Just across the road from the visitor centre is the secluded Woodend Loch. Protected as a Site of Special Scientific Interest it is one of the best examples of its kind in Scotland. The loch is home to rare wetland plants and water beetles, and a good variety of water birds. It is also one of the best sites in Seven Lochs for otter. The variety of trees and shrubs make Drumpellier woods a great place for woodland birds. In spring they come alive with birdsong as migrating birds return form southern Europe and Africa to breed. Look out for brightly coloured bullfinch and goldfinch at the woodland edge, and buzzards soaring over the trees. Commonhead Moss is Glasgow’s largest area of lowland raised bog. This wetland wilderness is home to carnivorous sundew plants, fluffy bog cotton, and fast flying dragonflies. A feat of Georgian engineering, the Monkland canal was built in the 18th century and served as a busy transport route between Glasgow and the industrial areas of North Lanarkshire. The sections that survive today have been designated a nationally important Scheduled Monument. Mute swan, tufted duck and kingfisher are some of the wildlife you might encounter on a walk or cycle along the towpath. Peatlands are one of the Seven Lochs most precious habitats – helping combat climate change by absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere while also providing homes for unusual plants like the insect-eating sundew.

The Seven Lochs Trail is a great way to explore the Park. This 10km signposted trail winds its way through the park between Drumpellier Country Park and Hogganfield Park, passing Provan Hall and Bishop Loch along the way. The trail uses well-surfaced paths as well as short stretches along quiet roads and is suitable for walking and cycling. Pick up a leaflet in the visitor centre or download it using the QR code below. A 2.7km walk on mostly level and surfaced paths around the loch and through the nearby woodlands. A 8.4km walk on the flat through the woods and along the 18th century Monklands Canal. A mix of surfaced and unsurfaced paths. Can by muddy in areas.

The Crannog play area at Lochend Loch is for kids of all ages to let their imagination run wild. Themed as an ancient Iron Age dwelling, and populated with carved animals, you can climb, slide and swing through time. A full 18-hole golf course, 18 floodlit driving range bays and state of the art golf simulator - providing an opportunity to virtually play golf courses around the world from the comfort of the cafe and bar area. Download the activity sheet to explore the sights, sounds and smells of the Monkland Canal in the 18th century as coal was transported from the mining areas of Monklands to Glasgow. Download our archaeological activity pack and explore the lives of the hunters and gatherers who made their seasonal camps at Woodend Loch over 10,000 years ago! Travel back in time to explore crannogs in the Seven Lochs Wetland Park with our archaeological activity pack! What were they? How old are they? And how were they built? Download our crannogs activity sheet using the QR code and unearth the answers….

This hub for community activity includes a café, shop, garden and bike hire. The centre also has information and interpretation celebrating the local area’s rich industrial heritage.

Glenboig Life Centre is at 110 Main St, Glenboig, ML5 2RD. It is a 30 min walk / 15 min cycle through Gartcosh Local Nature Reserve from Gartcosh Station. Local buses stop outside the Centre. For more information visit Traveline Scotland.

The wooded margins of Johnston Loch make it a great place for wetland birds like coot, tufted duck and grey heron. In summer the loch has a fantastic display of water lilies. On the north shore of the Loch the Tea House on the Loch is a dog friendly cafe with a cozy wood burning stove in winter and alfresco area overlooking the loch in summer. When Gartcosh Steel Works closed a population of great crested newt was discovered in ponds at the old steelworks site. Gartcosh Local Nature Reserve was created to provide a home for these rare amphibians – and the reserve now supports Scotland’s largest population of this protected species. It also provides important habitat for other amphibians, water vole, dragonflies and wetland plants. Garnkirk Moss is the largest area of peatland in the Seven Lochs. Old photos show that this area was once used to supply peat for industry. Although this has left the peatland in poor condition you can still find peatland plants – such as the insect-eating sundew – and the atmospheric mix of birch woodland, heathland and wetland makes this one of the wilder parts of the park.

The Strathkelvin Railway Path (National Cycle Route 755) passes through Glenboig Village Park and follows the old Strathkelvin railway line – which closed in 1966. The route is mostly traffic free, family-friendly, and links the Forth and Clyde Canal at Kirkintilloch to Strathblane village. Glenboig Life Centre has a range of adult bikes, children’s bikes, E-bikes, rikshaw bikes and Van Raam wheelchair accessible E-bikes for hire. Day, overnight and long-term hires are available.

A pleasant 2.5km walk around Garnqueen Loch and through the village woodlands. Paths through the woodland can be rough underfoot and there are some steep inclines. The ponds and wetlands of Gartcosh LNR are home to Scotland's largest population of great crested newt, and its a great place to see dragonflies and damselflies in summer. This easy 4km trail is mostly level, but can be muddy in places.

Opened in 2004, Glenboig Village Park is a great example of local community action to improve green spaces. There’s lochside paths, picnic benches, and a well-equipped play area with zip wire and skate ramps. Follow this family activity trail around Glenboig Village Park to discover what GLENBOIG stands for! Pick up a leaflet at the Life Centre reception or download using the QR code below.

Golf It! activities include a nine hole course, driving range, adventure golf, padel tennis and bike hire, along with café, bar, picnic areas and toilets. There’s also a Seven Lochs visitor centre with information about local history and nature.

Hogganfield Park is on Cumbernauld Rd, Glasgow, G33 1AH. The nearest station to the park is at Robroyston 15 minute walk / 5 minute bike ride. Local buses stop at the park entrance on Cumbernauld Rd. For more information visit Traveline Scotland. It's a 20 minute walk or 10 minute cycle from Robroyston station to the Golf It visitor centre.

Explore well-surfaced paths around Cardowan Moss Local Nature Reserve on foot or by bike. Look for shy roe deer in woodland clearings and buzzards soaring above the trees as you search for the Cardowan Rocks and dragonfly sculpture, or meet the old tin man of the woods. The muddy margins of Frankfield Loch are a great place to spot wading birds like snipe and lapwing. Can you find the tunnels under the road that help small animals get to and from the loch without the risk of getting squashed! The Frankfield Loch viewpoint rewards you with great view over to the Campsie Fells. Hogganfield Loch is the best site in Glasgow for wetland birds. Look out for majestic whooper swan in winter, elegant great-crested grebe in spring, and many other water birds all year round.

The Seven Lochs Trail is a great way to explore the Park. This 10km signposted trail winds its way through the park between Drumpellier Country Park and Hogganfield Park, passing Provan Hall and Bishop Loch along the way. The trail uses well-surfaced paths as well as short stretches along quiet roads and is suitable for walking and cycling. Pick up a leaflet in the visitor centre or download it using the QR code below. With miles of well-surfaced trails the Seven Lochs is a great place to explore by bike. The bike hub offers family bike hire – including a range of accessible bikes – along with sales and repairs. Open Sunday-Thursday, 10am-4pm.

The Seven Lochs Trail is a great way to explore the Park. This 10km signposted trail winds its way through the park between Drumpellier Country Park and Hogganfield Park, passing Provan Hall and Bishop Loch along the way. The trail uses well-surfaced paths as well as short stretches along quiet roads and is suitable for walking and cycling. Pick up a leaflet in the visitor centre or download it using the QR code below. A 5.6km loop around Hogganfield Loch and Cardowan Moss. Mostly level, surfaced paths but can be rough underfoot in some areas. A 2.3km walk on surfaced paths. Mostly on the flat with gentle incline to viewpoint.

Follow the trail around Golf It and try to complete nine nature challenges and brass rubbings along the way. Pick up a trail leaflet at the Seven Lochs visitor centre or Golf It reception. Pick up a leaflet in the visitor centre or download it using the QR code below. Travel back in time to explore the old industries of Hogganfield Loch from Glasgow’s first mills to ice factories and bleaching works! Download using the QR Code.

Provan Hall is at 80 Auchinlea Rd, Glasgow G34 9NJ. From Easterhouse station it is a 30 minute walk / 15 minute cycle through Blairtummock Park to Provan Hall. Many local and express buses stop at Glasgow Fort, which is just a 5 minute walk away. For more information visit Traveline Scotland.

Provan Hall is one of Glasgow’s oldest domestic buildings dating from the 15th century. The house, a category A listed building, has recently been refurbished and is open to explore! With dressed rooms, interactive exhibitions and activities, a visit is highly recommended. At Bishop Loch Local Nature Reserve the well-surfaced paths weave through towering oaks, mossy peat bogs and meadows bursting with colourful wildflowers. There are great views over Bishop Loch to the imposing towers of the former Gartloch Hospital. Commonhead Moss is Glasgow’s largest area of lowland raised bog. This wetland wilderness is home to carnivorous sundew plants, fluffy bog cotton, and fast flying dragonflies. Visit Todd’s Well to enjoy some of the best views overlooking the Seven Lochs Wetland Park. A mile of wide, smooth trails winds through open heath, wildflower meadows and young woodland bustling with wildlife. The towers of Gartloch Hospital are a central feature of the Seven Lochs. Completed in 1896 as the ‘City of Glasgow District Asylum for Pauper Lunatics’. Set in extensive grounds the imposing Victorian hospital was in use for 100 years. Some remaining buildings are now converted into flats.

The Seven Lochs Trail is a great way to explore the Park. This 10km signposted trail winds its way through the park between Drumpellier Country Park and Hogganfield Park, passing Provan Hall and Bishop Loch along the way. The trail uses well-surfaced paths as well as short stretches along quiet roads and is suitable for walking and cycling. Pick up a leaflet in the visitor centre or download it using the QR code below. A gentle 0.8km wander on surfaced paths from Provan Hall around Auchinlea Park. Some slight inclines. Visit Todd’s Well to enjoy some of the best views overlooking the Seven Lochs Wetland Park. A mile of wide, smooth trails winds through open heath, wildflower meadows and young woodland. Look out for kestrel hovering over the surrounding fields and roe deer woodland glades.

Follow this short kid’s activity trail around the Provan Hall grounds to find out why nature loves a mess! Pick up a leaflet at Provan Hall reception or download it using the QR code below. Visit Blairtummock Park to meet some nature neighbours – and find out why they have made the park their home. Download the trail leaflet using the QR code. Travel back in time to explore crannogs in the Seven Lochs Wetland Park with our archaeological activity pack! What were they? How old are they? And how were they built? Download our crannogs activity sheet using the QR code and unearth the answers… Did you know that the Bishops of Glasgow Cathedral once owned a grand county manor perched on the shore of Bishop Loch? Explore what reamins and find out more about medieval living with our archaeological activity pack. Download using the QR code.