Holmlea Park

Downs, Moorland in Renfrewshire

Scotland

Holmlea Park

Approaching Clarkston Road on Muirend Road Credit: Elliott Simpson

Holmlea Park is nestled in the picturesque region of Renfrewshire, Scotland, offering a tranquil and scenic retreat for visitors. The park is situated in the area known as Downs, which is characterized by its stunning moorland landscape.

Spanning across a sprawling area, Holmlea Park boasts a diverse array of natural features and recreational amenities. The park is renowned for its expansive moorland, which provides a unique habitat for various plant and animal species. Visitors can enjoy leisurely walks or hikes through the moorland, immersing themselves in the natural beauty and serenity of the surroundings.

The park is well-maintained and offers a range of facilities to cater to visitors of all ages. It features well-marked trails and paths, ensuring easy navigation and accessibility. The park also provides picnic areas, where families and friends can gather to enjoy a delightful outdoor meal amidst the idyllic surroundings.

Furthermore, Holmlea Park offers ample opportunities for wildlife observation and bird watching, making it a favorite destination for nature enthusiasts. The moorland provides a habitat for various bird species, including skylarks and curlews, offering a delightful experience for birdwatchers.

Overall, Holmlea Park in Renfrewshire is a hidden gem, offering a peaceful and scenic retreat for visitors seeking to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life. With its beautiful moorland landscape and a range of recreational amenities, the park provides a welcome respite and an opportunity to reconnect with nature.

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Holmlea Park Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.821086/-4.261788 or Grid Reference NS5860. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Approaching Clarkston Road on Muirend Road

Elliott Simpson

Mini-roundabout on Netherlee Road

Netherlee Road meets Brenfield Road at this mini-roundabout. Netherlee Road splits Cathcart Cemetery in two and a gate into the northern section lies behind.

Alec MacKinnon

Disused aviary in Linn Park

I guess it was an aviary; possibly a reptile enclosure? Anyway it's not been used for some time.

Alec MacKinnon

Simshill Road approaching Linn Park Golf Club

Simshill Road climbs uphill to the entrance to Linn Park at the golf club. The actual course is on the behind the hedge on the left-hand side of the picture but a couple of presumably stray golf balls in the grass hint at its presence. Simshill road is traffic calmed at this point and there is a good path for pedestrians.

Alec MacKinnon

Netherlee Road

Netherlee Road used to provide a short-cut from Clarkston Road for some traffic heading north into the city. For many years it has been impossible to turn into it from Clarkston road (NS5759 : Traffic Island on Clarkston Road). As shown here, it is also closed to south-heading traffic where it meets Brenfield Road.

Alec MacKinnon

Toddler tunnel

This bit of pipe makes an adventurous tunnel for small children in this wee playpark in Linn Park.

Alec MacKinnon

Thornicroft Drive, Croftfoot

Residential street in the south of Glasgow.

Richard Webb

Carmunnock Road

A speed camera on Carmunnock Road, a busy route into/out of Glasgow.

Richard Webb

Carmunnock Road

Carmunnock Road passing King's Park.

Richard Webb

Play apparatus, Linn Park

Linn Park (73Ha) is the second largest park in Glasgow, according to the Council. (There may be other bigger ones looked after by the other local authorities). It is well wooded.

Richard Webb

Linn Park

Paths in the second largest park in Glasgow City Council's area (according to their website).

Richard Webb

Trees in Cathcart Cemetery

On the lee of the hill the trees show the influence of the prevailing westerly winds.

Alec MacKinnon

Tree in flood

This slight hollow stands at the bottom of a slope in Linn Park popular for sledging in winter and egg-rolling on Easter Sunday. After the last few days' heavy rain quite a lot of water has collected there - not a particularly unusual sight in the winter.

Alec MacKinnon

Scene in Cathcart Cemetery

Alec MacKinnon

Bridge over the White Cart

The bridge is viewed here from a little beach just to its south, on the other side from the view shown in NS5859 : Bridge over White Cart Water. Since it is just upstream from the waterfall (NS5859 : Waterfall in Linn Park) and not far from the Clarkston Road entrance (NS5759 : Western entrance to Linn Park) it sees lots of traffic from the Park's visitors. The river is not usually quite as tranquil as it was this afternoon.

Alec MacKinnon

Drakemire Drive with threatening sky

The path in the foreground runs across the grassy area between Simshill Road (behind the photographer) and Drakemire Drive. The scary looking sky eventually fulfilled its promise, delivering a hail shower a couple of hours later.

Alec MacKinnon

Scene in King's Park

When I first came to Glasgow I was told that it has the most green space per head of population of all UK cities. I don't know if that's true but there are 90+ parks and gardens. King's Park is one of them, offering a pleasant space for the surrounding residential areas of Simshill, Castlemilk, Croftfoot and indeed King's Park.

Alec MacKinnon