Reserve Closure
This reserve will close on Thursday 14 November for an all-staff meeting. Please check locally for site specific closure times and details.
What's here? at Lochwinnoch
Available on site
Contactless card payments at machine. Charges apply at all times.
30 spaces, (of which 4 spaces are dedicated for shop customers) 3 Blue Badge spaces Spaces 20m from the visitor centre. Gravel with uneven surface due to frequently developing potholes.
Bicycle racks are situated close to the visitor centre entrance. No lighting. No formal drop-off point. No height restriction.
There is one accessible toilet, 10m from the visitor centre entrance.
Baby changing facilities available in accessible toilet.
Nature trails access: Three partly-signposted trails (two 400m trails + one 1.5km trail), all flat with no significant inclines. Main trail (1.5km long) is an all-access trail. All prone to flooding.
Car park is gravel with uneven surface due to frequently developing potholes.
Nature trails access: Three partly-signposted trails (two 400m trails + one 1.5km trail), all flat with no significant inclines. Main trail (1.5km long) is an all-access trail.
All prone to flooding after heavy rain.
4 picnic benches, 2 of which have single wheelchair space.
Toilets situated inside the visitor centre.
The visitor centre is open daily from 9.30am - 5pm. Car park and trails open throughout.
Ground floor accessible by three entrances. Option of steps or ramps. Manual outward opening doors. Low counter used for membership information. Wheelchair available on request. Level throughout with space to manoeuvre. Good lighting. Flooring is linoleum Clear print information. Some goods maybe difficult to reach.
Staff available to assist. Hearing loop.
We have a range of refreshments in our shop All our drinks and snacks are either Fairtrade or locally-sourced. We also sell a range of hot drinks, including bean-to-cup coffee, and a variety of sweet and savoury snacks and sandwiches.
The shop stocks a range of binoculars and telescopes, books, bird food and gifts.
Four tables situated outside the visitor centre, 2 of which have single wheelchair space. Visitors are welcome to consume their own food and drink here.
From £3.
Guided Walks
There is generally level access, except the Tower Observation Area which is upstairs in the visitor centre. There is no lift access and entry to the tower can only be made by walking up 23 steps. Two hides with seating. Two viewing screens, one with seating.
Please note the Aird Meadow Hide is currently closed for maintenance. We apologise for any inconvienience caused.
Three partly-signposted trails (two 400m trails + one 1.5km trail), all flat with no significant inclines. Main trail (1.5km long) is an all-access trail. Access to the main trail is through a gate. Section of main trail is boardwalk with passing places. No gates, steps or stiles on trails. All prone to flooding after heavy rain.
Natural play area.
Not available on site
Barbecue
Restrictions
Dogs are allowed on all footpaths in line with the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. Well behaved dogs are welcome within the visitor centre excluding the shop area. Please keep dogs at heel or on a lead to protect wildlife.
Assistance Dogs welcome in all parts of the reserve.