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Recreation at Dunsyston
 

Dunsyston is a young, mixed woodland on the outskirts of Airdrie with a variety of tracks to follow. Discover signs of old mining or explore the wooded Clattering burn.

How to get there:

Airdire and Chapelhall are the nearest towns or villages.

From junction 6 of M8 travel north on A73 into Chapelhall. Take first right onto minor road at pub and follow until t-junction at farm. Turn right and follow minor road past Wester Dunsyston woodland to take first left. Follow road until sign for Dunsyston woodland where there is a small parking area.

OS Grid Reference: NS800644

Start your visit from:

Waterworks entrance
Fresh new sitka spruce foliage

Facilities:

Parking

Activities:

WalkingCyclingHorse Riding
walking

Network of surfaced and grass paths to explore.

cycling

The main surfaced path can be cycled on, contact the office for more details.

horse riding

Some paths are suitable for horse riding, contact the office for more details.

Contact:

Jim Smalls

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


active woods
What else is here
In Dunsyston there is also
wild woods
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