Calderglen Country Park

Downs, Moorland in Lanarkshire

Scotland

Calderglen Country Park

Looking along Singer Road to the roundabout on Stroud Road In the Kelvin Industrial Estate, East Kilbride.
Looking along Singer Road to the roundabout on Stroud Road Credit: Gordon Brown

Calderglen Country Park, situated in Lanarkshire, Scotland, is a picturesque and expansive park that offers visitors a diverse range of natural landscapes to explore. Covering an area of approximately 400 acres, the park is a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

The park boasts an impressive variety of habitats, including woodland, downs, and moorland, providing a rich tapestry of natural beauty. The woodland areas are home to a wide array of native trees, such as oak, birch, and beech, creating a tranquil and serene atmosphere. Visitors can wander along scenic trails, breathing in the fresh air and marveling at the vibrant colors of wildflowers that dot the landscape.

For those with an interest in wildlife, Calderglen Country Park offers ample opportunities for spotting various creatures. Birdwatchers can keep their eyes peeled for species such as woodpeckers, kingfishers, and herons, while the park's ponds and streams are home to a diverse range of aquatic life.

In addition to its natural splendor, Calderglen Country Park also features several recreational facilities. Families can enjoy picnics in designated areas, let their children run free on the play park, or even visit the popular zoo and conservatory, which houses a wide variety of exotic animals and plants.

Overall, Calderglen Country Park is a true gem in Lanarkshire, offering visitors a chance to connect with nature, enjoy outdoor activities, and learn about the region's diverse flora and fauna.

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Calderglen Country Park Images

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Looking along Singer Road to the roundabout on Stroud Road In the Kelvin Industrial Estate, East Kilbride.
Looking along Singer Road to the roundabout on Stroud Road
In the Kelvin Industrial Estate, East Kilbride.
Trees and a burn near South Drumbuie
Trees and a burn near South Drumbuie
Minor road  near Drumbuie The trees lining the road have been shaped by the prevailing SW winds. The wind turbine is in Kelvin Industrial Estate.
Minor road near Drumbuie
The trees lining the road have been shaped by the prevailing SW winds. The wind turbine is in Kelvin Industrial Estate.
Minor road near Calderstone House, East Kilbride The road is lined with the usual trees and hedges. The 20th century Calderstone House and Studio is partially hidden by the trees on the right.
Minor road near Calderstone House, East Kilbride
The road is lined with the usual trees and hedges. The 20th century Calderstone House and Studio is partially hidden by the trees on the right.
A bend in the road The A726 south of East Kilbride. The white buildings are part of a Cattery business, one of many in the area.
A bend in the road
The A726 south of East Kilbride. The white buildings are part of a Cattery business, one of many in the area.
Albion Way We are here to go to Café Ceramica for our grandchildren to choose and paint a small pottery object of their choice. This venue is just behind the camera and to the left of the picture.
Albion Way
We are here to go to Café Ceramica for our grandchildren to choose and paint a small pottery object of their choice. This venue is just behind the camera and to the left of the picture.
Bridge and snowdrops in Calderglen Country Park At the Horseshoe Falls on the Rotten Calder.
Bridge and snowdrops in Calderglen Country Park
At the Horseshoe Falls on the Rotten Calder.
Field with cows next to Lodgehill Farm A high viewpoint with the hazy outline of Ben Lomond 36 miles away beyond the tower blocks of East Kilbride.
Field with cows next to Lodgehill Farm
A high viewpoint with the hazy outline of Ben Lomond 36 miles away beyond the tower blocks of East Kilbride.
Blocked road to Edge Farm The farm is unoccupied.
Blocked road to Edge Farm
The farm is unoccupied.
Hair ice on branch, Calderglen Hair ice is a type of natural phenomenon whereby the presence of the Exidiopsis effusa fungus in moist rotten wood causes, in the presence of moist air with a temperature just below 0 degrees Celsius, water pushed out of the wood to freeze into forms that resemble strands of hair:

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Hair ice on branch, Calderglen
Hair ice is a type of natural phenomenon whereby the presence of the Exidiopsis effusa fungus in moist rotten wood causes, in the presence of moist air with a temperature just below 0 degrees Celsius, water pushed out of the wood to freeze into forms that resemble strands of hair: LinkExternal link
Woodland strip, Calderglen Adjacent to farmland beside Calderglen Country Park.
Woodland strip, Calderglen
Adjacent to farmland beside Calderglen Country Park.
Woodland above crags by the Rotten Calder More level ground above the line of crags that runs parallel to the eastern bank of the Rotten Calder.
Woodland above crags by the Rotten Calder
More level ground above the line of crags that runs parallel to the eastern bank of the Rotten Calder.
View north from Thorn Farm
View north from Thorn Farm
East Kilbride, St. Leonards View across the valley of the Rotten Calder.
East Kilbride, St. Leonards
View across the valley of the Rotten Calder.
Wind Turbine County My 5,000th. submission and it is no coincidence that there are wind monsters featuring.
Wind Turbine County
My 5,000th. submission and it is no coincidence that there are wind monsters featuring.
Calderside Road [2]
Calderside Road [2]
Lodgehill Farm
Lodgehill Farm
Woodland, Crutherland On the edge of landfill dominated Blantyre Muir.
Woodland, Crutherland
On the edge of landfill dominated Blantyre Muir.
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Calderglen Country Park is located at Grid Ref: NS6551 (Lat: 55.74179, Lng: -4.1444958)

Unitary Authority: South Lanarkshire

Police Authority: Lanarkshire

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