Dawsholm Park — Attraction in Scotland

This is an urban park near the west end of Glasgow. It has lots of trails to explore and is home to flocks of wild parakeets. No one is quite sure where they came from. There are many species of trees and plants and other wildlife to spot. It is a good place for foraging and bushcraft. A lot of the trails are suitable for prams and bicycles. It can be very muddy both off and on the pathways in the winter. Easily accessible by road from various locations and by bike along the Kelvin Walkway. The park skirts along the edge of the River Kelvin at some points. In years gone by there was a paper mill on the banks at Dawsholm bridge. This is long gone but some traces still exist, if you look hard enough you can find an old cable car stop. It is a very popular spot with local families, outdoor groups and dog walkers. Please note overnight camping is not allowed in public parks. My photos are day...

The council have neglected this park. They made a recent token gesture to repair some paths which, no sooner were they laid, started to show signs of being washed away by heavy rains, and conveniently overlooked those in most need of repair. Also, despite what the council web site states, there is no playpark for kids. Then there is the foreboding hulking eyesore which is the council refuse/recycling centre looming large over the one open space. Worse still, the council make no effort to contain the rubbish that winds blows out of this place. On the plus side, the park should probably be called Dogsholm park because dog walkers aplenty frequent the park. It's only...

Great place for doggy walkers ,exotic bird fliers,cyclists outdoor nurseries and Heilan Coos! Fabulous green space ,with wild parakeets flying amongst the trees. Great walking paths and areas with picnic tables amongst the trees. . On our most recent walk we met Diego the Macaw out for some flying excercise whilst his owners cycled.This open parkland is situated in the West End periphery. The nearest train station for non cyclists /car drivers is Kelvindale. This is just a few hundred yards away.Visitors ! Please be aware.There are no toilet facilities within Dawsholm Park. This is the reason why this lovely,useful park has not been given 5 **'s Still well...