Castle Semple Country Park

The Visitor Centre and Country Park in Lochwinnoch is a gateway to the whole Regional Park with easily accessible water for outdoor activities plus walks, wildlife and woods.

Park Hours

Car park, walks and trails open all day every day.
Castle Semple Café and toilets are open daily 10.00 – 16.00 hrs in winter, 10.00 -17.00 hrs in summer, with coffee, cake, snacks, light refreshments and ice cream.

Lochside location with scenic trails and Parkhill Wood.

Free parking with car chargers available and Visitor Centre with café open daily.

Things to do

Walk the Semple Trail.
Click here to see suggested walking routes around Castle Semple.
Visit by bicycle. The Centre is on Sustrans traffic free cycle route 7 Glasgow – Irvine. Bike hire is available from RT Cycles bike parking with maintenance stations are located at the Visitor Centre.
Click here to see suggested cycle routes around Castle Semple.
Enjoy a coffee or an ice-cream and the lovely view from the Visitor Centre Café.

Also onsite:

Outdoor Activity Group Sessions and Courses – advanced booking essential.
Semple Estate Historic Map & Exhibition – please phone in advance to check access if coming specifically for this.
Resident Clubs on site;
Fishing Permits – Permits for coarse (non-migratory) fishing on Castle Semple Loch are available from the Visitor Centre.
Local Walking Route cards for Johnshill loop and Kenmuir Hill.