Dunsyston

(Average user rating 4 unrated

3.4/5)

About 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.

There is a network of surfaced and grass paths to explore.

The main surfaced path is suitable for cyclists, while other trails are suitable for horse riding. Contact the office for more information.

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 the t-junction at farm.

Turn right and follow the minor road past Wester Dunsyston woodland, and take the first left. Follow the road until the sign for Dunsyston woodland, where there is a small parking area.

OS Grid Reference: NS800644
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com

Start your visit from:

Waterworks entrance

Facilities:

Activities:

Contact:

Matt Buckland

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

User Comments

5 Stars
This is a lovely walk and the paths make it easy for families like mine to walk and enjoy the scenery. however I cant help that notice all you horse owners complaining about the path ruining the forest. Personally I think the horse s*** left all over the path ruins the forest. i wouldnt leave my dogs dirt on a path in case someone stood on it. common courtesy to people not in the horsey world please

Frances, 13/Nov/2011

1 Star
WHAT A WAIST OF THE TAX PAYERS MONEY NEW TRACKS ALL JUST FOR HORSES AND MOTOR BIKES TO RIDE NO . WHY DONT FC JUST LET THE WOODS GROW WILD THAT WILL STOP ALL OF THEM . PS ITS THE TAX PAYER THATS PAYING FOR YOUR MESS,

Anonymous, 23/Sep/2011

It is illegal for motorcyles to access forest paths. If you see any such incidents we would ask that you contact the police - and teh local Forestry Comission Scotland Office - and report any such activity.

Forestry Commission Response

Any step small enough for a horse to step over, will not deter a motorbike, as could be witnessed at the weekend when 3 of them spent hours thundering around the forest on the newly laid roads you've built them. Good work.

Anonymous, 14/Apr/2011

We would urge any member of the public to contact the police and report any incidence of unauthorised vevicular access to one of our forests. When making a report, you should also insist on and Incident Number.

Forestry Commission Response

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