Skip to main content

Kilmardinny Loch

Kilmardinny Avenue, Bearsden, East Dunbartonshire, G61 3PB

View Accessibility Symbols

Accessibility Symbols

For more information about what these symbols mean, view our Accessibility Symbols Guide.

Close this popup window.


About this venue

This local nature reserve is a mosaic of habitats - wet & dry woodland & grassland - as well as the deep open water of the loch and four islands. Otter and bats have been spotted here.

Access Guide

Show Easy Read

Location

  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Bearsden.

Opening Times

  • The venue is open 24hrs.

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • The car park is located off Kilmardinny Avenue.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • There is/are 0 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
    • Assistance may be required because there is/are uneven surfaces.
    • The car park surface is loose chippings.
    • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • There may be easier level access parking on-street at Thomas Drive.

Access Point (The Gruffalo Trail - Car Park Entrance)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located off the car park.
    • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
    • There is no gate at this access point.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located leading down to the loch.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.

Access Point (Kilmardinny Avenue Entrance)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located off Kilmardinny Avenue, near Kilmardinny House.
    • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this access point.
    • There is no gate at this access point.
    • The width of the gap is 150cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located leading down to the loch, beyond the steps.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located leading down from Kilmardinny Avenue.
    • There is/are 15+ step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 14cm.
    • The going of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

Access Point (Thomson Drive Entrance)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located at the end of Thomson Drive.
    • There is an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is step-free access at this access point.
    • There is no gate at this access point.
  • Comments View
    • There are 2 similar entrances here.

Access Point (Movern Road Entrance)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located at the end of Movern Road.
    • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
    • There is no gate at this access point.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located leading down into the park.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.

Access Point (North Grange Road Entrance)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located at the end of North Grange Road.
    • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
    • There is no gate at this access point.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located leading down into the park.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.

Access Point (Lovat Avenue Entrance)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located at the end of Lovat Avenue.
    • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
    • There is no gate at this access point.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located leading down into the park.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

Access Point (Stockiemuir / Seafield Avenue Entrance)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located at the corner of Stockiemuir and Seafield Avenues.
    • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
    • There is no gate at this access point.
    • There are bollards at this access point.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located leading into the park.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • Comments View
    • The paving is uneven here.
    • The path to the right leads to the loch.
    • The path straight ahead (with the bollard) leads to the play area.

Access Point (Mosshead Road Playpark Entrance)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located at the end of Mosshead Road.
    • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
    • There is no gate at this access point.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located leading down to the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • Comments View
    • The loch is located along the path to the left from this entrance, the play park is straight ahead.

Access Point (Mosshead Road Entrance)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located off Mosshead Road.
    • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this access point.
    • There is no gate at this access point.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located leading down into the park.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located leading up at the entrance then down into the park.
    • There is/are 15+ step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
    • The going of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

Parks and Gardens

  • The park or garden does have footpaths.
  • The path(s) has a / have compact earth, tarmac and gravel surface(s).
  • The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There are slight slopes on the paths.
  • There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

Access Point (Kilmardinny and Mosshead Play Area)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located on the path beside the play area, between Mosshead Road and Stockiemuir / Seafield Avenues.
    • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is step-free access at this access point.
    • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
    • The gate is easy to open.
    • The width of the gap is 120cm.
  • Comments View
    • There is a similar entrance from the grass on the opposite side of the play area.

Parks and Gardens (Kilmardinny and Mosshead Play Area)

  • The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

Accessible Toilet

  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

Standard Toilet(s)