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Cardowan


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About Cardowan

The largest of the Bishops Estate woodlands with fantastic opportunities for walking and cycling.

There are great views from the higher ground and the only Bishops Estate woodland with a sculpture. Enjoy the peace and quiet whilst spotting woodland wildlife.

Accessibility

Two trails at Cardowan are featured on the Phototrails website:

The site provides accessibility information on a network of woodland paths and trails, allowing people to make informed choices about which sites to visit.

How to get there:

Cardowan is part of Bishops Estate. Glasgow and Easterhouse are the nearest towns or villages.

Leave the M8 at junction 11 and join the B765. Follow Avenue End Road towards Millerston. Cardowan is on your right-hand side just before you reach Millerston.

OS Grid Reference: NS655674
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com

Start your visit from:

Mossvale Road
Avenue End Road
Darnaway Drive
Darnaway Street

Other places to go in Bishops Estate

Nursery school children learning about their environment with the help of a Forestry Commission education ranger

Activities:

WalkingCyclingHorse RidingWildlife ActivitiesArtsView Point

Contact:

Scottish Lowlands Office

01555 660190
e-mail: scottishlowlands@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

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