Wellside Community Woodland
Summary
This small community woodland on the northern edge of Airdrie is home to a rich variety of birds, plants and animals and offers a short, but enjoyable, walk of around an hour.
Terrain
There are approximately 1.7km (1 mile) of surfaced paths and 500m of unsurfaced paths on mostly flat ground.
Estimated Duration
You can spend about an hour walking around the woodland.
Local Facilities
There is a convenience shop at the roundabout on the A73, about 1km (0.6 miles) away. Thereis a play area for young children at the site entrance on Broompark Crescent.
Accessing Wellside Community Woodland
Wellside Community Woodland is accessible from the A73 (Stirling Road), just north of Airdrie. There are three entrances: on the A73 Stirling Road, Dykehead Road and Broompark Crescent. There is limited on-street parking on both Dykehead Road and Broompark Crescent.
Possible Routes and Available Paths
The surfaced paths are between 1.8 - 2m wide and are generally in good condition. The path has a tarmac surface from the timber bridge, all the way up the western side of the site until it meets the cycle path along the northern boundary. The other sections of the surfaced paths are generally in good condition but some are covered with large loose stones, which could make them unsuitable for wheelchairs or prams. The natural paths are narrow, mown grass tracks.
Site Highlights
This young woodland on the edge of Airdrie, was planted in 2005 and links with the site of the former Wellside Quarry. The grasslands, cliffs and ponds you can see are all evidence of the quarrying that once occurred here, as are the numerous small shale deposits found around the site. Such a rich variety of birds, plants and animals can be found here that the northern part of the site has been designated as a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC), reflecting the wildlife value. Keep an eye out for the Kestrel, which is thought to nest in the cliff of the old quarry. In spring, the gorse and broom add a splash of bright yellow when they are in flower.
Image Gallery
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Getting There
By Car:
Wellside lies to the north of Airdrie, just off the A73 (Stirling Road). Limited parking is available on Dykehead Road and Broompark Crescent.
By Bus:
For information on local services call Traveline on 0870 608 2608.
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If you would like to comment on your visit or the information we've provided, you can contact us directly via:
Email: goexplore@csft.org.uk
Phone: 01501 822015
Or at our head office address at Central Scotland Forest Trust,
Hillhouseridge,
Shottskirk Road,
Shotts,
ML7 4JS
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