Seven Lochs Wetland Park

What it’s like

Free wetland park with trails, bug hunts and nature crafts across the Glasgow and North Lanarkshire border.

This is the sort of place you turn up to with wellies and no fixed plan. The site lists walking and cycling trails, bug hunts, wildlife watching and nature crafts like leaf printing and mandalas, so a couple of hours can easily disappear before anyone notices. There's a visitor centre with exhibitions and interactive displays too, handy for when little legs need a sit down and something to look at that isn't a puddle.

It's free to get in, which counts for a lot when you've got more than one child and a Saturday to fill. There's on-site food listed, so you're not entirely relying on a packed lunch surviving the bike ride. Guided walks and living history events crop up as well, worth building a visit around if one's on.

Being free and spanning two council areas, it's easily reached by public transport, which is one less thing to think about if you don't fancy the drive. No booking is mentioned anywhere, so this reads as a turn-up-and-explore kind of day rather than one you need to plan around a slot.

Facilities

Need to know

Getting there by bus or train

Easily accessible by public transport

• Free entry, so an easy one to add to a weekend without planning around a ticket
• No booking mentioned, this seems like a walk-in visit
• Guided walks and living history events happen sometimes, worth timing a trip around one
• On-site food is available if you don't want to pack a picnic

Plan your visit

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