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Discover wilderness at Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park
Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park is an incredible place to relax and unwind, or have an adventure-filled day out with the family—the range of outdoor activities is tremendous.
Whether you’re staying close to water at Castle Semple, or heading into the hills at the Muirshiel Centre, the park has something for everyone. Discover this slice of wilderness and the exciting wildlife within it as you walk, jog, cycle, kayak and sail the area.
For water sports, there is easy access to the spacious but safe and shallow Castle Semple Loch, with no speedboats to disturb you. Launch your own dinghy, windsurf, canoe, or join one of the boating clubs to learn some cool skills above the water. Why not explore the lochshore walking route—an accessible trail that takes in stunning views across the water.
If you would rather relax and soak up the atmosphere while the kids play, you can do that too. Enjoy BBQ or picnic sites and the wonderful views of an ever changing landscape, or pop along to the cafes and visitor centres that showcase the local wildlife and host local history exhibitions.
All make up a memorable day in the countryside!
The Visitor Centre hosts lots of events and has a small exhibition on the history of Castle Semple Estate—it includes an impressive full size map from 1785.
Castle Semple Visitor Centre & Country Park
Castle Semple Visitor Centre & Country Park
Lochlip Road
Lochwinnoch
PA12 4EA
0300 300 0200
(Option 1 for Castle Semple, Option 2 for Muirshiel)
Opening times
Country Park tracks, trails and car park are open daily all year. Toilets on site are open daily from 9:15am – 4:15pm. (Closed 25 Dec and 1 Jan). The Visitor Centre Café is open daily in summer 10am– 5pm, and in winter 10am – 4pm for sit in and takeaway refreshments (drinks, cakes, ice-cream).
Cost
Entry to the park is free. Charges apply for outdoor activities and some Countryside Ranger events.
Accessibility
Accessibility varies by site and route. Specific accessible outdoor activities are bookable through Castle Semple Visitor Centre.
Muirshiel Visitor Centre & Country Park
Muirshiel Visitor Centre & Country Park
Calderglen Road
Near Lochwinnoch
PA12 4LB
0300 300 0200
(Option 1 for Castle Semple, Option 2 for Muirshiel)
Opening hours
Tracks, trails and car park are open daily. Muirshiel Visitor Centre is open at weekends for refreshments and gifts (cash only), until the end of BST. Muirshiel Visitor Centre toilets are open daily all year (if staffing allows).
Cost
Entry to the park is free. Charges apply for outdoor activities and some Countryside Ranger events.
Accessibility
Accessibility varies by site and route.
