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Ayr Gorge Woodlands 2013 right database and copyright Crown © data Survey Ordnance Contains On foot Nine miles from , this ancient Signposted from the wildlife garden in centre: cross over woodland site has good paths, river views at the community centre then left into Castlehill. A reserve entrance is and stunning sandstone cliffs. The reserve at the end of the road. is one of the most important places in Ayrshire for insects, bats and fungi. By car A Failford KA5 5TF T 0131 312 7765 On the A76(T) from to New Cumnock centre: take the second E [email protected] exit at the roundabout to on the B741. The reserve car park is 400m on the right (look for the sandstone arch). Auchalton Meadow By public transport Trains are from via Kilmarnock. From New Cumnock train station, Orchid-rich grassland on the site of Castlehill is the first right after the bridge. Stagecoach run regular buses 19th Century lime workings, relics of from Glasgow, Kilmarnock and Ayr. From New Cumnock centre, follow which can be seen. A burn, woodland, the directions above. marsh and scrub contribute to the site’s biodiversity. Support for Knockshinnoch Lagoons A Crosshill KA19 7QF T 0131 312 7765 E [email protected]

For information on places to scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk Knockshinnoch Harbourside House 110 Commercial Street EH6 6NF see near you, visit our website: T 0131 312 7765 F 0131 312 8705 E [email protected] The Scottish Wildlife Trust is a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland Lagoons (no. SC040247). It is also a Scottish registered charity (no SC005792). Cover image © Chas Moonie; common spotted orchid © Amy Lewis; downy birch leaf © Malcolm Storey bioimages.org.uk; teal © Chas Moonie; common blue butterfly © Zsuszanna Bird; scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/visit roe deer © Jon Hawkins Surrey Hills Photography; early purple orchid © Gill Smart. Wildlife Reserve Leaflet is printed on FSC accredited stock. Knockshinnoch Lagoons Wildlife Reserve Unearth a hidden gem Discover the secrets of Knockshinnoch Lagoons Wildlife Reserve Visitor information

FUNGI appear Knockshinnoch Lagoons Teal beneath the trees has good footpaths through This small, dabbling duck likes the in early autumn in varied countryside and views Colliers Mosswell secluded pools on the reserve, Loch where it feeds on seeds and large numbers. Castle to the surrounding hills. Loch small invertebrates. Large Walk through flower-rich To New flocks over-winter here. WILDFLOWERS Cumnock such as trefoils, grassland and leafy vetches and clovers woodland or pause a Juncti on Cygnet Downy birch Loch do well in the bare while at the hides to Pool The birch woodland has ground and create a scan for birds. You can The Saughs established naturally on the carpet of colour. mining spoil over the last 50 years. access the New Cumnock It supports many birds and its WILDFOWL breed Path Network from light canopy lets heather flower. and winter on the this reserve. lochs, which are Common spotted orchid part-drained in Access point Connel Burn This plant has distinctive autumn to attract Hide cone-shaped flower spikes, migratory waders. Footpath ranging from the palest pink to almost purple. The name comes Boardwalk BUMBLEBEES from its dark leaf spots. Railway line Leggate benefit from Moss the profusion of Road

wildflowers and Parking Common blue butterfly nesting sites. This is the only blue butterfly Bridge species so far to be seen on the SPIDERS AND Marsh, reeds reserve. Their abundance reflects Grass © Scottish Wildlife Trust 2013 the combination of trefoil flowers, BEETLES ambush To Knockshinnoch © Crown copyright 2013. All rights reserved. grass tussocks and bare ground. their prey as it Deciduous trees Disaster Memorial Ordnance Survey Licence No: 100028223 crosses the open ground.