Visit
Venture out a little and experience this beautiful country park on Gleniffer Braes.
With outstanding views, a serene atmosphere and amazing spaces for walks, runs and bike rides, ‘the Braes’ make for a great day out for anyone and everyone.
The wildlife of the park is typical of woodland and moorland – birdwatchers are in for a treat. Birds regularly seen include skylarks, meadow pipits, kestrels and sparrowhawks in addition to tit families feeding in the treetops along with goldcrest and chaffinches.
The country park is also a fantastic place for picnics with the stunning scenery and wildlife acting as a beautiful backdrop for mid-walk refreshments.
Colourful wild flowers include heath spotted orchid, wild pansy and tormentil on the grasslands, and red campion and herb Robert in the woodlands. As dusk falls, shy roe deer step from the shadows to graze, and tawny owls hunt for small mammals such as bank voles and woodmice.
Gleniffer Braes Country Park is great for visitors experiencing Paisley’s wildlife offering or locals rekindling their love for the countryside.
Renfrewshire Council Ranger Service regularly lead guided walks through the park if you would like to know more during your visit.