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Cuningar Loop Over the Footbridge Footbridge the Over Loop Cuningar to Get Can You Lets I To Hidden Heritage Follow us on: Cuningar Loop is part of Glasgow’s history. From 1810 to 1860 reservoirs here provided water Cuningar Loop to the whole of Glasgow. The site was then used for quarrying and mining. In the 1960s, it became a Forestry and Land Scotland WoodlandClyde Park landfill site for rubble from the Gorbals’ demolition. looks after Cuningar Loop. Our friendly staff Get active, get involved or justGateway relax are often on site, please do come and say hello, Look out for the Cuningar Stones, a public art Your woodland park or contact us at: project by Glasgow based artist James Winnett. Cuningar Loop is an exciting woodland Tel: 0300 067 6600 The stones reflect the history of the site and park on your doorstep. It’s the perfect local area. Email: [email protected] forestryandland.gov.scot place to enjoy the fresh air, get some Don’t miss the spectacular ‘Evolve’ sculpture, exercise or just relax. created by Glasgow-born artist Rob Mulholland. Emirates It was inspired by the ongoing change at Arena Cuningar, from abandoned landfill site to a wonderful woodland park. A728 Good to know entrance via footbridge Parking The Bees and the Birds d a Cuningar Dalmarnock o There is a site car park that can be accessed R Loop station geld D Sprin Cuningar Loop is a haven for wildlife. Bats and a from Downiebrae road or Duchess Road. lma A749 rn butterflies, bees and bullfinches all thrive here. oc Limited on street parking available on k Ro a To make the area even better for wildlife, we’ve d Downiebrae Road. planted 15,000 trees including native car park main The car park will open 9am - 8pm from April to y oaks and birches. wa entrance alk September and 9am - 6pm from October to March. e w Clyd nnieiebbrarea Dooww eR oR aod ad Please travel to Cuningar by foot, bicycle or public transport if you can! How to get here: You can get to Cuningar Loop over the footbridge Toilets via Springfield road or from DowniebraeA724 Road. There are portable toilets near the Downiebrae A749 Road entrance, open from April to M8 October. From November to March Rutherglen station they are open on weekends only. Written & designed by: Design & Interpretation Services, Forestry Library Picture Commission Forestry by CommissionPhotography Scotland - D&IS/5k/JTCP/Sept Edition 2018. 2. Cuningar Loop is always open and it’s free to enter. For information on public transport services contact: Always open, Traveline Scotland, 0871 2002233 or always free! www.travelinescotland.com © Crown Copyright 2019 River Clyde Boardwalk Viewpoint Meadow A Woodland Workout Plaza Adventure play Try out our exercise stations and burn up a Woodland few calories in the fresh air. Strolling and Rolling workout Outdoor A network of good quality paths make it Footbridge to classroom Go Wild easy to explore and enjoy Cuningar loop. Dalmarnock Enjoy the freedom of the adventure There are over 2.5 km of easily accessible play area. The area is suitable for a wide Bouldering firm, flat paths. There is seating throughout range of ages. the park. On Yer Bike Walk the Boards River Clyde There are tracks here for various abilities and ages, The wooden boardwalk winds above the from young children just starting out to adults banks of the Clyde and offers a peaceful, Bike improving their mountain bike skills. The three short gentle stroll with some great views of the river. tracks tracks include a balance bike loop, a pump track and a skills building loop. Get Together The plaza is a great spot to meet and catch up Cuningar Rocks! with friends. Enjoy the wide open space This is Scotland’s first outdoor of the meadow: perfect for picnics! bouldering park. There are Sculpture boulders for beginners and The meadow is also available to use for events, more experienced climbers. please contact the Forestry and Land Scotland We recommend climbers Community Ranger for more information. use fall protection mats. Find out more about the climbing routes online at: To Rutherglen www.ukclimbing.com brae Road wnie Do .
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