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Heathland Forest


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About Heathland Forest

This is a large forest area with lots to see and explore.

There are miles of tracks to follow in Heathland Forest - including two waymarked paths that start at the Wilsontown Ironworks entrance near the car park.

Enjoy brilliant wildlife spotting opportunities and relaxation in the forest environment.

How to get there:

Forth and Wilsontown are the nearest towns or villages.

Join the A706 from Junction 4 of the M8. Proceed south along the A706 towards Lanark. Take the B7016 north of Forth and follow signs for Wilsontown.

OS Grid Reference: NS950565
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com

Places to go in Heathland Forest

Heathland Forest
Wilsontown- The Glen

Other places to go in this area

Cycling at Wilsontown ironworks near Forth in South Lanarkshire

Facilities:

Parking

Activities:

WalkingCyclingHorse RidingHeritagePicnic
walking A leaflet is available on request that shows the paths and car parks.
cycling Some tracks are recommended for those wishing to explore the forest on bikes. Contact the office for further information.
horse riding Some tracks are recommended for those wishing to explore the forest on horseback. Contact the office for further information.

Contact

Scottish Lowlands Office

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

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What's of interest

Forest Guide

Cover of the Forth Access Guide
Download the Forth Forest Guide (PDF 1520k).

Walk a Little, Live a Lot!

Join us on free, friendly and short health walks around Forth. Get out and meet new people, everyone welcome!

Meet at Forth Sports Centre, 1.00pm every Wednesday.

Join the Hoofers

Why not come along with this friendly rambling group for a walk in the countryside around Forth! Contact us for details of the walks.

For information on all the paths around Forth pick up the leaflet from the Forestry Commission Scotland office or Forth Sports Centre.

Read the Wilsontown Ironworks Heritage Project newsletter (PDF 1.5Mb).

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