways that wind through the park.

The park is also home to a diverse range of wildlife, including birds, rabbits, and deer, making it a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers. Visitors can often spot these creatures in their natural habitats, adding to the charm of the park.

Lawn Park is well-equipped with facilities to cater to its visitors' needs. It features well-maintained paths and walkways, making it easily accessible to all. Additionally, there are picnic areas with benches and tables, as well as clean restroom facilities.

Overall, Lawn Park is a haven of tranquility, offering a delightful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Its natural beauty, combined with its range of recreational activities and wildlife sightings, make it a must-visit destination for those seeking a peaceful and idyllic experience in Stirlingshire.

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Lawn Park Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.939451/-4.3044259 or Grid Reference NS5674. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Milngavie town centre Start of the West Highland Way.
Milngavie town centre
Start of the West Highland Way.
Baldernock Parish Church, near Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire Built 1795
Baldernock Parish Church, near Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire
Built 1795
Mosshead Primary School, Bearsden A non-denominational, co-ed school built in 1973. The turreted building on the skyline is the Lynedoch nursing home.
Mosshead Primary School, Bearsden
A non-denominational, co-ed school built in 1973. The turreted building on the skyline is the Lynedoch nursing home.
Footpath along boundary of Bearsden A footpath through common ground along the northern boundary of Bearsden.
Footpath along boundary of Bearsden
A footpath through common ground along the northern boundary of Bearsden.
Relics of the Antonine Wall, Milngavie Just off the Burnbrae roundabout in Milngavie is a small garden surrounding relics of the Antonine Wall, built between 140 and 142 AD.
I'm not so sure these are genuine Roman relics. I'll need to read the sign next time I'm passing.
Relics of the Antonine Wall, Milngavie
Just off the Burnbrae roundabout in Milngavie is a small garden surrounding relics of the Antonine Wall, built between 140 and 142 AD. I'm not so sure these are genuine Roman relics. I'll need to read the sign next time I'm passing.
West of Scotland Rugby Football Club Sunday morning practice session at the Milngavie rugby club.
West of Scotland Rugby Football Club
Sunday morning practice session at the Milngavie rugby club.
Milngavie Fire Station
Milngavie Fire Station
Antonine Wall Relic of Antonine Wall in Bearsden cemetery
Antonine Wall
Relic of Antonine Wall in Bearsden cemetery
Sunset at Hillfoot Cemetery, Bearsden
Sunset at Hillfoot Cemetery, Bearsden
Summit of Crow Hill Lies on the course of the old Antonine Wall
Summit of Crow Hill
Lies on the course of the old Antonine Wall
Dovecot on Dougalston Golf Course Hexagonal in shape, this dovecote probably dates from the middle or latter half of the eighteenth century
Dovecot on Dougalston Golf Course
Hexagonal in shape, this dovecote probably dates from the middle or latter half of the eighteenth century
Baldernock Mill The mill buildings date from the 16th century. The present water wheel is 18ft in diameter and has 48 steel buckets.
Baldernock Mill
The mill buildings date from the 16th century. The present water wheel is 18ft in diameter and has 48 steel buckets.
Garden at Langbank Holdings
Garden at Langbank Holdings
Dougalston Loch Dougalston Loch at dusk
Dougalston Loch
Dougalston Loch at dusk
Tannoch Loch, Milngavie A small loch in a residential area, much loved by wildfowl and locals. Campsie Fells in the distance beyond the woodland.
Tannoch Loch, Milngavie
A small loch in a residential area, much loved by wildfowl and locals. Campsie Fells in the distance beyond the woodland.
Craigmaddie Reservoir, Milngavie Late autumn afternoon. Glasgow tower blocks in the distance. Tinto Hill near Peebles faintly visible on the horizon.
Craigmaddie Reservoir, Milngavie
Late autumn afternoon. Glasgow tower blocks in the distance. Tinto Hill near Peebles faintly visible on the horizon.
Mugdock Reservoir, Nr Milngavie Late autumn afternoon. Campsie Fells in the distance beyond Mugdock Wood.
Mugdock Reservoir, Nr Milngavie
Late autumn afternoon. Campsie Fells in the distance beyond Mugdock Wood.
Gavin's Mill Fish Pass, Milngavie A fish "ladder" to help fish upstream over rapids on the Allander Water in Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire.
Gavin's Mill Fish Pass, Milngavie
A fish "ladder" to help fish upstream over rapids on the Allander Water in Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire.
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Lawn Park is located at Grid Ref: NS5674 (Lat: 55.939451, Lng: -4.3044259)

Unitary Authority: East Dunbartonshire

Police Authority: Greater Glasgow

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