Dams to Darnley Country Park
Glasgow City and East Renfrewshire councils are in the early stages of developing a
new country park called Dams to Darnley. The country park covers over 1350 acres of green space around the East Renfrewshire and Glasgow City boundary, encompassing the green belt separating Barrhead, Darnley and Newton Mearns.
The country park is made up of a patchwork of different landscape features, including open water, wetland and burn, woodland, grassland and scrub. The area is important for its wildlife, whilst it also has a rich history.
The country park aims to provide recreational activities for local residents and visitors through a network of paths for walking, cycling and horse riding.
Draft Development and Management Plan
A five year plan to guide the development and management of the Dams to Darnley Country Park over the next five years has recently been drafted.
Comments are now being sought on the draft plan. The consultation period will last until Friday 24 June 2011. The twelve week consultation will provide all those with an interest in the country park the opportunity to comment on its future direction.
The draft plan is available to view on the East Renfrewshire Council website. A representation form, which can be used to comment on the plan, is also available on the website.
If you have any questions regarding the draft development and management plan or the consultation process then please contact East Renfrewshire Council, by telephone on 0141 577 3140 or by email on d2d@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk
Newsletter
Read the events diary and newsletter for the park Wagtail Newsletter (PDF 262k).
Dams To Darnley Website
You can find out more information about Glasgow’s newest country park and about forthcoming activities at www.damstodarnley.org
Contact Details
Land and Environmental Services General Enquiries
Phone: 0141 287 5064
E-mail les@glasgow.gov.uk
Public Transport Journey Information
Traveline Scotland
Phone: 0871 200 22 33