Meadow Park Glen Plantation

Wood, Forest in Ayrshire

Scotland

Meadow Park Glen Plantation

Picnic Area, Bargany Gardens Beautiful Garden but only open for the Month of May.
Picnic Area, Bargany Gardens Credit: Billy McCrorie

Meadow Park Glen Plantation is a picturesque woodland located in Ayrshire, Scotland. Spanning over an expansive area, the plantation is known for its dense and diverse forest cover, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers.

The woodland is predominantly composed of a variety of trees, including oak, beech, and pine, which create a vibrant and colorful landscape throughout the year. The rich biodiversity of the plantation attracts a wide range of wildlife, including numerous bird species, squirrels, and deer, making it a haven for animal lovers and bird watchers.

Visitors can explore the plantation through a network of well-maintained walking trails that wind their way through the forest. These trails offer a chance to immerse oneself in the tranquility of nature, providing breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and glimpses of wildlife along the way.

Meadow Park Glen Plantation also boasts a number of picnic areas, allowing visitors to relax and enjoy a meal amidst the natural beauty of the woodland. Additionally, educational activities and guided tours are available, providing visitors with the opportunity to learn more about the flora and fauna found in the area.

The plantation is open to the public year-round, with different seasons showcasing their own unique charm. Whether it's the vibrant colors of autumn, the fresh blooms of spring, or the snow-covered trees in winter, Meadow Park Glen Plantation offers a captivating experience for all nature lovers.

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Meadow Park Glen Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.263516/-4.7449124 or Grid Reference NS2500. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Picnic Area, Bargany Gardens Beautiful Garden but only open for the Month of May.
Picnic Area, Bargany Gardens
Beautiful Garden but only open for the Month of May.
Car Park, Bargany Gardens This is the main car park but there is also and overflow car park. Beautiful Garden but only open for the Month of May.
Car Park, Bargany Gardens
This is the main car park but there is also and overflow car park. Beautiful Garden but only open for the Month of May.
Bargany Estate, near Old Dailly The tall trees line the southern driveway into the estate.
Bargany Estate, near Old Dailly
The tall trees line the southern driveway into the estate.
Cattle troughs near Dailly
Cattle troughs near Dailly
Gateway to the Bargany Estate Off the Dailly to Old Dailly road.
Gateway to the Bargany Estate
Off the Dailly to Old Dailly road.
Small wooded valley near Dailly
Small wooded valley near Dailly
Hadyard Hill (Summit) 360 Panorama This photo was taken back in Feb.2004 before the Windfarm was constructed in the same area, Centre of picture is due North, Penwhapple Reservoir can be seen to the left of the picture.
Hadyard Hill (Summit) 360 Panorama
This photo was taken back in Feb.2004 before the Windfarm was constructed in the same area, Centre of picture is due North, Penwhapple Reservoir can be seen to the left of the picture.
Trig Point on Maxwellston Hill Looking west towards Ailsa Craig and the Firth of Clyde. For an updated view, see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6545938">NX2598 : From Maxwellston Hill</a>
Trig Point on Maxwellston Hill
Looking west towards Ailsa Craig and the Firth of Clyde. For an updated view, see NX2598 : From Maxwellston Hill
Moorland burn Looking down Lauchlan Burn, across the Girvan Valley, towards the Firth of Clyde and Arran.
Moorland burn
Looking down Lauchlan Burn, across the Girvan Valley, towards the Firth of Clyde and Arran.
View From Maxwellston Hill Looking across the lower Girvan Valley, towards the Firth of Clyde and Arran, on a fine July afternoon.
View From Maxwellston Hill
Looking across the lower Girvan Valley, towards the Firth of Clyde and Arran, on a fine July afternoon.
The Start of the Southern Uplands Looking along the hilltop between Maxwellston and Hadyard Hills. These hills mark the edge of Central Lowlands and the Southern Uplands of Scotland. The Southern Uplands Boundary Fault lies roughly between Girvan and Dunbar. For an updated view, see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6545968">NX2699 : Heading for Hadyard Hill</a>
The Start of the Southern Uplands
Looking along the hilltop between Maxwellston and Hadyard Hills. These hills mark the edge of Central Lowlands and the Southern Uplands of Scotland. The Southern Uplands Boundary Fault lies roughly between Girvan and Dunbar. For an updated view, see NX2699 : Heading for Hadyard Hill
The Edge of Hadyard Hill Hadyard Hill marks the edge of the Central Lowlands and the Southern Uplands of Scotland along the lower section of the Girvan Valley.  The Southern Uplands Boundary Fault lies roughly between Girvan and Dunbar.  This view shows the upper part of the hill edge, above the very steep lower part close to the valley.
The Edge of Hadyard Hill
Hadyard Hill marks the edge of the Central Lowlands and the Southern Uplands of Scotland along the lower section of the Girvan Valley. The Southern Uplands Boundary Fault lies roughly between Girvan and Dunbar. This view shows the upper part of the hill edge, above the very steep lower part close to the valley.
Clyde View Looking towards the Firth of Clyde and Ailsa Craig from the western slopes of Mawellston Hill on a fine July afternoon.  Grangestone Industrial Estate is visible in the distance on the far right. For an updated view showing some of the Hadyard Hill turbines, see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6545939">NX2598 : Maxwellston Hill trig point</a>
Clyde View
Looking towards the Firth of Clyde and Ailsa Craig from the western slopes of Mawellston Hill on a fine July afternoon. Grangestone Industrial Estate is visible in the distance on the far right. For an updated view showing some of the Hadyard Hill turbines, see NX2598 : Maxwellston Hill trig point
Across The Watershed Looking across the watershed between burns on the SW slope of Maxwellston Hill.  The wind turbines are located around Penwhapple Reservoir.
Across The Watershed
Looking across the watershed between burns on the SW slope of Maxwellston Hill. The wind turbines are located around Penwhapple Reservoir.
Towards Penwhapple Looking towards Penwhapple Reservoir from the southern slopes of Maxwellston Hill.
Towards Penwhapple
Looking towards Penwhapple Reservoir from the southern slopes of Maxwellston Hill.
Beside Lauchlan Burn A typical small moorland burn flowing through a boggy valley, dropping down to join the Water of Girvan.
Beside Lauchlan Burn
A typical small moorland burn flowing through a boggy valley, dropping down to join the Water of Girvan.
Start of the Southern Uplands Looking towards the Firth of Clyde and Ailsa Craig from the northern slope of Maxwellston Hill.  This photo shows the edge of the Southern Uplands of Scotland, rising sharply from the Girvan Valley. For a different take on this view, see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6545956">NX2599 : The start of the Central Lowlands</a>
Start of the Southern Uplands
Looking towards the Firth of Clyde and Ailsa Craig from the northern slope of Maxwellston Hill. This photo shows the edge of the Southern Uplands of Scotland, rising sharply from the Girvan Valley. For a different take on this view, see NX2599 : The start of the Central Lowlands
Girvan Valley View Looking north across the Girvan Valley from the saddle between Maxwellston and Hadyard Hills.  In the background, from the left - Brunstane Castle Golf Course, Maxwellston Farm, and the village of Dailly. For an updated view, see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6545963">NX2699 : The Girvan Valley viewed again</a>
Girvan Valley View
Looking north across the Girvan Valley from the saddle between Maxwellston and Hadyard Hills. In the background, from the left - Brunstane Castle Golf Course, Maxwellston Farm, and the village of Dailly. For an updated view, see NX2699 : The Girvan Valley viewed again
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Meadow Park Glen Plantation is located at Grid Ref: NS2500 (Lat: 55.263516, Lng: -4.7449124)

Unitary Authority: South Ayrshire

Police Authority: Ayrshire

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