Muirshiel Country Park

Muirshiel Visitor Centre & Country Park is an idyllic woodland area, set in a uniquely Scottish heather moorland. Follow the meandering trails through the woods up towards Windy Hill or down into the Calder Glen to enjoy a relaxing riverside picnic.

Park Hours

Muirshiel’s toilets, tracks, trails & car parks are open daily*.
Visitor Centre Summer weekends only, 11am – 4pm with coffee machine, snacks & gift selection.

*subject to staff availability

Idyllic woodland retreat with trails, riverside and moorland landscapes.

Top 5 To-dos

  1. Climb a volcano! A family friendly 1km walk up Windy Hill introduces little adventurers to deciduous and coniferous woodland before heading over the wide open moorland to scale the summit.
  2. Have a picnic, there are beautiful spots on site by the river and under the trees.
  3. Spot the owl carving near Orblis hill or run through the willow tunnels on one of the woodland trails.
  4. Watch for birds on the Visitor Centre feeders over a hot cuppa and tasty cake (Centre open weekends only in Summer).
  5. Hunt for the Muirshiel Forest Folk or do the Insect Hunt and improve your ID skills.
Also On-site
  • History and Heritage: Muirshiel House and Shooting Estate – look for the remains of the 1920’s grouse railway (NS 303 674), built to transport shooting parties on to the moor.
  • History and Heritage: Barytes Mine – download the factsheet for walk out over the moor along the Mine Track to the remains of the barytes mine (NS 292 648).
  • Remains of Aircraft Crashes, in the hills surrounding Muirshiel and across the Regional Park.
  • A Special Protection Area for Hen Harriers surrounds most of the Country Park.
  • Longer Walking route to Renfrewshire’s Highest Hill Hill of Stake and Misty Law.

Outdoor Learning

The easy access to the woodland, pond dipping and heather moorland of Muirshiel provide a great place for school trips and families to find out more about local wildlife and their habitats. Get in touch to discuss.